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Bielski Brothers: The True Story of Three Men Who Defied the Nazis, Built a Village in the Forest, and Saved 1,200 Jews
Bielski Brothers: The True Story of Three Men Who Defied the Nazis, Built a Village in the Forest, and Saved 1,200 Jews | Peter Duffy
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In 1941, three brothers witnessed their parents and two other siblingsbeing led away to their eventual murders. It was a grim scene that would, of course, be repeated endlessly throughout the war. Instead of running orgiving in to despair, these brothers -- Tuvia, Zus, and Asael Bielski -- foughtback, waging a guerrilla war of wits against the Nazis.By using their intimate knowledge of the dense forests surrounding theBelarusan towns of Novogrudek and Lida, the Bielskis evaded the Nazis andestablished a hidden base camp, then set about convincing other Jews to jointheir ranks. As more and more Jews arrived each day, a robust communitybegan to emerge, a "Jerusalem in the woods."After two and a half years in the woods, in July 1944, the Bielskis learnedthat the Germans, overrun by the Red Army, were retreating back towardBerlin. More than one thousand Bielski Jews emerged -- alive -- on that final, triumphant exit from the woods.
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In 1941, three brothers witnessed their parents and two other siblings being led away to their eventual murders.Tuvia, Zus, and Asael Bielski fought back, waging a guerrilla war of wits against the Nazis, by setting up a hidden base camp in the woods surging for 2.5 years.
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Klou Such an amazing story! 3y
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Auntynanny
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What an amazing, inspiring story! Also, I kind of want to go to Belarus now 😃

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Auntynanny
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Library haul: 2 books + 2 Doctor Who DVDs :D

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Tarynitup
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This book is the true story of the Bielski brothers, if you‘ve seen the movie Defiance with Daniel Craig... the movie is based on them. Amazing story, and great writing. Shocking accounts of survival, just fascinating.

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Savedbygrace
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Amazing book! I am intrigued by true stories of the Holocaust and WWII anyway, but this biography showed the true resilience of the Jewish people during this time as well the selfish motives and agendas of the waring countries. Although it may seem small compared to the vast destruction of the entire war, the accomplishments of the Bielski brothers are astounding despite their great odds. Definitely recommend!

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brennahawleycraig
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Recent #bookhaul. A couple #botm picks, a book of World War II nonfiction I've had my eye on for ages, and one of the Harry Potter anniversary books. And yes, after seeing I DID go immediately buy the other three 🙈

TrishB 😀 I got all 4 too! 7y
Reviewsbylola 😍😍😍 7y
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Cinfhen
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Day 5 #JuneTunz Today's awesome song choice is from the wonderful @TrishB who totally rocks 🤘🏼🤘🏼The moment I saw the title #Resistance I thought of the movie Defiance, about three Polish brothers who banned together to create a community of hidden Jews living in the forest. I haven't read the book, another one from my TBR.

JoeStalksBeck Come over and win some books 📚 7y
Bundoolin A top notch album 👌 7y
TrishB 💜 great pick (book and song 😜) I read this many years ago but haven't seen the film. Didn't get chance for pics before I left for work....one of those Monday mornings..... 7y
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Cinfhen Totally get it ~ those darn Monday's sneak up on you😖 have a good day @TrishB 7y
Reviewsbylola This will be a great prompt! Interested to see the posts! 7y
britt_brooke I've had this song in my head all day and I'm not disappointed by that! 🤘🏻 7y
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AprilMae
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Sick at home on my day off so I'm not doing much of anything. But when my headache allows I'm reading this very interesting book because I'm a history nerd. Stinky the cat loves that I'm not moving cause that means cuddles all day for him.

Jennick2004 Hope you're feeling better 😁 7y
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