Treblinka - The 1943 Uprising (Episode 2)

The Jews of Warsaw were shipped to the extermination camp Treblinka II. But a plucky band of Polish army officers, doctors and Jewish slave labourers decided to launch an uprising in 1943 and escape from certain death at the hands of the SS.
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[@shaunwild8797]

Mark, don't keep us waiting too long for part three. The suspense is killing me!!

[@RoyRogerer]

I legit screamed 'NO' when I realized the episode was coming to an end. I have personally never heard of this particular uprising, and I really must know what happened.

[@lindakorbel6018]

Poor choice of words?

[@mgway4661]

Well it’s not exactly a happy ending

[@shaunwild8797]

@@lindakorbel6018 Not really.

[@naranjalorange8584]

@@lindakorbel6018 Crass wasn't it

[@ToddiusMaximus]

Mark, as a semi-academic and guy with a degree in history, I’d like to thank you for your contribution to all of us history buffs. Your content truly is in a league of its own.

[@rogerpattube]

Today say, Be an academic or do not be. There is no semi!

[@marshaldillon4387]

That part went by so fast. One thing Sir Mark you are a amazing story teller. The knowledge you have is incredible. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸

[@thomasriggle6371]

Key word here (story teller). Mark even gave you love. Well isn't that special. ☺

[@marshaldillon4387]

@@thomasriggle6371 You are a little jealous I guess

[@thomasriggle6371]

@@marshaldillon4387 lol in order to be jealous first you have offer something to be jealous of and Mark offers none of that.

[@pathutchison9866]

Maybe explain your saltiness. Not a fan I guess, but still commenting on his videos? Is does smell quite a bit like jealousy.

[@thomasriggle6371]

@@pathutchison9866 some people like salt some people don't. I love salt. Don't have to explain myself and I don't care what you think. Comprende?

[@ddpeak1]

I never realised any body fought back in these camps. Most enlightening thanks Mark. I'm ready for part three.

[@dirtyd2316]

Same that’s why I love this channel cause I’m always learning something new.

[@dezbiggs6363]

There were uprisings in Auschwitz, treblinka, and sobibor.

[@mayflower5193]

Many times people resisted or attempted uprisings but when they were stopped or captured they would kill sometimes up to hundreds of random innocent people in retaliation, It was a terribley impossible choice. Men and women also blew up a gas chamber at Auschwitz. Look up "kitty heart moxin" she has a lot of testimonials, as well as being involved.

[@johnnywatson6617]

Read more. There's alot YOU probably don't know. I'm sixteen ,I've known about this since I was ten

[@troystaunton254]

I didn’t know it, but I always assumed that it had happened. It’s be impossible for it not to happen. People would find out what awaited them And then the 2 options are fighting back or defeated acceptance (possibly even relief that it’s ending) both of which are fair and reasonable responses to the situation.

[@agentolshki1690]

Look for samuel willenberg. He will probably come up in pt 3. He was part of the escape. He found clothes of some of his family when working as sondercommando including his younger sisters coat. Just heartbreaking.

[@ringo1692]

I could only imagine what he was feeling! I know that I would want to rip out their Nazi hearts and throats with my bare hands!!!! God forgive me for what I'm thinking! It gets my blood boiling thinking that there are still people living this nightmare in certain parts of the world!!!

[@shutup2751]

just looking at pictures of treblinka as it is now covered in the winter snow without anyone in sight would send shivers down your spine it looks so beautiful in the polish countryside but was hell on earth

[@KrissowskiM]

It is a gruesome place. I’ve been there...

[@shutup2751]

@@KrissowskiM do you think it's haunted or would the souls of those murdered there even have any interest returning to such a place ?

[@KrissowskiM]

@@shutup2751 there is no such thing as ghosts or haunted places. If there was - we wouldn’t be able to function in Poland so much blood and murdering took place in Warsaw, Oświęcim or Lublin...

