Within Destiny. The Story of 1st Ukrainian Division of UNA 1943-1945 (2005)

Overview

A documentary about 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Ukrainian - Galicia). The film chronicles the Galician division from its inception to its end, featuring interviews with eyewitnesses and participants, and a photo-chronology of events in Ukraine, Austria, and Slovakia. It explores the motivations behind joining the division and the limited choices faced by participants, highlighting their experiences and the division’s role from an independent perspective. The title reflects the constrained circumstances under which the division operated, with participants having to choose between Soviet and German forces.