Yakov Wasserman (Krakow – Proszowice – Israel) Yakov was the eldest of three sons in a religious Jewish family living in Krakow. His father traded in flour, and every summer the family spent time at his grandfather’s farm near Proszowice. His grandfather owned a small flour mill, and Yakov’s childhood Continue Reading

During World War II, Germany took over most of Europe using a new tactic called “blitzkrieg” (lightning war). Blitzkrieg involved a massive attack using planes, tanks, and artillery. These units were supposed to break through enemy defenses in a narrow section of the front. Air support prevented the enemy from Continue Reading