Full course description
World War II shaped the Holocaust during its most lethal years. This presentation focuses on how the war impacted the pace, intensity, and reach of the Holocaust, following the frontlines of the war in Europe. Drawing from survivor stories and artifacts, participants will explore the role of military personnel as both perpetrators and rescuers and the impact of their choices. Highlighting testimonies from Jewish military veterans of WWII shows another dimension of armed resistance to Nazi oppression.
The Holocaust in the Context of World War II
Speaker Harry Smith
DEI Lecture Series
01-09-2024