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Simon Schama on the Holocaust

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Unveiling Holocaust Horrors

This chapter explores the emotional complexities of visiting Holocaust memorial sites, particularly Auschwitz, and the inadequacy of traditional historical methods in conveying the magnitude of the tragedy. It focuses on the early stages of the Holocaust in Lithuania, detailing the collaboration between Nazis and local ultra-nationalists that led to brutal pogroms and mass executions of Jews. Through poignant testimonies and stark illustrations of the violence, the chapter reveals the chilling indifference of local citizens and the systematic brutality that characterized this dark period.

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