He was one of the last of “The Few,” the Royal Air Force airmen who defended Britain against the powerful Luftwaffe.
Tag: World War II (1939-45)
At Auschwitz, Holocaust Survivors Plead ‘Never Forget’
Organizers sought to put a spotlight on the stories of survivors, as this may be the last time that such a large number will be able to gather in one place.
Before the Liberation of Auschwitz, a March of Misery
On the roads where thousands of prisoners from Auschwitz were forced to march before the camp was liberated, there are few memorials. Mostly graves.
75 Years After Auschwitz Liberation, Worry That ‘Never Again’ Is Not Assured
Amid a surge of anti-Semitism and a rise in dehumanizing political rhetoric, there is fear that the horrific lessons of the death camp are being lost.
I Survived the Holocaust. But I Have Nightmares About Cats.
‘The incident in the steeple always stayed with me as the moment I realized I had to be afraid.’
Introducing ‘Beyond the World War II We Know’
Here are five articles from The Times you might have missed.
My Grandmother Kept Telling Us About the Nazis. Now I Know Why.
Marianne Goldstein spent her life recounting her family’s escape to America in 1939. Only recently did I realize she wanted to do more than remember what happened.
‘No Room for Indifference’: Leaders Issue Warning at Holocaust Commemoration
Leaders spoke out in Jerusalem against the rise of anti-Semitism and commemorated the liberation of Auschwitz.
In Germany, a Jewish Millennial Argues That the Past Isn’t Past
Max Czollek, whose first nonfiction book is a rebuttal to calls for integration, believes that his country must face its history with more honesty — and that those who are singled out shouldn’t try to fit in.
Do You Have Living Relatives Who Lived Through World War II? Help Us Tell Their Story
If a relative or friend of yours has an interesting story from World War II, help us get in touch with them. Or, if you lived through the war, tell us about your experience directly.