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48 Hours of Kristallnacht: Night of Destruction/ Dawn of the Holocaust
256 pages, 2010
On the nights of November 9 and 10, 1938, Nazi mobs carried out a coordinated attack against Jews throughout Germany, Austria, and Sudetenland. At least 96 Jews were killed, hundreds more were injured, as many as 2,000 synagogues were burned; almost 7,500 Jewish businesses were destroyed; cemeteries and schools were vandalized; and 30,000 Jews were arrested and sent to concentration camps.
This pogrom has come to be called Kristallnacht ("Night of Broken Glass"), because it was marked by the extensive use of broken glass scattered in streets where Jewish-owned business had been vandalized or destroyed.
Mitchell G. Bard's book, '48 Hours of Kristallnacht: Night of Destruction/ Dawn of the Holocaust', provides a detailed account of the horrific events that took place during Kristallnacht. It's a great resource if you want to dig deeper into this dark period of history.
The book paints a vivid picture of the brutality of Kristallnacht, a two-day pogrom against Jews carried out by SA paramilitary forces and civilians in Nazi Germany. It's a stark reminder of the atrocities humans are capable of inflicting on each other.
Bard's book also explores how Kristallnacht marked the beginning of the Holocaust. It's a chilling look into the systematic genocide that followed this event. If you're interested in understanding the roots of the Holocaust, this book is a must-read.
What makes this book stand out is the inclusion of personal stories and experiences from survivors of Kristallnacht. These firsthand accounts add a deeply personal and emotional layer to the historical events, making the book a compelling read.
The book also delves into the aftermath of Kristallnacht, examining its impact on the Jewish community and the world at large. It's a thought-provoking exploration of the long-term effects of such a horrific event.