Denunciations of Jews to German authorities came from a variety of different sources, sometimes even from their "protectors." [LCID: 58253]

Denunciation

Denunciations were a part of daily life during the Holocaust (1933-1945), especially for those considered enemies by the Nazis. People would inform on or denounce Jews, homosexuals, anti-Nazi activists, and others to the authorities for a variety of reasons. The consequences for those people who were denounced could be severe. Explore more content related to denunciations during the Holocaust.

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