Editorial Introduction
S:I.M.O.N. Special Issue \ Sir Martin Gilbert Tribute Volume
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https://doi.org/10.23777/sn.0125/cont_pbce01Keywords:
Sir Martin Gilbert, WWII and Holocaust intersection, Auschwitz bombing debate , Allied wartime diplomacyAbstract
This special issue of the S:I.M.O.N. Journal, dedicated to the memory of Sir Martin Gilbert, examines the profound intersection of the Second World War and the Holocaust—two pivotal events that shaped modern history but, quite surprisingly, were long studied as separate and disconnected phenomena. Inspired by an international conference organized by Western Galilee College in March 2024, this collection explores interconnected narratives of military strategy, genocidal policies, and resistance. Topics include Winston Churchill’s complex relationship with Zionism, the controversial question of bombing Auschwitz, British responses to the Holocaust, and the ideological and genocidal dimensions of Nazi policies. The issue also delves into the experiences of children during the Holocaust, Wehrmacht operations, and Jewish resistance in Belarus. By bridging military and Holocaust studies, this volume underscores Sir Martin Gilbert’s legacy and his pioneering approach to integrating Jewish history into broader historical narratives. Through this collection, the issue seeks to deepen understanding and inspire further exploration of the intertwined histories of war and genocide.
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