Frumka Płotnicka

Polish resistance fighter during WWII

Frumka Płotnicka - Polish resistance fighter during WWII
Born

1914
111 years ago

Died

August 3rd, 1943
81 years ago — 29 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Poland

Links & References

Participated in the Polish resistance during World War II. Served as a member of Żydowska Organizacja Bojowa (Jewish Fighting Organization) and engaged in armed resistance against Nazi occupiers. Played a significant role in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in 1943, fighting to resist deportations and the annihilation of the Jewish community. Despite the overwhelming odds, fought valiantly until her death.

Participated in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

Member of the Jewish Fighting Organization

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