IWM- How did the Holocaust happen?

 

HOW DID THE HOLOCAUST HAPPEN? WATCH NOW What were the events that led up to the Holocaust? 'The Holocaust' is the name given to the mass murder of Europe's Jews by the Nazis and their collaborators during the Second World War.  Millions of people were killed, countless communities shattered and entire ways of life were destroyed.  But how did the Nazis come to power? And how did those that were part of the movement come to commit murder on such a vast scale? Hear from Head of Content for The Holocaust Galleries at IWM, James Bulgin, as he takes you inside our new galleries to explore some of the underlying causes that led to the atrocity. Watch the video now.   A COMPANION TO THE HOLOCAUST GALLERIES Written by the Head of Content for The Holocaust Galleries, The Holocaust serves to illuminate the galleries' exploration of the horrific events that took place. Featuring emotive objects and unique personal testimonies, the book examines how the course of the Second World War, as well as ideology and individual decision making, were all critical factors in the execution of the Holocaust. FIND OUT MORE       THE NEW SECOND WORLD WAR AND THE HOLOCAUST GALLERIES The Second World War and the Holocaust will soon pass out of living memory. Spanning two floors, our new galleries preserve the stories of real people from diverse communities to ensure the world never forgets what they experienced. “The real triumph of the galleries is the use of everyday items and ordinary people to tell stories.” The Times Visit the brand-new Second World War and The Holocaust Galleries at IWM London to learn more about the events surrounding the Holocaust. Opening 20 October 2021.  MARK THE OPENING OF OUR NEW GALLERIES IWM IN CONVERSATION: TOTAL WAR 21 October 2021 Mark the opening of the Second World War Galleries and the launch of the accompanying book Total War: A People’s History of the Second World War. Explore the galleries, listen to an in-depth discussion and put your questions to our experts.    BOOK NOW IWM IN CONVERSATION: THE HOLOCAUST 28 October 2021 Join us for a special introduction to IWM London's brand new The Holocaust Galleries.  Over the course of 90 minutes, expert speakers will explore the approach of the galleries towards one of the darkest periods in modern history.   BOOK NOW