Escape from sobibor

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What is Escape from Sobibor?

Escape from Sobibor is a 1987 television film that dramatizes the true story of a mass escape from the Nazi extermination camp, Sobibor, during World War II.

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When did the escape from Sobibor occur?

The escape from Sobibor took place on October 14, 1943.

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Who was the leader of the escape plan?

The escape plan was led by Alexander Pechersky, a Soviet prisoner.

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What is Escape from Sobibor?

Escape from Sobibor is a significant 1987 television film documenting the mass escape from the Nazi extermination camp Sobibor during World War II.

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How many prisoners successfully escaped Sobibor?

Approximately 300 prisoners escaped during the uprising, but only about 50 survived the war.

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What event triggered the escape?

The escape was triggered by a rebellion against the camp guards and the plan to kill more prisoners.

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What tactics were used by the prisoners during the escape?

Prisoners used surprise, deception, and a coordinated attack to overcome the guards.

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What happened to the camp after the escape?

After the escape, the Sobibor camp was closed and dismantled.

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How did the escape impact Nazi policies?

The escape forced the Nazis to reconsider the management and security of their extermination camps.

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What were the aftermath experiences of the escapees?

Many escapees had to evade capture and struggle for survival; some joined partisan groups.

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What legacy did the escape from Sobibor leave?

The escape is remembered as a significant act of resistance against the Holocaust, and it has been memorialized in various forms of media.