Why was it called the night of broken glass?

Answer 1

The Night of Broken Glass, sometimes referred to as Kristallnacht, occurred on 9-10 November 1938 (and in Austria 10-11 November 1938). In some areas, it continued for about five days.

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Answer 2

Kristallnacht, 'the Night of Broken Glass', was a violent event against Jews. Buildings were broken into and sent on fire. The number of churches burnt is about 250, with over 5,000 stores burned down.

It happened 9-10 November 1938.

Answer 3

This happening was called The Night of Broken Glass--or Kristallnacht, in German--because The attacks left the streets covered with broken glass from the windows of Jewish-owned stores, buildings, and synagogues.

Nazi soldiers dressed in normal clothing and rioted through the streets killing innocent people(91 Jews were killed in the attack and 30,000 were arrested and incarcerated into Concentration camps), Jewish homes, hospitals, and schools were ransacked, as the attackers demolished buildings with sledgehammers, and over 1,000 synagogues were burned (95 in Vienna alone), and over 7,000 Jewish businesses destroyed or damaged.

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Answer 4

the NIGHT of November 9, 1938

Answer 5

Krystalnacht (Night of Broken Glass) was an event targeting the Jewish community throughout both Germany and Austria .

Answer 6

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