EPISODE · Jul 20, 2026 · 1H 19M
Ep. 81- Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto with Elizabeth Hyman
from The Holocaust History Podcast
Send us Fan MailIn Holocaust history much like history in general, women's voices and experiences have often been overlooked or ignored. In this episode, I talk with an author who has focused on bringing those experiences to light.We talk about the actions of a number of young Jewish women in the Warsaw Ghetto resistance, both during the uprising itself but also before. From traveling in disguise across occupied Poland to smuggling weapons to leading fighting groups. Elizabeth Hyman documents their remarkable contributions to resisting the Nazis.Elizabeth Hyman is a writer, historian, and archivist.Hyman, Elizabeth. The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising (2025)Follow on Twitter @holocaustpod.Email the podcast at [email protected] Holocaust History Podcast homepage is hereYou can find a complete reading list with books by our guests and also their suggestions here.
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Send us Fan Mail In Holocaust history much like history in general, women's voices and experiences have often been overlooked or ignored. In this episode, I talk with an author who has focused on bringing those experiences to light. We talk about the actions of a number of young Jewish women in the Warsaw Ghetto resistance, both during the uprising itself but also before. From traveling in disguise across occupied Poland to smuggling weapons to leading fighting groups. Elizabeth H...
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