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599. The First World War: Downfall of the Habsburgs (Part 6)

The Rest Is History

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Violence and Displacement: Jewish Lives in 1914 Galicia

This chapter examines the traumatic experiences of the Jewish community in Galicia during the Russian occupation in 1914, highlighting brutal violence and systemic efforts to erase local identities. It contrasts the relatively supportive environment of the Habsburg Empire with the violent anti-Semitism of the Russian Empire, detailing the subsequent waves of emigration driven by fear and danger.

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