Sobibor Concentration Camp Revolt | Part 2: Escaping Hell

'They terrified at the impetus of the badly armed Jewish legions'

Episode 9 of the Anthology Of Heroes History podcast, hosted by Elliot Gates, titled "Sobibor Concentration Camp Revolt | Part 2: Escaping Hell" was published on May 15, 2023 and runs 62 minutes.

May 15, 2023 ·62m · Anthology Of Heroes History

Summary

'They terrified at the impetus of the badly armed Jewish legions' This episode is Part 2 of our series on the Sobibor Escape. In this episode, we'll delve into the rebellion itself and the pivotal role played by Sasha Pechersky. Sasha was a Jewish Red Army soldier who had been captured and sent to Sobibor. He was instrumental in inspiring and organizing the prisoners to revolt against the Nazi regime. Through firsthand accounts from survivors and historical research, we'll take you through the tense and dramatic moments leading up to the revolt, and the risks and challenges the prisoners faced to carry it out. We'll also explore Sasha's role in leading and inspiring the prisoners towards freedom. Join us as we tell the story of one of the most incredible acts of resistance during the Holocaust and the remarkable roles played bySasha Pechersky, Toivi Blatt, Leon Felhendler and Szlomo Szmajzner. Help support the show on Patreon! Sources and Attributions on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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