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'''Naliboki massacre''' was the [[mass killing]] of about 128 [[Polish people|Poles]] in the town of [[Naliboki]], on [[May 8]], [[1943]], by the [[Soviet partisans]] (including the [[Jew]]ish unit of [[Bielski partisans]]). |
'''Naliboki massacre''' was the [[mass killing]] of about 128 [[Polish people|Poles]] in the town of [[Naliboki]], on [[May 8]], [[1943]], by the [[Soviet partisans]] (including the [[Jew]]ish unit of [[Bielski partisans]]). |
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Aftern a failed attempt by the Soviet partisans to recruit the local Poles into their formations, an agreement was signed between the Soviets and local people represented by a self-defense unit led by Eugeniusz Klimowicz to divide the territory, not to attack each other, and to act together against the Germans and a bandit groups also based in the nearby forests. The Soviets didn't respect the agreement and on the night of May 8-9, 1943, the [[Stalin]] Brigade |
Aftern a failed attempt by the Soviet partisans to recruit the local Poles into their formations, an agreement was signed between the Soviets and local people represented by a self-defense unit led by Eugeniusz Klimowicz to divide the territory, not to attack each other, and to act together against the Germans and a bandit groups also based in the nearby forests. The Soviets didn't respect the agreement and on the night of May 8-9, 1943, two units of the [[Stalin]] Brigade (one Jewish and a one Soviet) invaded Naliboki to exterminate the Polish fighters and pillage and punish the town. |
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After the village was quickly over-run by the partisans, the local men presumed to belong to the Polish formation, who were majority of the victims, were rounded-up and then systematically executed by one or in a small groups near the buildings, which were also looted and then set on fire (including the town's church, school, |
After the village was quickly over-run by the partisans, the local men presumed to belong to the Polish formation, who were majority of the victims, were rounded-up and then systematically executed by one or in a small groups near the buildings, which were also looted and then set on fire (including the town's [[church]], [[school]], [[fire station]] and [[post office]]). Also killed were three women, several teenagers and a 10-year old boy. The whole raid took only two to three hours. |
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The partisans reported killing of 250 people, capture of weapons, 100 cows and 78 horses and destruction of a German garrison. In reality the number of victims was lower (now estimated at 120-129) and no German was present/killed; only one [[Belarus]]sian auxiliary |
The partisans reported killing of 250 people, capture of weapons, 100 cows and 78 horses and destruction of a German [[garrison]]. In reality the number of victims was lower (now estimated at 120-129) and no German was present/killed; only one [[Belarus]]sian [[auxiliary police]]man happened to be sleeping in the town during the night of the attack. A few of the attackers were also killed. |
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Naliboki was completely burned-down by the Germans four months later, in August 1943, as part of a massive anti-partisan action code-named Operation Hermann. The remaining inhabitants were driven-off into [[Germany]] for [[forced labor]]. |
Naliboki was completely burned-down by the Germans four months later, in August 1943, as part of a massive anti-partisan action code-named Operation Hermann. The remaining inhabitants were driven-off into [[Germany]] for [[forced labor]]. |
Revision as of 11:19, 22 June 2008
Naliboki massacre was the mass killing of about 128 Poles in the town of Naliboki, on May 8, 1943, by the Soviet partisans (including the Jewish unit of Bielski partisans).
Aftern a failed attempt by the Soviet partisans to recruit the local Poles into their formations, an agreement was signed between the Soviets and local people represented by a self-defense unit led by Eugeniusz Klimowicz to divide the territory, not to attack each other, and to act together against the Germans and a bandit groups also based in the nearby forests. The Soviets didn't respect the agreement and on the night of May 8-9, 1943, two units of the Stalin Brigade (one Jewish and a one Soviet) invaded Naliboki to exterminate the Polish fighters and pillage and punish the town.
After the village was quickly over-run by the partisans, the local men presumed to belong to the Polish formation, who were majority of the victims, were rounded-up and then systematically executed by one or in a small groups near the buildings, which were also looted and then set on fire (including the town's church, school, fire station and post office). Also killed were three women, several teenagers and a 10-year old boy. The whole raid took only two to three hours.
The partisans reported killing of 250 people, capture of weapons, 100 cows and 78 horses and destruction of a German garrison. In reality the number of victims was lower (now estimated at 120-129) and no German was present/killed; only one Belarussian auxiliary policeman happened to be sleeping in the town during the night of the attack. A few of the attackers were also killed.
Naliboki was completely burned-down by the Germans four months later, in August 1943, as part of a massive anti-partisan action code-named Operation Hermann. The remaining inhabitants were driven-off into Germany for forced labor.
See also
References
- Template:Pl icon Śledztwo w sprawie zbrodni popełnionych przez partyzantów radzieckich na żołnierzach Armii Krajowej i ludności cywilnej na terenie powiatów Stołpce i Wołożyn.
- Template:Pl icon Informacja o stanie śledztwa w sprawie zabójstwa w maju 1943 roku mieszkańców miasteczka Naliboki pow. Stołpce woj. nowogródzkie