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Resistance by Jews & Germans to Nazi Tyranny

Today marks 65 years since the July 20, 1944 attempt on Hitler’s life and coup, but it was just one of the forms of resistance against the Nazi tyranny, and only one of the attempts on Hitler’s life.

Films I highly recommend:

Defiance – based on the true story of the Bielski brothers’ partisan group of Jews who hid in the forest, escaping the ghettos and concentration camps, surviving, and fighting. Approximately 1200 Jews became part of their group. An amazing story of the human will. Be sure to view the special features on the dvd as well. (film stars Daniel Craig as Tuvia Bielski)

Valkyrie – based on the true story of the July 20, 1944 assassination and coup attempt against Hitler. (film stars Tom Cruise as Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg)

TODAY’S RADIO SHOW: I had another excellent interview on Paul Molloy’s Freedom Works! radio show today discussing the spiritual, political, and violent & armed resistance against the Nazi tyranny including: the courageous production of underground newspapers & anti-Nazi leaflets…the White Rose…Zegota…incredible stories of armed resistance within concentration camps and ghettos…Jewish partisan groups who chose to escape and fight…attempts on Hitler’s life including the July 20, 1944 coup attempt…disarmed populations and tyrannical governments…the 2nd Amendment…and the vital lessons we can learn from history to be applied today.

Though I could only briefly discuss these topics during the 20-minute interview, I encourage you to research the great courage and faith of the Jews, Christians, and others who opposed the Nazi tyranny. Particularly interesting are the details of the revolts within concentration camps and ghettos.

I invite you to listen (audio is approx. 20 minutes): CLICK HERE.

The show was heard live on AM-station WTAN, covering “more than 3,000,000 people in and around” the Tampa Bay, Florida region.