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410. The Nazis in Power: The Night of Broken Glass (Part 7)
Jan 18, 2024
In November 1938, Nazi Germany descended into chaos as anti-Semitic policies brutally intensified. The Night of Broken Glass marked a horrifying escalation, with synagogues destroyed and Jewish professionals targeted. The assassination of a Nazi official unleashed a wave of violence against Jewish communities. Historians critique the ideological motivations of the SS, revealing how societal complicity fueled these acts. Speculative narratives suggest grim alternatives for Jewish displacement, emphasizing the calculated oppression that trapped many during this dark era.
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- Kristallnacht marked a turning point in Nazi persecution of Jews, with widespread violence and destruction.
- Hitler's prophetic speech on the anniversary of his appointment as Reich Chancellor revealed his intentions to annihilate the Jewish race if another world war occurred.
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The Night of Broken Glass: The Pogrom Against Jews in Germany
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses Kristallnacht, also known as the Night of Broken Glass, which took place in Germany in 1938. The episode delves into the events leading up to Kristallnacht, explaining the escalating Nazi persecution of Jews and the anti-Semitic sentiments prevalent in Germany at the time. The podcast details the violent and destructive acts committed during Kristallnacht, including the looting of Jewish businesses, the destruction of synagogues, and the attack on Jewish individuals and families. The episode also touches on the subsequent economic measures imposed on Jews, such as fines and exclusion from German economic life. The podcast concludes by examining the significance of Kristallnacht, its aftermath, and the implications it had for the fate of Jews in Germany and Europe.
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