The Nazi Era: Episode 11: Fredy Hirsch

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Apr 3, 202530:59Society & Culture

Charismatic German Jewish athlete Fredy Hirsch dedicated himself to inspiring and protecting children imprisoned by the Nazis. In this episode, survivors of Theresienstadt and Auschwitz whose lives were made tolerable, s...

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