#130 - Holocaust Identities I - Secret Soldiers Part 1

To donate tefillin for the soldiers, please click - https://bit.ly/historyforthecurioustefillin Forged through adversity and fuelled by the fate of their families who were trapped in Nazi Europe, a ragtag crew of Jewish refugees volunteered to become an elite army unit and significantly impact the enemy during WWII. Initially interned as enemy aliens they risked their lives time and time again. A quarter of them would fall in battle. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Story of Jewish Refugees in World War II 05:24 Joining an Elite Commando Troop 10:17 A Jewish Soldier's Encounter with Field Marshal Rommel 13:29 Obtaining Vital Intelligence for the Allies 16:57 The X-troop: Jewish Refugees Fighting Against the Nazis 21:04 Challenges and Discrimination Faced by Jewish Refugees 25:28 The Impact of Antisemitism and Propaganda 26:54 The Cruelty Faced by Jewish Refugees 29:20 The Formation of the X-Troop 30:19 Intense Training and Preparation 39:27 Crucial Roles in the D-Day Landings 45:30 Bravery and Resilience in the Face of Challenges