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The Fighter Of Auschwitz The Incredible True Story Of Leen Sanders Who Boxed To Help Others Survive
The Fighter Of Auschwitz The Incredible True Story Of Leen Sanders Who Boxed To Help Others Survive
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Description: The story of Dutch boxer Leen Sanders who was spared to entertain the Nazi guards and helped others survive Auschwitz. He had the dream again last night He taps the gloves of his unbeaten Polish opponent. There are rumours that the loser will be sent to the gas chamber. In 1943 Leen Sanders Dutch champion boxer was sent to Auschwitz. His wife and children were put to death while he was sent 'to the left with the others fit enough for labor. 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 Sanders stole concealed and smuggled food and clothing from SS nursing units for years to alleviate the unbearable suffering of the prisoners in need. He also regularly supplied extra food to the Dutch women in Dr. Mengele's experiment Block 10. To his fellow Jews in the camp he acted as a rescuer leader and role model defending them even on their bitter death march to Dachau towards the end of the war. A story of astonishing resilience and compassion The Fighter of Auschwitz is a testament to the endurance of humanity in the face of extraordinary evil.
Title: The Fighter Of Auschwitz The Incredible True Story Of Leen Sanders Who Boxed To Help Others Survive
Author(s): Brouwer Erik
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Barcode: 9781788404303
Pages: 336 Pages
Publication Date: 11/14/2023
Category: Boxing
Description: The story of Dutch boxer Leen Sanders who was spared to entertain the Nazi guards and helped others survive Auschwitz. He had the dream again last night He taps the gloves of his unbeaten Polish opponent. There are rumours that the loser will be sent to the gas chamber. In 1943 Leen Sanders Dutch champion boxer was sent to Auschwitz. His wife and children were put to death while he was sent 'to the left with the others fit enough for labor. 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 Sanders stole concealed and smuggled food and clothing from SS nursing units for years to alleviate the unbearable suffering of the prisoners in need. He also regularly supplied extra food to the Dutch women in Dr. Mengele's experiment Block 10. To his fellow Jews in the camp he acted as a rescuer leader and role model defending them even on their bitter death march to Dachau towards the end of the war. A story of astonishing resilience and compassion The Fighter of Auschwitz is a testament to the endurance of humanity in the face of extraordinary evil.
Title: The Fighter Of Auschwitz The Incredible True Story Of Leen Sanders Who Boxed To Help Others Survive
Author(s): Brouwer Erik
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Barcode: 9781788404303
Pages: 336 Pages
Publication Date: 11/14/2023
Category: Boxing