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    Saving the Persecuted
    Saving the Persecuted
    Saving the Persecuted
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    Saving the Persecuted

    By Brenda Williams and Brian Williams

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    The year is 1939. Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, has invaded Poland. The world is about to enter into the biggest and most terrible war in history. But from the depths of despair rose some very courageous, selfless individuals, such as Oskar Schindler, Raoul Wallenberg and Hannah Senesh, who risked their lives for the sakes of others in need, often for no gain and with no recognition. Here are some of their incredible stories…
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateMay 1, 2019
    ISBN9781410992444
    Saving the Persecuted
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    Brenda Williams

    Brenda Williams uses her experience in early years education to bring information alive for children and adults. Her interest in history, heritage, landscape and literature is reflected in the Pitkin titles she has written. She has also authored several historical titles with Brian Williams, such as Saxons & Vikings, Life in a Roman Villa and Britain in the Blitz.

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      Saving the Persecuted - Brenda Williams

      Heroes of World War II: Saving the Persecuted by Brian and Brenda Williams

      Table of Contents

      Cover

      Title Page

      World War II and the Holocaust

      Jews Under Threat

      Save the Children

      Heroes of the Occupation

      Heroes of the Ghettos

      Saved from the Death Camps

      Hiding Those in Danger

      Fighting Back

      Tragedy and Triumph

      Timeline

      Glossary

      Find Out More

      Index

      Copyright

      Back Cover

      World War II and the Holocaust

      Millions died on the battlefield during World War II (1939–45). However, many more ordinary citizens were enslaved, tortured, starved, and murdered for having the wrong beliefs or religion, or for being of the "wrong race." This is known as persecution. Their main persecutors were Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.

      WHO WERE THE NAZIS?

      Adolf Hitler became Germany’s leader in 1933. Hitler and his Nazi Party wanted to make Germany strong again after its defeat in World War I (1914–18). World War II began in 1939, when Germany’s attack on Poland forced the Allies to stand up to Hitler. German forces soon occupied much of Europe. In 1941, Germany invaded Russia. Later that year, Hitler’s ally Japan attacked the United States, forcing it into the global war, too.

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      Hitler addresses Nazi supporters, flanked by swastika banners.

      HOLOCAUST

      The Nazis didn’t only attack the armies of the nations that opposed them. They persecuted millions of ordinary people because of their political beliefs, race, or religion. Around 6 million Jews were murdered by the Nazis. It was only after Hitler was finally defeated in 1945 that the world learned the full horrors of this terrible crime, which became known as the Holocaust.

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      This map shows how much of Europe and the USSR was occupied by the Axis Powers by 1941. The map also shows the cities that were badly damaged by bombing raids.

      WHY DID THE NAZIS PERSECUTE PEOPLE?

      Many Germans voted for Hitler, believing in his promises to make Germany great again. But as soon as he came to power, Hitler began persecuting his political opponents and those he believed were inferior to the German race.

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