[@default123default2]

@@KrissowskiM I want to go there after seeing Shoa.

[@KrissowskiM]

@@default123default2 well - there are much more interesting places to visit in Poland. It’s just a wood - almost nothing is preserved - zero buildings, some half destroyed fundations.

[@KickassUncle]

Mark, a friend of mine and I are avid viewers in Warsaw, desperately awaiting your take on the Rising of '44, and, personally, on Zegota. Not allowed to 'thumbs up' more than once.

[@shouryajitbhattacharya2900]

Yep I would want one on the uprising too

[@maxio08]

Make a movie about Augustow forrest round up of August 1945 when soviets killed hundreds of local s after the war

[@anatolanatol3511]

to annoy the Soviets..killed a bunch of fellow countrymen..well, as now with gas: to spite my mother, I'll freeze my ears.Are these kids? No. This is how the "adults" decided and...many compatriots were condemned to death..because of propaganda..because of the position.. And everyone has only One life!

[@JackAShepherd]

Dzień dobry z Lublina 🇵🇱

[@CissyBrazil]

“Liquidation” is a terrifying and horrible word in this context. 😥😞

[@SgtZak_]

It’s amazing how many people Stalin liquidated over 50 million.....no outrage

[@zackpenhaligon9904]

@@SgtZak_ same as China now... Because they're leftists, communists... Its OK 🤔😠

[@deanreinke1148]

The Biden administration is working on how to “ liquidate” the Conservative Patriots right now! Be aware sheep!

[@doribellan]

@@deanreinke1148 said right on the “news!”

[@philmitchellboxing8661]

@@SgtZak_ yeah nobody has ever been outraged at Stalin for his purges 😅

[@paulzammit6685]

An excellent documentary. Lest we forget

[@somethingelse516]

Lest we forget indeed, a phrase now needed as much as ever. The horrors perpetrated on others because of their heritage during this period is a stain on humanity.

[@desertgerbil7589]

@@somethingelse516 Looks like someone (that is you) needs some extra lessons in real history rather than feed of the media and social media regarding whom they protect...

[@somethingelse516]

@@desertgerbil7589 why, do you believe in hurting and discriminating against people because of their heritage? We’re all human, can’t we all get along?

[@desertgerbil7589]

@@somethingelse516 Opposite, when one side is willing to share and collaborate, celebrates life and creativity and the other is fixed on death, destruction and "all or nothing", things are bound to get messed up Hence, if you really care about this, you need to learn what's been going on and use your independent critical thinking instead of letting the propaganda do the thinking for you. Peace!

[@somethingelse516]

@@desertgerbil7589 looking back on the comments above, you appear to disagree that we should forget the horrors of the third reich and their crimes against humanity. That regime perpetrated numerous horrors including genocide, so on that basis why on earth do you disagree with me?

[@gordoncavis1374]

Dear Dr. Felton: From my childhood years, which predate your birth, I've read everything I've ever found on WW2 and I have been reminded of facts I'd forgotten or learned something new in almost *every single one* of your short, marvelously informative, videos. I hope you teach at least a few university classes at times, to inspire students and demonstrate how to make history vastly more compelling than the current 'social media' pseudo-drama. *THANK YOU !!*

[@ColinH1973]

Treblinka- an exceptionally chilling and haunting place. Completely unlike any other camp. Harrowing.

[@emr6153]

Dunno abt that. It seems to me that to even arrive ar ANY PLACE that will VERY LIKELY RESULT IN YOUR IMMINENT DEATH bc of who you were would be just as awful to me.

[@Jtizz111]

@@emr6153 he’s talking about to visit in present times

[@tomanderson9774]

This is such an npc comment🤣

[@josephspinnerbiden3859]

Well........ It is kinda like Belzec and Sobibor. Kulmhof has a different method..... but basically the same function.

[@brianbozo2447]

amazing that it was only 50 miles from Warsaw. 1 hour journey by train from the warsaw ghetto.

