Americans and Germans Fought Together at Castle Itter

📍 Castle Itter, Austria

On May 5, 1945, four days after Hitler died, US soldiers and German Wehrmacht troops fought side by side against Waffen-SS at Castle Itter in Austria. The castle held French VIP prisoners including former Prime Ministers. German Major Josef Gangl defected with his soldiers. Tennis champion Jean Borotra escaped through German lines. Gangl was killed shielding Paul Reynaud.