Dan Snow's History Hit The Boy Who Hid in the Woods: How I Survived the Holocaust
Jul 30, 2024
Maxwell Smart, a Holocaust survivor who bravely lived alone in the woods during the Nazi occupation, shares his incredible story alongside filmmaker Rebecca Snow, known for adapting his memoir into a feature film. They discuss the emotional challenges of surviving in solitude, the bond between those who helped others, and the profound resilience needed to face such horrors. Maxwell's narrative reveals fleeting moments of hope amid despair, shedding light on the courage required to endure and the sacrifices made during this dark chapter in history.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Early Life of a Holocaust Survivor
01:47 • 3min
Survival Amidst the Shadows
04:57 • 25min
Survival in Solitude: A Boy's Year in the Woods
29:43 • 2min
Holocaust Survival: A Tale of Resilience
31:33 • 2min
Surviving Alone: Reflections of a Jewish Fugitive in the Woods
33:25 • 4min
Survival and Sacrifice
37:01 • 26min