[@jandekker6008]

Wirth was born in 1885, not 1895. It was the mention of him joining the army in 1905 that got me alert enough to look it up!

[@BabyKitty000]

He was also first Commandant of Belzec

[@ffsForgerFortySeven.9154]

Your fans would fund a DVD collection even if it made no money " Hell id donate for that." Would be fantastic to have, akin to a master collection of really good books !

[@shutup2751]

does dr felton have any audiobooks ?

[@unnamedchannel1237]

Who the heck even has a DVD player these dayz apart from game console owners ?

[@joycegroeneveld4329]

Dvd’s?? What are thoose???

[@zamiadams4343]

I totally agree.

[@fastsales596]

@@shutup2751 yes he does available on audible

[@saynotohookups]

This is exciting to hear that the prisoners fought back on such a large scale.

[@kizpaws]

I can hardly wait for a Part-3...! Thanks for your faithful contributions to history!♥

[@davo2003hd]

Okay, I've waited long enough. Part 3 Please. Seriously , very well done as usual. Thank you sir.

[@ekim000]

Great stuff as usual. Thanks for bringing high quality historical content to KZbin.

[@ffsForgerFortySeven.9154]

Liked ...I have gone through most of the first posted." Liked each. As always Fantastic source for ever knowing history!.

[@oncall21]

And the suspense is killing me too! Thanks for sharing Dr Felton!

[@yannschonfeld5847]

Thank you Mark for this series on the Treblinka Uprising.

[@tashahatzidakis5680]

Thank you for these great anecdotes about history that we all should be aware of. As a child growing up In front of the history channel, and a parochial school attendant for 12 years, I love listening to your amazing stories. I never once needed to study for history , and senior year in prep school got a 93 on the regents finals , which is like honors, without even lifting a page.

[@Oldtanktapper]

So nice to see some really in depth content! A video about how you set about researching some of these topics would be very interesting, such as the process of tracking down the primary source materials, sorting out contradictory evidence and so forth.

[@marlonwilliamson9392]

Oh yes, the suspense is unbearable,Mark your storytelling skills is amazing!!! research and passion to bring these things to light unparalleled! 👏👏👏

[@ascotberks2018]

Your work is excellent. I research various comments you make and can often find articles to support your work. I also have knowledge of Hong Kong having lived there for about 8 years. I became a sleuth about HKs involvement in Ww2 including Pan Am flights in Hong Kong. Anyway I am often a little clinical about these presentations,but I trust your work. Thank you for creating all this content, I value it.

[@felixduckenbroth9570]

It is so good to hear your work! It’s not just the accuracy of the historical outline but the most important thing is the historians distance and political non-affiliation of it! Staying neutral even in the description of the most horrific acts of human barbary elevates you to be a nowadays very rare example of your profession! Thank you very much for every single episode of it! I enjoy them immensely! Cheerio from Germany

[@bashirmuhammad8181]

A great narrative! I was waiting for this.

[@Zombywoof92553]

I can't wait for part 3. Thank you

[@greglammers9905]

Thanks for the lesson Dr Felton. Can’t wait till episode 3

[@codaalive5076]

I'm giving likes to this videos before music at beginning finishes. Great work!

[@bigwave7207]

Thanks mark. Your videos are so well researched, interesting to watch and informative. Your videos take these historical events and incorporates the human experience of the people who lived these events. It’s a great way to do history, and helps later generations really understand these events. Hopefully we can use this approach to improve our human race, as history is a great teacher.

[@kami-kaze5084]

Thank you for everything you do Mr. Felton.

[@TheDylan0070]

Learned so much since I started recently watching thanks Mark !

[@unnamedchannel1237]

Remember , if you want to remember you are alive - drip a drop of lemon juice in your left eye

[@thegunslinger1363]

In a space of only 13 months. 900,000 had been murdered there. That's close to the entire population of Dublin.

