One could almost argue that the Fascists invented a self‐fulfilling prophecy when they declared and treated Jews as their worst enemies. Because of the Fascists’ antisemitic atrocities, for many Jews joining or collaborating with the Allies was not simply a matter of patriotic duty. It was personal. That’s why I’m so fascinated with the testimonies from the Allies’ Jewish personnel and collaborators. The Western ruling class might not have given a damn about the atrocities, but these people most definitely did.

My heart goes out to these and the other 1.5+ million Jews who bravely fought back for the millions of their kindred who couldn’t.