Summary of Jeremy Dronfield's The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz

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#1 For the first time in the history of Austria, the leadership of the state required an open commitment to the homeland. The country was divided on whether to remain independent from German tyranny or not.

#2 The Karmelitermarkt was the main market in Vienna, and it was here that Tini Kleinmann bought her supplies for the week. The marketplace was full of stalls owned by Jewish traders. The pro-independence slogans were everywhere, painted on the pavements in big, bold letters.

#3 The Austrian government’s campaign for the plebiscite was suspended due to the developing crisis. There were rumours that the Viennese police would side with local Nazis if it came to a confrontation.

#4 The family was happy and peaceful in their home, until a written ultimatum came from Germany demanding that the plebiscite be canceled and that Chancellor Schuschnigg resign. The Austrian government had until 7:30 p. m. to comply.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Aug 2, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822564565

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#1

For the first time in the history of Austria, the leadership of the state required an open commitment to the homeland. The country was divided on whether to remain independent from German tyranny or not.

#2

The Karmelitermarkt was the main market in Vienna, and it was here that Tini Kleinmann bought her supplies for the week. The marketplace was full of stalls owned by Jewish traders. The pro-independence slogans were everywhere, painted on the pavements in big, bold letters.

#3

The Austrian government’s campaign for the plebiscite was suspended due to the developing crisis. There were rumours that the Viennese police would side with local Nazis if it came to a confrontation.

#4

The family was happy and peaceful in their home, until a written ultimatum came from Germany demanding that the plebiscite be canceled and that Chancellor Schuschnigg resign. The Austrian government had until 7:30 p. m. to comply.

#5

On Sunday, the radio was playing music when an announcement came over, postponing the referendum. It was like a tap on the shoulder. The music stopped, and a voice announced that Austria would be taken over by Germany if the referendum was not canceled.

#6

The synagogue was filled with the sound of the Hallelujah chorus, led by the cantor’s tenor, and the voices of the choir. Outside the synagogue, a mob was gathering.

#7

The Nazis invaded Austria, and the country was left to the dogs. The European powers objected to Germany’s invasion of sovereign territory, but Mussolini, supposedly Austria’s ally, refused to consider any military action.

#8

The German army was approaching Vienna, and the city’s Nazis were excited and triumphant. The majority of the population began to sway with the times and hate and envy against the Jews built to a head.

#9

The Nazis ruled Austria, and Gustav Kleinmann, a hopeful man by nature, believed that his family might be safe. The Nazis would surely only persecute the devout, the openly Hebraic, and the Orthodox, wouldn’t they.

#10

Edith Kleinmann was a young woman who kept her head high as she walked. She was 18 years old and wanted to be a hat designer. She had a good time and went out with boys, but she was also Jewish, which made her father uncomfortable.

#11

In the coming weeks, the scrubbing games became a daily part of life in Jewish neighborhoods. The patriotic slogans on the buildings could not be removed, and the