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The Bielski Brothers by Peter Duffy

The Bielski Brothers

The True Story of Three Men Who Defied the Nazis, Saved 1,200 Jews, and Built a Village in the Forest

by Peter Duffy
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  • Jul 1, 2003, 320 pages
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  • May 2004, 336 pages
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