1. Jewish Child Soldiers in the Bloodlands of Europe. David M. Rosen.
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Westermann, Edward
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CHILD soldiers ,HOLOCAUST, 1939-1945 ,POLITICAL scientists ,GERMANS ,POLISH people ,JEWISH children ,SOCIAL hierarchies - Abstract
This article discusses the experiences of Jewish child soldiers during the Holocaust. The author, David Rosen, explores how Jewish children joined partisan groups and fought for survival in German-occupied Poland. Rosen emphasizes the resilience and agency of these children, highlighting the difficult choices they faced and the trauma they experienced. He also examines the challenges and dangers they encountered within the partisan camps, including misogyny, antisemitism, and violence. The article draws on testimonies from over one hundred former Jewish child soldiers and argues for a comprehensive understanding of the circumstances faced by child combatants. The author concludes that the stories of these children demonstrate their ability to assert their own lives and survive under extreme conditions. This work is valuable for Holocaust historians and provides insight into the contemporary issue of child soldiers. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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