Telegram from Sir G. Ogilvie Forbes about "Kristallnacht," November 10, 1938

    Telegram from Sir G Ogilvie Forbes regarding the damage dealt to Jewish properties during ‘Kristallnacht’ on November 10, 1938
    Courtesy of The National Archives (United Kingdom), Forbes, G. Ogilvie, "Kristallnacht," 10 November 1938

    Description 

    This telegram was sent by Sir G. Ogilvie Forbes in Berlin, Germany, about the damage that occurred during Kristallnact to many Jewish properties. Kristallnacht, also known as the "Night of Broken Glass," refers to the violent anti-Jewish pogrom which took place on November 9 and 10, 1938, in Germany. 

    Transcript of Telegram from Sir G. Ogilvie Forbes about "Kristallnacht"

    Source-Dependent Questions

    • Describe what happened to Jewish stores and shops during Kristallnacht. Compare that to the partly British-owned store. What was the difference between these stores? What did that indicate about society in Germany at that time?
    • What was the attitude of the police while these events were occurring?
    • What evidence is there that shows that Kristallnacht was deliberately planned?

    Citation Information 

    Forbes, G. Ogilvie, "Kristallnacht," 10 November 1938. Courtesy of The National Archives (United Kingdom)

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