The Fighter of Auschwitz: The incredible true story of Leen Sanders who boxed to help others survive
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Book
Authors
ISBN 10
1788404300
ISBN 13
9781788404525
Category
NON-FICTION
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Publication Year
2023
Publisher
Pages
256
Subject
Sanders, Leen. ; Boxers (Sports) -- Netherlands -- Biography.; World War, 1939-1945 -- Jews -- Netherlands.;
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Abstract
There are rumours that the loser will be sent to the gas chamber.'In 1943, the Dutch champion boxer, Leen Sanders, was sent to Auschwitz. His wife and children were put to death while he was sent 'to the left' with the others who were fit enough for labour. Recognised by an SS officer, he was earmarked for a 'privileged' post in the kitchens in exchange for weekly boxing matches for the entertainment of the Nazi guards. From there, he enacted his resistance to their limitless cruelty.With great risk and danger to his own life, Leen stole, concealed and smuggled food and clothing from SS nursing units for years to alleviate the unbearable suffering of the prisoners in need.
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