The Zekelman Holocaust Center Series: The Ritchie Boys-Jewish American Soldiers During WWII

The Ritchie Boys were a select group of soldiers during WWII who trained at a secret US military intelligence camp. Among them were many German-Jewish refugees, chosen to help counter the Nazi war effort because of their intimate knowledge of German culture and language. You will hear the testimonies of local Holocaust survivors and learn more about the Ritchie Boys, who played a critical role in winning the war while fighting antisemitism at home and abroad.