A variety of groups resisted the Nazi regime, both in Germany and in German- occupied territory. Until it was clear the Nazis wanted to kill all living Jews in Europe, people hung on to the hope that perhaps their own lives would be spared. Earlier on in World War two, many people decided to watch and not take part the elimination of the Jewish race. This term is widely known as a Bystander. An authority by Yad Vashem explains “The vast majority of people in Germany and occupied Europe were aware, to at least some extent, of how the Nazi regime was treating the Jews. Nevertheless, they took no active position on the matter...” Additionally, many ordinary Germans and Europeans claimed they weren’t involved, that they were bystanders to the events of the
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In 1939 and 1940 they were forced to wear the Star of David and were herded together and confined in ghettos. In 1941 and 1942 this unadulterated sadism was fully revealed. And then a thinking man, who had overcome his inner cowardice, simply had to help. There was no other choice.” From this interview, it shows the careless acts of the ordinary people who either didn’t care or were unaware about the Jewish recognition. Although later in the war the Nazis plan was exposed and spread amongst the German and European public and they were horrified with the treatment of the Jewish community. However, from this they were righteously opposed to the mass murdering, slavery and gas vans. To substantiate this evidence, the image of the polish helping Jews get to a boat sailing for Sweden provides contemporary evidence that up standers participated and risked their own lives to help and support the Jewish culture and race. Many members of the public were unaware of the extermination of the Jews and therefore believed the treatment was good, the term used for this is a
In 1939 and 1940 they were forced to wear the Star of David and were herded together and confined in ghettos. In 1941 and 1942 this unadulterated sadism was fully revealed. And then a thinking man, who had overcome his inner cowardice, simply had to help. There was no other choice.” From this interview, it shows the careless acts of the ordinary people who either didn’t care or were unaware about the Jewish recognition. Although later in the war the Nazis plan was exposed and spread amongst the German and European public and they were horrified with the treatment of the Jewish community. However, from this they were righteously opposed to the mass murdering, slavery and gas vans. To substantiate this evidence, the image of the polish helping Jews get to a boat sailing for Sweden provides contemporary evidence that up standers participated and risked their own lives to help and support the Jewish culture and race. Many members of the public were unaware of the extermination of the Jews and therefore believed the treatment was good, the term used for this is a