Funeral Of Nazi SS Reinhard Heydrich aka Butcher of Prague (1942) | British Pathé

This archive footage depicts the funeral of a high-ranking German Nazi official, SS Reinhard Heydrich aka ’Butcher of Prague’, after he was assassinated in June 1942 under orders of the British government. For Archive Licensing Enquiries Visit: Explore Our Online Channel For FULL Documentaries, Fascinating Interviews & Classic Movies: #BritishPathé #History #WWII #Germany #Britain Subscribe to the British Pathé YT Channel: (FILM ID:602.1) Unused / unissued material - dates unclear or unknown. Prague, Czechoslovakia. Pan down from Church tower to large Nazi insignia. VS of crowds gather in city square to pay tribute to Chief of SS and Protector of Bohemia and Moravia - Reinhard Heydrich. (aka the Butcher). Unidentified man speaks from podium (mute). VS people listening. VS of floral tributes being laid by people in memory of Heydrich. Long queues of people walk past - many give Nazi salute. Wreaths are laid. VS of coffin being bourne