Antisemitism in Germany in the 1930s

Prof. Dan Michman, Dr. David Silberklang

Once Hitler ascended to power and actual antisemitic policies were implemented, a wave of antisemitism spread throughout the country. Let’s hear more about this and about the anti-Jewish policies of the years leading up to the outbreak of WWII.

What place did antisemitism hold in German popular opinion during this time period?

References

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