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4 Civilians Executed After Killing U.S. Airmen | Rüsselsheim Massacre, 1945

On August 26, 1944, eight American airmen were captured after their plane was shot down over Germany. As they were marched through the town of Rüsselsheim, six of them were brutally killed by angry civilians. After the war, five local men were held responsible for the attack. In this video, we show the executions of four of them — Johannes Opper, Josef Hartgen, Philipp Gütlich, and Friedrich Wust — carried out on November 10, 1945, at Bruchsal Prison. The fifth man, Ludwig Metz, was also hanged the same day, but no video of his execution is known to exist. These were not SS officers or soldiers — they were ordinary citizens who took part in a deadly mob attack. Their case became one of the earliest examples of civilians being tried and executed for war crimes after WWII. Do you think justice was truly served? This video is intended for educational, historical, and documentary purposes only. It aims to shed light on real events, individuals, and decisions that have shaped the course of history — no matter how dark or controversial they may be. We do not condone or promote violence, extremism, hate speech, or any form of political or ideological agenda. The content may include sensitive themes such as war crimes, executions, and graphic descriptions, which may not be suitable for all viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. This channel supports respectful discussion and critical thinking.