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Kristallnacht (German pronunciation: [kʁɪsˈtalˌnaxt]; literally "Crystal night") or the Night of Broken Glass or "night of shattered crystal" was a pogrom in Nazi Germany on November 9-10, 1938. On a single night, 91 Jews were murdered and 25,000-30,000 were arrested and deported to concentration camps.[1][2] It is often called Novemberpogrom or Reichspogromnacht in German.
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What was the night of the shattered glass?
Kristallnacht or Reichskristallnacht is German for the night when the Nazis attacked Jewish people, property and synagogues. Literally "crystal night" due to the amount of shattered glass left on the ground.
What does kristallnacht mean?
The "Night of the Broken Glass" happened in November 1938. Over two nights, Nazis destroyed homes, schools and businesses held by Jews and killed over 100 people.
Why is crystal called Hitler speed?
Because his troops and Hitler himself used crystal meth.
Who is the best linebacker in history?
Crystal Gallegher
What almost happened to crystal palace during the war?
Nothing. The Crystal Palace was destroyed by fire in 1936 - three years before the start of World War 2.
