Mordechai Anielewicz
Polish commander of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
Born
1919
106 years ago
Died
May 8th, 1943
82 years ago — 24 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Poland
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Served as a commander in the Jewish Fighting Organization during World War II. Led the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising against Nazi forces in April 1943. Coordinated resistance efforts in one of the most significant uprisings in occupied Europe. Anielewicz and his group faced severe challenges due to overwhelming odds and limited resources, ultimately leading to the destruction of the ghetto. Died during the uprising on May 8, 1943, while fighting against the Nazis.
Led the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
Served as a commander in the Jewish Fighting Organization
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