12 Years That Shook the World

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
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From the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, 12 Years That Shook the World explores stories of real people, the choices they made, and specific moments in Holocaust history from 1933-1945. Please be advised, 12 Years That Shook the World tells true stories from Holocaust history that may not be suitable for everyone.

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  1. "A Happy Little Town"

    EPISODE 1

    "A Happy Little Town"

    It’s 1938. In Eastern Europe, life is bustling for three young Jews growing up in their vibrant Jewish community. Miriam Kabacznik, Leon Kahn, and Zvi Michaeli. But soon, the Nazi threat emerges on the horizon.   View Episode Transcript

    26 min
  2. “A Cloud Coming Down Over Our Head”

    EPISODE 2

    “A Cloud Coming Down Over Our Head”

    It’s June 1941. Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union, and German soldiers arrive in Eyshishok. Zvi, Miriam and Leon’s lives are flipped upside down. View Episode Transcript

    24 min
  3. The Shtetl Crumbles

    EPISODE 3

    The Shtetl Crumbles

    Zvi, Miriam and Leon are preparing to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, when suddenly, more armed men arrive in Eyshishok. Terror ensues, and Eyshishok begins to unravel. View Episode Transcript

    29 min
  4. “A Matter of Savagery”

    EPISODE 4

    “A Matter of Savagery”

    Nazi killing squads have descended onto the shtetl, attempting to destroy all traces of Jewish life. Leon witnesses the terror, and Zvi comes face-to-face with a Nazi killer.  View Episode Transcript

    27 min
  5. An Enemy Around Every Corner

    EPISODE 5

    An Enemy Around Every Corner

    The threat only grows: suspicious neighbors, ghetto massacres, and violent attacks. Miriam, Leon and Zvi go on the run — hiding, resisting, and fighting to stay alive. View Episode Transcript

    35 min
  6. A World Destroyed

    EPISODE 6

    A World Destroyed

    Torn down, heartbroken, and losing hope, Zvi, Miriam and Leon face even more loss. Then in Spring 1944, Eyshishok is liberated. They return home and face the question, with their world destroyed, what happens now? View Show Transcript

    36 min

  7. SEASON 4 TRAILER

    Season Four Trailer

    From the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, welcome to 12 Years That Shook the World. This season is a six-part series: the true story of three young Jews who face the Nazi reign of terror in their hometown: Zvi Michaeli, Miriam Kabacznik, and Leon Kahn — three young Jews from a town called Eyshishok. Featuring historians from the US Holocaust Memorial Museum: Dr. Edna Friedberg, Dr. Lindsay MacNeill, and Dr. J. Luke Ryder.

    2 min
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From the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, 12 Years That Shook the World explores stories of real people, the choices they made, and specific moments in Holocaust history from 1933-1945. Please be advised, 12 Years That Shook the World tells true stories from Holocaust history that may not be suitable for everyone.

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  • Creator
    United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
  • Episodes
    23
  • Seasons
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
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    12 Years That Shook the World

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