Night without End: The Fate of Jews in German-Occupied Poland

During the Holocaust, three million Polish Jews were murdered, almost wiping out the Jewish population. Night Without End, based on meticulous research, reveals that Polish villagers and townspeople aided the Germans in locating and slaughtering Jews, leading to protests and lawsuits from Holocaust deniers and those who claimed the research was falsified.

Format: Hardback
Length: 546 pages
Publication date: 06 September 2022
Publisher: Indiana University Press

Three million Polish Jews were brutally murdered during the Holocaust, resulting in the near-total destruction of the Jewish community that had thrived in Poland for generations. Night Without End, a powerful and harrowing account of the Holocaust, delves into the stories of the Jewish resistance, suffering, and tragic demise. Through meticulous research conducted across Poland, the book concludes that a significant number of Polish villagers and townspeople actively aided the German forces in locating and slaughtering Jews.

When these findings were initially published in a Polish edition in 2018, they sparked a fierce backlash from Holocaust deniers and individuals who claimed the research was falsified and aimed to tarnish the national character of the Polish people. Night Without End, translated and published for the first time in English in association with Yad Vashem, presents the critical facts, significant findings, and irrefutable evidence of Polish collaboration in the genocide of Jews.

The book meticulously documents the involvement of Polish authorities, police, and military personnel in the persecution and murder of Jews. It reveals the complicity of local government officials who turned a blind eye to the atrocities, as well as the participation of ordinary citizens who actively assisted the Germans in their quest for Jewish blood.

Night Without End also sheds light on the complex motivations behind Polish collaboration. Some individuals were driven by anti-Semitism, while others were influenced by political, economic, or social factors. The book explores the ways in which the Holocaust affected Polish society, both during and after the war. It examines the impact of the genocide on the Polish psyche, the legacy of anti-Semitism, and the efforts of the Polish people to confront their past and come to terms with their role in the Holocaust.

Through its compelling storytelling and extensive research, Night Without End provides a profound and chilling exploration of the Holocaust. It serves as a reminder of the importance of remembering and honoring the victims of genocide, as well as the need to confront and combat anti-Semitism and other forms of hate. This book is a valuable contribution to the ongoing dialogue about the Holocaust and its impact on world history.

Weight: 962g
Dimension: 159 x 236 x 42 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780253062857