As the world remembers the Allied forces as liberators and heroes of World War II, a darker and less acknowledged story lurks in the shadows of victory. In this gripping book, Alexander Heinz reveals the unsettling truth behind Allied war crimes committed across Europe. From the tragic massacre at Chenogne to the mass rapes in Germany and France, this meticulously researched account explores the atrocities carried out by American, British, Soviet, and French troops as they advanced against Nazi Germany.
This narrative challenges the one-dimensional portrayal of the Allied forces and exposes the moral complexities of war. It uncovers acts of brutality, from mass executions to widespread sexual violence, offering a sobering look at the consequences of unchecked power, trauma, and vengeance.