[@shutup2751]

i always find the extermination camps to be more eerie than auschwitz due to their obscure locations out in the countryside far away from anywhere and the fact little of them remains today yet the forests were they are located witnessed the murder of millions

[@choughed3072]

That's crazy numbers, there is only about 565,000 in my whole county.

[@shutup2751]

@@choughed3072 good oul suriname

[@thegunslinger1363]

@@choughed3072 They were just getting started. They planned to starve to death 30 million "useless eaters" in the Soviet Union. As part of the hunger plan.

[@djquinn11]

That’s so sad and evil, what a monstrous place.

[@j.a.armour2427]

Fascinating series on the uprising at Treblinka! You provide many interesting details which makes your videos very thorough and thus very satisfying. Plus your delivery is calm & steady which makes your videos easy to listen to and easy to understand.. I wondered for a long time why so many dead bodies got to be piled up all over Treblinka just before Stangl took over as commandant and now I know why: it was the over ambitious commandant at the time, Dr. Irmfried Eberl who had many, many people killed without taking into account how to dispose of their bodies. The killing capacity at Treblinka far surpassed the capacity to get rid of the bodies. I remember from the movie 'Shoah' that the sonderkommando were ordered to clean up the dead bodies and the representative of the sonderkommando replied 'we'd rather be shot.' So it must have been awful. Anyway, again great video series!

[@noonesperfect]

Just watched interview of guard from Treblinka. Mark channel is all we can see detailed facts with no judgement. Constructive research work indeed

[@nimbusnimbus.IV.]

That was great Dr. Felton, thank you.

[@layke6327]

Thank you Dr.Felton another great work, puts big production houses to shame!

[@allananderson1906]

Thanks again Mark.Another outstanding vid!

[@johntowner1893]

Ohhh I can’t wait to hear the next instalment!

[@HiddenHistoryYT]

Brilliant video as always Dr. Felton

[@kbro7997]

Fantastic video once again, Dr. Felton! 💗 I don't mean to impose, but would you consider doing a video on the "Calypso Jews"? Those were the Jewish refugees from Europe who fled the Holocaust and settled in the Caribbean islands, especially Trinidad. Anyway, thanks once again for a great video! Have a nice day.

[@Dsdcain]

The stories of some of the survivors of this uprising though..... I'm sure Dr. Felton will most likely speak about it, so I'm not going to provide any "spoilers" for non-history buffs. Suffice to say, this is my favorite history channel on all of KZbin. No bull, just facts, and interesting ones at that. If someone is brand new here watch the Opium War series. I learned so much from that. Mainly due to the fact that my primary interest in history was always American history, and the Roman Empire. So I learn from this channel, and I love it. 😎👍👍

[@markhughes7927]

His witness matured in to your presentation. Amazing resilience of the internees.

[@garymckee8857]

You are a Master Story Teller. Thanks.

[@djquinn11]

Another outstanding video, I always learn from your content, thank you!

[@zamiadams4343]

Such a tragic and amazingly brilliant episode Mark.

[@pathutchison9866]

Love your work Mark. Just Finished Operation Swallow. Keep up the great work.

[@default123default2]

More Eastern front please. So many stories out there

[@steelhelmetstan7305]

I'm just starting the washing up after Iv e had my tea....it will be a pleasure doing this chore whilst watching another top video from the Felton studios🙂🙂

[@leemichael2154]

Harsh criticism from your SS bosses? He must have messed up pretty badly brilliant upload as we come to expect from Dr Felton

[@Sven-ql3ch]

what

[@leszekwolkowski9856]

Dr. Yool-Yan Ho-rong-jit-zki (the "j" is the french one). Keep up the amazing work Prof. Felton. I admire your passion an work ethic.

[@AidanHughes585]

Should be narrating on TV , brilliant 👏👍

[@christianpethukov8155]

And he's already making content better than what is found on TV.

