In 1938, the German government began leasing a castle near the Austrian town of Wörgl. Though nominally under the administrative responsibility of Dachau concentration camp, the castle was reserved ...

As World War II drew to a close, an extraordinary battle unfolded at Castle Itter. American forces and anti-Nazi German soldiers stood together against the SS in a final, dramatic fight.

Just days before Nazi Germany surrendered, Castle Itter became the scene of a battle so unbelievable it sounded impossible.

Here’s What You Need to Remember: Before the Waffen-SS soldiers attacked the castle, Gangl had managed to phone members of the Austrian resistance in Wörgl, explaining the situation. The resistance ...