On #ThisDayInHistory in 1943, #Waldkommando at #Sobibór #DeathCamp attacked their Ukrainian guard and escaped the SS. Some were recaptured, some killed by Polish #antisemites, but others stayed free. Their bold act may have inspired the later revolt that destroyed the #Nazi camp.

On #ThisDayInHistory in 1943, #Waldkommando at the #Sobibór #DeathCamp escaped the SS. A few were recaptured, some killed by Polish #antisemites, but others stayed free. Such acts of #resistance inspired others, including perhaps the October revolt that destroyed the camp.