Frumka Płotnicka
Polish resistance fighter during WWII
Born
1914
112 years ago
Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Poland
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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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