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The answer to that would be a question; to defend themselves from what? The victims were often not exposed to the face of their persecutor until they were under armed guard and it was too late.
Having said that; there were some conditions under which the Jews were forewarned enough to mount some resistance, like the uprisings. But most of these had to occur once the victims were already incarcerated.
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∙ 14y agoThe Jews were unarmed civilians. Have a look at the related question (below) which discusses the issues in some detail.
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Was there more African slaves killed during slavery or Jews during the Holocaust?
More Jews killed during the Holocaust. Over 6,000,000 (6 million) Jews were killed during the Holocaust. The Jews used for slave labor and medical testing that died aren't part of that number.
What man pulled the Jews teeth during the Holocaust?
Leon Cohen was one man who pulled Jews' teeth during the Holocaust, but there were many more.
What were the results of the Holocaust?
More than 6 million Jews and a like number of non-Jews were killed. Millions more emerged with major injuries and horrific memories. Today there are more living "Schindler Jews" around the world, than Jews in Poland. In 1939, there were 3 million Jews in Poland.
Did Hitler's followers murder 6 million Jews?
No, he killed more. Hitler killed 6 million Jews in the Holocaust. The Holocaust actually claimed 11 million lives (6 million Jews and 5 million non-Jews).
How long did the holocaust?
Six million Jews died during the Holocaust. Many more (e.g. their families, friends, etc.) were affected. About 5 million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust. More than hundreds of thousands of Jews emigrated away to different countries.
Are Jews more accepted or neglected than the past?
Definately more excepted!! Especially after the Holocaust . . . : (
How did Jews and Christians reacted to the Holocaust?
Jews who could tried to flee, the rest had little choice. The Christian reaction was far more complicated, as it was Christians who were doing the killing. People like Bishop George Bell warned people that there would be a disaster similar to the Holocaust if the church did not cease its antisemetic message. The nazis were worried that the Catholic Church (in Poland) would resist, so they detained hundreds of clergymen.
What caused more than six million Jews to die in Europe?
The holocaust, you ShlT...
What were the effects of Hitler trying to kill the Jews?
The effect was that about 6 million Jews lost their lives in the Holocaust and millions more suffered.
How did Jewish people survive the Holocaust?
More than 80% of the Jews of Europe did NOT survive the Holocaust. Those that did, survived by luck, hiding, and help from others.
What was the response of the allies and the us to the persecution to the Jews?
There was no response, not even diplomatic or economic sanctions. This led Hitler to be more and more draconian with the Jews and eventually led to the Holocaust.
What was the response of the allies of the allies to the persecution of the Jews?
There was no response, not even diplomatic or economic sanctions. This led Hitler to be more and more draconian with the Jews and eventually led to the Holocaust.
