The Greek Traitor Who Sold Out His Nation To The Nazis

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Giannis Rallis led a Nazi puppet government in Greece during World War II, claiming his collaboration was to prevent a communist takeover. He formed the Security Battalions to fight Greek resistance groups, but his regime stood by as the Nazis looted the country, causing a devastating famine that killed hundreds of thousands, and deported over 50,000 Greek Jews to their deaths. Rallis's credibility as a protector of his people was lost as the Nazis committed massacres and brutal reprisals against villages. Following the German retreat, a civil war erupted between the communists and government forces, which Rallis had feared. He was convicted as a collaborator and died in prison, with the film questioning whether his fear of communism justified his complicity in the Nazis' crimes. Welcome to The World History Channel. With new uploads every week, we break down the biggest stories that have shaped human history. From the dawn of ancient civilisations up to the modern age, these are the stories from our past that matter the most. Discover the past on History Hit, with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly and presented by world-renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. https://bit.ly/45CPh5u