Resistance
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I know this blog will probably stir some controversy, and I will more than likely be criticized for it. However, I hope you will read it with an open mind. If you do, you may realize that the question, “Who was responsible for the Holocaust?” is a valid one. Believe it or not, that question…
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The Rosenstrasse protest was a remarkable act of nonviolent resistance that took place in Nazi Germany during World War II. Unlike many other forms of opposition to the Nazi regime, this protest was initiated by ordinary German women, making it a unique and significant event in the history of civil resistance. Taking place in Berlin…
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On February 25, 1941, the Dutch decided that enough was enough. No longer would they stand idly by to see the treatment of their Jewish neighbors. The first 8 months of the Nazi occupation did not see that much change to the Dutch. The changes were all gradual. However, there were increased tensions. The WA(Weerbaarheidsafdeling-defense…
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Every once in a while I come across a story which makes me immensely proud to be a native from Geleen. Those of you who read my blogs on a regular base, know that I was born in the town of Geleen in the south East of the Netherlands. Most of the Jews who lived…
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When the Nazis rose to power in Germany, many businesspeople recognized opportunities in the new political climate. Some capitalized on the environment fostered by the NSDAP, particularly regarding the “Jewish Question.” They actively supported the Nazi regime, driven by self-interest and personal gain. Others, however, used their positions and influence to do good, helping those…
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Franceska Mann (February 4, 1917 – October 23, 1943) Franceska Mann was a talented dancer from Warsaw, Poland, celebrated for her beauty and skill in both classical and modern ballet. Before World War II, she studied under renowned dance teacher Irena Prusicka. She counted notable figures such as Wiera Gran and Stefania Grodzieńska among her…
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Nowadays we take it for granted that we can conduct in peaceful protest, as a means to highlight our grievances. However in Nazi occupied Amsterdam during World War 2 any form of protest could be and would be considered an act of resistance which could lead to being jailed and even death. On August 5,1940…
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Just before Christmas 2011, I lost sight in my right eye. The retina had become detached, but after two operations, the sight could not be saved, in fact, my eye shrunk dramatically, and I now have a glass shell with an eye painted on it in front of the remainder of my eye. In November…
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I don’t want to make this a current political blog, and I won’t.,but I need to get this off my chest. Much too often do I hear that the current generations, often referred to as Generation Y(Millennials) and Generation Z(iGen) have it so much harder then any generation before them. It really gets my blood…
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The one thing I can be sure of after posting this blog is that my contact details will be checked a lot, especially by the likes of the “‘Polish League Against Defamation,” and will probably be followed with threats. Unfortunately, there are groups in Poland who will go to great lengths to get any bit…
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