In September 1939, World War II began. Only two weeks later, on September 19, the Red Army entered Vilna, known as the "Jerusalem of Lithuania" and soon incorporated it into the Soviet Union.
On June 24, 1941, the Germans occupied Vilna. As the Germans were sweeping east toward Moscow, they instigated their ruthless oppression and murderous Aktionen in the communities they occupied.
In December 1941, there were several meetings between the activists decided to resist. Since the Germans had the ghetto surrounded, the only way out was through the sewers.
Once in the forests, the fighters created a partisan division and performed many acts of sabotage. They destroyed power and water infrastructures, freed groups of prisoners from the Kalais labor camp, and even blew up some German military trains.
This is a Treasure Saved
It is ironic that The Polish Army Orchestra, recorded this version a few months before they exterminated the Jewish survivors who returned to Poland after the Holocaust. |
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