IV. The Causes of the Pogroms. Pogroms as Part of the Military and Political Program. The Connection to the High Command
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8 juillet 2020
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Ukraine Jewish people pogroms Jewish community Volunteer Army Russian White Army Yiddish linguist Yiddish History HIS000000 HBSujets proches
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Nokhem Shtif, « IV. The Causes of the Pogroms. Pogroms as Part of the Military and Political Program. The Connection to the High Command », Open Book Publishers, ID : 10670/1.wv8lwh
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We have seen that pogroms were the rule, not the exception, for the Volunteer Army. They were a constant during their entire quest, from its first speedy victories to its shameful defeat. It was an essential element of their style of warfare. Where, then, did that come from? What were the deep motives that drove a large army to plunder and slaughter, indeed an army that was going to “save Russia” and establish “law and order,” and which, furthermore, was led by veteran, experienced generals, ...