Fact-packed Holocaust history book for teens & also adults - a must read!
The Holocaust - Evil Unleashed, Resistance Ignited, Stories That Must Be Told.
In World War II, the Nazis unleased a reign of terror that spanned a continent, targeting millions of Jews and others for extermination, simply because of who they were. From the history of Jewish persecution, the rise of Nazi ideology to the gas chambers of Auschwitz, World War 2 for Teens - The Holocaust takes you deep into one of history's darkest chapters.
Explore how Nazi ideas turned deadly, what life was like inside crowded ghettos and terrifying camps, and how the world responded - or didn't. But this is also a story of strength. You'll meet real people who fought back, rescued others in secret, and survived against all odds.
With unforgettable stories, shocking facts, and voices that still echo today, this is a powerful journey into the past - and a reminder to stand up to hate, speak out for justice, and never forget.
We uncover:
• The history of antisemitism and Jewish persecution throughout history.
• The rise of the Nazis and how their ideology led to genocide.
• The Nuremberg Laws, legalising hatred and removing the rights of the Jews.
• Life for Jews under Nazis rule, and the significance of the Kristallnacht violence.
• The Wannsee Conference, and the Final Solution of mass murder.
• The Ghettos and Jewish Resistance during the Holocaust.
• The Killing Process - extermination camps and the mechanisms of mass murder.
• Voices of survivors and those who protected Jews at great personal cost.
• Liberation of the camps and the creation of Israel.
Look out for amazing facts throughout the book with some incredible extra insights:
❖ DID YOU KNOW
• Jews could not employ German women under age 45 in their homes (based on false accusations of Jewish men seducing "Aryan" women).
• There were around 210,000 Jews living in Lithuania before the Nazi invasion. 195,000 - that's 95% - were murdered in the 3 years of German occupation!
The Holocaust is not just history, it is a lesson. A warning. Discover the story of the Holocaust, and understand why this must never happen again.
Great for young adults, but also children of all ages - and even adults!
