A Jewish Teenager who hid from the Nazis in the German Army
The life of Solomon Perel is no short of a miracle as he describes his survival in the words, “I have a tangle of two souls in one body”, in his chilling autobiography ‘Europa Europa’. Can you separate your identity for survival? How was oppression resisted amidst Hitler’s regime?
Among the countless anecdotes found from survivors of World War II, Solomon Perel’s story continues to gain notoriety. From the autobiography of Solomon Perel, Europa Europa, a new perspective is seen of the inner workings and complexities of Hitler’s regime.
Being a Jewish teenager who managed to seek refuge amidst the German Army ranks. As part of German Wehrmacht, he defied all odds against his identity as he posed as a Nazi. The captivating narratives shared by Perel, give a peek into surviving one of the most tragic times of human history. It further highlights the challenges and adversities Solomon experienced as he navigated his way in Nazi Germany and hid his Jewish identity.
History of Solomon Perel
Solomon Perel, nicknamed as ‘Sally’ by his family and friends, was born into a…
