In 1944 , it was the site of a notorious Nazi crime against humanity committed by a part of 16th SS Panzergrenadier Division Reichsführer-SS during World War II . In the morning of 12 August , about 560 ( 130 children ) local villagers and refugees were murdered and their bodies burnt in a scorched earth policy action . After the war , the village was only partially rebuilt
a notorious Nazi crime against humanity
Sant'Anna di Stazzema massacre
Sant'Anna di Stazzema