# #130 - Holocaust Identities I - Secret Soldiers Part 1

From **History For The Curious** by R Aubrey Hersh;Mena Reisner.

- **Published:** Mon, 22 Jul 2024 23:35:50 +0100
- **Duration:** 54:11
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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.
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<p>Chapters</p>
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<p>00:00 Introduction: The Story of Jewish Refugees in World War II</p>
<p>05:24 Joining an Elite Commando Troop</p>
<p>10:17 A Jewish Soldier's Encounter with Field Marshal Rommel</p>
<p>13:29 Obtaining Vital Intelligence for the Allies</p>
<p>16:57 The X-troop: Jewish Refugees Fighting Against the Nazis</p>
<p>21:04 Challenges and Discrimination Faced by Jewish Refugees</p>
<p>25:28 The Impact of Antisemitism and Propaganda</p>
<p>26:54 The Cruelty Faced by Jewish Refugees</p>
<p>29:20 The Formation of the X-Troop</p>
<p>30:19 Intense Training and Preparation</p>
<p>39:27 Crucial Roles in the D-Day Landings</p>
<p>45:30 Bravery and Resilience in the Face of Challenges</p>