the HOLOCAUST
the genocide of European Jews by the Nazis during World War II
over 11 million people were killed; 6 million of which were Jews
Elie Weisel was 15 when he and his family were taken by the Nazis. Night is a terrifying account of the death camp horror that turns him into an agonized witness to the death of
his family, his innocence, and his God.
Elie was born in Sighet, Romania. His story begins
there in 1942.
World War II had already begun and Hitler was crossing
Europe. His slaughter was about to begin.
Elie was liberated in 1945 by American troops.
