Articles about "Holocaust"
Overview of World War II - War in Europe
World War II was fought on two fronts: Europe and the Pacific. Take a look at the major events that occurred during the War in Europe including early German victories, the North African campaign, Italy, France and the Normandy Invasion, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Battle of Germany.
http://americanhistory.about.com/od/worldwarii/a/wwiioverview_2.htm
The Master Plan: Himmler's Scholars and the Holocaust - a Book Review
Heather Pringle's book, the Master Plan, highlights one truly unspeakable evil of the Third Reich—-not the lunatics running the asylum, but the scholars and artists who supported and worked for its success. The book is extremely well-researched, with over 130 pages of notes, bibliographic references and index.
http://archaeology.about.com/od/heritagemanagement/fr/pringle06.htm
Night - Elie Wiesel
Night, by Elie Wiesel, is a fictional work of Holocaust literature, although it has a decidedly autobiographical slant. Wiesel based the book--at least in part--on his own experiences during World War II. The book has received considerable acclaim, and the author received the Nobel Prize in 1986. Here are a few quotes from Wiesel's famous novel.
http://classiclit.about.com/od/nighteliewiesel/a/night_quote.htm
Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC
Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC, Find out about how to visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, a memorial to the millions who died during the Nazi regime in Germany during World War II.
http://dc.about.com/od/museums/p/HolocaustMuseum.htm
European Criminals - Notable European Criminals
A listing of notable European Criminals
http://europeanhistory.about.com/od/governmentandlaw/tp/keycriminals.htm
Exploring Oral Histories Online
Discover fascinating oral history interviews, stories, photos, and other oral histories available online from a number of different sources.
http://genealogy.about.com/od/oral_history/tp/stories_online.htm
Dachau Concentration Camp – Memorial Site Dachau Concentration Camp
The Dachau concentration camp close to Munich was one of the first concentration camps in Nazi Germany. Read about the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, which includes the original prison camps, the crematorium, and an exhibition. Get an overview of the Dachau concentration camp history and find information for your Dachau visit, including Dachau tours, admission, address and helpful tips.
http://gogermany.about.com/od/sightsandattractions/p/dachau_concentration_camp.htm
Palestinian Youth String Orchestra Disbanded Over Holocaust Concert - In Jenin a Palestinian Youth String Orchestra Is Disbanded
In Jenin, in the Palestinian Territories of the Occupied West Bank, a Palestinian youth string orchestra led by Wafa Younis and called Strings for Freedom is disbanded when Palestinian politicos object to a Holocaust concert the group participated in.
http://middleeast.about.com/od/palestinepalestinians/a/me090330.htm
UK Bans Holocaust from School Curriculum? - Urban Legends
Email chain letter urges remembrance of the Holocaust, claiming the U.K. has removed all mention of the event from its school curriculum for fear of offending Muslims.
http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/historical/a/holocaust_chain.htm
Anne Frank Quotes
Quotes by Anne Frank - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
http://womenshistory.about.com/od/quotes/a/anne_frank.htm