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Dr. Rob Williams talks with historian Dr. David Silberklang about his seminal research into the Holocaust in German-occupied Poland. They discuss the crucial role of survivor testimonies in understanding historical events, and the unique challenges Holocaust researchers face today.

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Timestamps

0:00 David Silberklang Introduction
3:35 Why David Became a Holocaust Historian
5:34 How the Holocaust Changed Everything
9:57 The Misuse of Holocaust Terminology
18:39 Poland’s Complex Role: Victims, Bystanders, and Perpetrators
27:16 The Underground State That Excluded Jews
36:22 The Power of Survivor Testimonies vs. Official Documents
46:24 The Vast Amount of Unresearched Holocaust History
54:49 Hope for the Future

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