The Jews have Guns! ETO (id:#62826)

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Warsaw Ghetto, Poland 1943-04-19 (1 other)

Overview:

General Stroop ordered troops into the Warsaw Ghetto to begin the final "relocation" of all the Ghetto's Jewish inhabitants on 19 April 1943. For months, the Jews within the Ghetto had been preparing numerous strongpoints and bunkers. Ukrainian, Wehrmacht and SS troops entered the Ghetto from Nalewki Streer gate and moved along several routes. One route led from Gensia Street along Zamenhof Street. Zydowska Organizacja Bojowa (ZOB: Jewish Combat Organization) Partisans defended numerous strong points and other houses along this route. As the German column reached the intersection of Mila Street and Zamehhof, the Partisans opened fire from all directions. No location was safe and the column was caught in a vicious crossfire. As the Germans panicked and scrambled into a retreat, one called out, "the Jews have guns!" The ZOB partisans rejoiced at their victory, but did not have long to rest before the SS troopers and Ukrainian allies returned, this time supported by armor.

Defender: Partisan (ZOB Partisans)  

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