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The Holocaust Through Primary Sources
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: Striking a Blow Against the Nazis
The Warsaw ghetto uprising was a battle the Jews could not hope to win against the more powerful Nazis. But they decided not to go quietly to certain death. When Germany invaded Poland in 1939, beginning World War II, the Nazis quickly destroyed Jewish life. After stripping Jews of all their rights, the Nazis forced them into a ghetto surrounded by brick walls. After more than three years of starvation, disease, and death, the Jewish people decided to resist. When the Nazis came to annihilate the ghetto, the Jewish fighters were ready to strike back. Author Linda Jacobs Altman chronicles this brave and heroic story from the Holocaust.
128 pages, Library Binding
First published October 1, 2011
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June 30, 2022
Overall, a good book. The recent influence of "Sabaton" lyrics has inspired a lot of history research, and I really am glad. This is a short, just-over-100-page book that details some of the stories of the Warsaw Uprising. It is truly inspirational, but also dark and disheartening. Still, the rebels' zeal to stand for something represents bravery and independence in ways that we can only hope to fathom.
On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland, beginning WWII. On September 23, Adam Czerniakow (churney-uh-coe) was appointed the head of the Jewish Council, sparking the creation of the Judenrat (jew-den-rot). On September 27, Warsaw formally surrendered to the Germans, and, on November 4, the Germans began to take hostages to ensure "good behavior."
A little over a year after the invasion, in October 1940, the Warsaw ghetto was established, and just over a month later, it was sealed behind eleven-foot walls. A year and a half later, on July 22, 1942, deportation from Warsaw ghetto begins, and just a day later, Adam Czerniakow committed suicide rather than sign an order deporting all the Jews.
On July 28, 5 days after Czerniakow's suicide, youth group leaders form the ZOB (Zydowska Organizacja Bojowa) On September 10, the great deportation ends, and in November Mordechai Anielewicz (Anya-wiz) becomes commander of the ZOB
January 18, 1943 - January uprising begins, lasting four days. A few months later, in April, Germans began burning the ghetto. Mila 18 destroyed and the command staff commits suicide (May 8) On May 10, small groups of fighters escape through the sewers. On May 16, Stroop announces the end of the uprising.
Anyway, inspiring story to say the least. Very much appreciate this approachable content and book format. Much to learn and respect all around
On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland, beginning WWII. On September 23, Adam Czerniakow (churney-uh-coe) was appointed the head of the Jewish Council, sparking the creation of the Judenrat (jew-den-rot). On September 27, Warsaw formally surrendered to the Germans, and, on November 4, the Germans began to take hostages to ensure "good behavior."
A little over a year after the invasion, in October 1940, the Warsaw ghetto was established, and just over a month later, it was sealed behind eleven-foot walls. A year and a half later, on July 22, 1942, deportation from Warsaw ghetto begins, and just a day later, Adam Czerniakow committed suicide rather than sign an order deporting all the Jews.
On July 28, 5 days after Czerniakow's suicide, youth group leaders form the ZOB (Zydowska Organizacja Bojowa) On September 10, the great deportation ends, and in November Mordechai Anielewicz (Anya-wiz) becomes commander of the ZOB
January 18, 1943 - January uprising begins, lasting four days. A few months later, in April, Germans began burning the ghetto. Mila 18 destroyed and the command staff commits suicide (May 8) On May 10, small groups of fighters escape through the sewers. On May 16, Stroop announces the end of the uprising.
Anyway, inspiring story to say the least. Very much appreciate this approachable content and book format. Much to learn and respect all around
December 2, 2016
I loved this book! I love learning about the holocaust and how some Jews fought the Germans for freedom! I'm so glad we read it in school!
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