[@frankmithra6140]

Thank you so much. God bless your work 😇 God bless all those souls😇

[@sujithgnth]

Hey Mark, I LOVE YOUR SERIES :)

[@ernienorth8394]

Thanks Mark. I can’t say it enough, you do outstanding work!

[@RhodeIslandWildlife]

Thank you Dr Felton.

[@rogerwebb1338]

I want to know how it ends, but I don't want to look it up because your presentation is worth the wait, but as other have said, I hope it's not too long. This is fantastic! It's like if the History Channel actually did history, and frankly that's always killed me because there are so many fascinating, real stories, that it boggles my mind that they'd fill time with alien stories. I hope you, and a dozen more like you, finally make that dream a reality. I'd pay cash money for a subscription. That being said, I'm finally off to Patreon to subscribe.

[@tcniel]

These are stories we (of the world) need to hear, as tough as they are to think about we must remember that this all happened not to long ago and indeed could happen again, my parents families (all Danish) resisted the occupation of Denmark, as fighters at night or as my father did a spy working in a business office and after the war a hunter for those to face war trials, along with other allied officers, (OSS) watching this series allows me to better understand what went on, and for that understanding sir I thank you.

[@kentmitchell1510]

the Danish resistance to the German occupation was exemplary. This American tips his hat to you.

[@rustman420]

Amazing work!

[@brettshea8623]

Been waiting for this...thanks legend!

[@boredpilot8181]

Dear Mr. Felton, I too am an enthusiast of your content and find your niche stories quite riveting. I must ask however, what are your sources? I should think that any serious listener who seeks to truly understand and empathize with the times would find a reference in the description very helpful.

[@vladimirpoutine6636]

Great series Mark, thank you

[@motelluver945]

Very excited for a new video ! I'll enjoy it.

[@Pawelec801]

Level of info detail is amazing. You must have a secret time machine.

[@TankerBricks]

Once again Mark delivers and excels!

[@henriknilsson7851]

This is yet again a really great series! I bet most all of your viewers knew nothing about this uprising before seeing this. The Nazis really used a lot of resources in their highly organized, grotesque inhumanity.

[@saynotohookups]

I had no idea about the uprising at Treblinka. When I was in my teens I heard something briefly about Treblinka on a program but don't remember anything about an uprising.

[@robertschlesinger1342]

Interesting and worthwhile video.

[@tonymcdonnly6492]

Your facts regarding WWII are very exact. As an ardent student of this time period, I have learned so much from you Mr. Felton. Thank you for being a true Professor of this subject. Suggestion: An expose on nazi camp guard Irma Grese would make an interesting video.

[@d_bag8992]

Love your videos

[@terrystephens1102]

Looking forward to the next episode.

[@SirGosht]

Thanks for the video. Happy to help with the pronunciation with Polish names next time.

[@markward2436]

another quality felton production

[@berni9977]

I absolutely love Marks vids. How is he NOT on TV?

[@KelseyDunlevy]

He has been featured on TV many times! Just not his own show--which i think he deserves!

[@martinhogg5337]

Keep up the great work Dr Felton!

[@rudithedog7534]

Thanks Mark very interesting

[@zillsburyy1]

mark felton belongs in the library of congress

[@hgm8337]

Loving these little known pieces of history.

[@franklindguccibelt6209]

Absolutely fantastic, How do I find information about these topics like diagrams and pictures that isn't normally seen in books or Google search

[@howser1961]

My go-to channel

[@jankubiak324]

Great and sad episode... P.S, the c in Dr.Chorazycki's name is pronounced like the c in the word "central", and the Ch in the beggining of the name is pronounced like H, so phonetically, it would go along the lines of "Horowzycki". Polish names are easy to butcher unfortunately.

