The Despised Traitors Who Collaborated With The Nazis

World War 2 created many impossible decisions for the people who fell victim to this all-consuming war. While some resisted, others collaborated. Discover the stories of some of WW2's most controversial and infamous collaborators. 00:00 Vidkun Quisling In WW2 Vidkun Quisling collaborated with Nazi Germany to seize power in his home country of Norway. His name is so closely associated with betrayal that his second name became slang for traitor in several languages. His despicable actions sent his own countrymen to the grave but by the end of the war would see him executed. 48:34 The IRA In WW2, Nazi spy Hermann Görtz launched a secret mission over the British Isles, aiming to contact IRA collaborators and execute "Plan Kathleen", the Nazi invasion of Northern Ireland. This bizarre tale of collaboration reveals how the IRA, driven by anti-British sentiment, sought German aid for a united Ireland. Discover how this alliance unfolded, its impact on Anglo-Irish relations, and why it became an "embarrassment" for the IRA. 01:40:07 Amin al-Husseini Pre-WW2, Amin al-Husseini held the position of Grand Mufti of Jerusalem. In the WW2 years his nationalist views and anti-Zionist beliefs allied him with fascist Italy and Nazi Germany. This makes him one of the very few non-European leaders who sided with The Axis. 02:28:50 The Jews Who Fought For Hitler After Jews were made enemies of the state by Nazi Germany before WW2, it wasn't just people of Jewish blood that were used as a scapegoat. Hitler persecuted anyone even remotely related to a Jewish person to be the sworn enemy of the German people. How then, did some of these 'Mischlings' end up fighting on Hitler's side against their own people? War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. Do you love uncovering the past, exploring historic sites, and venturing to distant lands? Join History Hit today and stream hundreds of exclusive documentaries, with new releases every week. Plus, enjoy ad-free access to our podcast network for even more history every week. Head over to https://bit.ly/45CPh5u to embark on your journey through history! You can find more from us on:   / warstoriesdocs   This channel is part of the Little Dot Studios Network. For any queries, please contact [email protected]. #warstories #documentary #military