apr 9, 1944 - Nazi Control of Sighet
Description:
In 1944, on the seventh day of Passover, the Germans tightened their grip on Sighet. Jewish leaders were arrested, possessions seized, and the yellow star of David enforced, signaling the start of Jewish ghettos. Elie grasped the gravity of the situation at this point.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 9, 1944
Now
~ 80 years ago