[@maxio08]

To pay highest respect it should be prenounced as follows: dr Khoronzhitsky

[@guyonearth]

Coming from a Polish family, I have some experience with Polish names. Chorazycki is the Polish version of what is written as Horowitz in English. A close approximation of the correct pronunciation would be hwor-oh-witch-key. Polish uses a number of consonants that don't exist in English.

[@josephpostma1787]

So like horo zi ski

[@shinigxmi1627]

yayyyyy new audio to listen to :)))))

[@ohoto3896]

7:50 what a hero. Truly beyond comprehension for those of us who have are so fortunate to be free. Risking the stabbing of the guard and being unable to take the poison in a last act of defiance

[@BlitzkriegRap]

These stories are amazing to say the least

[@opiecunningham1570]

Just finished Mark Felton's book, "Guarding Hitler". Excellent read.... As with his videos, the book was interesting, informative and full of bits that I had no clue about.

[@shutup2751]

is it the type of book you could still read while on holiday sitting out on the balcony in the sun with a nice cold beer you can read it anywhere is what i mean ?

[@opiecunningham1570]

@@shutup2751 Sure thing, read it with beer or wine.

[@shutup2751]

@@opiecunningham1570 did it take pretty quick to get invested into it ?

[@shouryajitbhattacharya2900]

I see Mark Felton video I click like

[@badmonkey2222]

Thanks Mark 👍

[@hoosierpatriot2280]

This series is captivating! I'm hanging on every word! I will be sad once the series is over but if I may, I have a suggestion for a new series. Please please please research and do a series on the Bielski brothers in Belorussia!

[@penultimateh766]

How on earth does this man have time to do all the research required to put out such a volume of excellent content? Does he have like a whole staff of grad students working for him??

[@rumpelhayzer]

Hi Mark, thanks for another interesting episode. Just a small remark, in case it matters. Chorążycki is indeed incredible hard to pronounce for a non-polish. To make it easier for you, yet still close to the original, I would suggest - Horonshytzki.

[@bamajr21]

I saw you on the “American History Channel” the other day, I can’t remember what the topic was though

[@danielpavhu6870]

Iots of love frm Africa, thanks Mark

[@lucky61967]

Great job once again

[@jacquelinenoble6640]

Wow, just wow such bravery.

[@joranvandersluis]

very good to follow, even for me(since i loose focus quikly)

[@gustavth1]

When are you going to upload these as podcasts?

[@Invading-Specious]

Thank you. i will remember.

[@johnosandra]

Mark Felton once ran a marathon backwards just to see what 2nd place looked like.

[@I_Lemaire]

Hello Dr Felton. Thank you so much for this video. Do you know how early the Western Allies (ie British & Americans) knew of the Reinhard camps? Also, are there any known survivors of the Belzec camp?

[@jfournerat1274]

Yes There were indeed some known survivors of Belzec. Unfortunately there were only 7 people who survived Belzec. Unfortunately 2 of the people who survived Belzec have unknown names. The names of the other survivors of Belzec were Rudolph Reder, Chaim Hirzmann, Ruthie, Israel Sziparo, and Yisarel Sipra.

[@I_Lemaire]

@@jfournerat1274 Thank you so much. Very tragic. Never again.

[@jfournerat1274]

@@I_Lemaire you are welcome.

[@kyledunn6853]

Mr. Felton, could you please do a special about the mass escape at Sobibor?

[@calvanoni5443]

The movie was good. I don't know how accurate though.

[@shutup2751]

@@calvanoni5443 it's largely accurate the majority of characters were based on real people and the events shown in the film are largely similar to what actually happened in real life

[@calvanoni5443]

It felt that way. An excellent movie that's sobering!

[@LK-bz9sk]

Thay was a good movie. I'd like to see Mr Felton do one too since he is so detailed and thoroughly researched in all his work.

[@XxBloggs]

@@calvanoni5443 the movie is incredibly sanitised. Have a look at the Russian movie about Sobibor. It’s far more realistic but is in Russian.

[@ZombiesCometh]

Got me in such suspense!