Josef Gangl
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About Josef Gangl
Major Josef 'Sepp' Gangl (1910-1945) was a Wehrmacht officer who heroically defended Castle Itter during WWII's final days. Despite facing danger from Waffen-SS forces in May 1945, Gangl, driven by compassion, disobeyed orders and joined forces with French prisoners and American soldiers to protect Castle Itter, a prison for notable French dignitaries.
Josef Gangl's Area of Expertise
WWII history, Castle Itter, Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS, French prisoners, American soldiers, heroism, defiance, compassion, and military strategy.
The biggest risk I've taken was...
The biggest risk I've ever taken was defying orders and collaborating with French prisoners and American soldiers to defend Castle Itter against the Waffen-SS forces.