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Forged through adversity and fuelled by the fate of their families who were trapped in Nazi Europe, a ragtag crew of Jewish refugees volunteered to become an elite army unit and significantly impact the enemy during WWII.
Initially interned as enemy aliens they risked their lives time and time again. A quarter of them would fall in battle.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: The Story of Jewish Refugees in World War II
05:24 Joining an Elite Commando Troop
10:17 A Jewish Soldier’s Encounter with Field Marshal Rommel
13:29 Obtaining Vital Intelligence for the Allies
16:57 The X-troop: Jewish Refugees Fighting Against the Nazis
21:04 Challenges and Discrimination Faced by Jewish Refugees
25:28 The Impact of Antisemitism and Propaganda
26:54 The Cruelty Faced by Jewish Refugees
29:20 The Formation of the X-Troop
30:19 Intense Training and Preparation
39:27 Crucial Roles in the D-Day Landings
45:30 Bravery and Resilience in the Face of Challenges
