Six Months under the Boot

Paul Ghez

1943

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This text recounts acts of violence against Jewish people. The text provides insight into Jewish history; however, The Posen Library does not condone or promote violence or oppression of any kind.

25 January

One more incident.

A woman shows up at the president’s office and demands the immediate return of her son, who is working in Djelloula, in the Italian sector.

It is impossible to reason with her.

Suddenly, her second son, there with her, takes off his coat and announces he’s going to beat the hell out of me.

I never yield to threats of…

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Creator Bio

Paul Ghez

1898–1971

Paul Ghez was born in Sousse, Tunisia. During World War I, he was wounded while serving as a volunteer in a French artillery unit. After studying law in France, he returned to Tunisia, where he served on the Jewish council and headed the veterans’ organization Les anciens combattants. Ghez volunteered again for the French army during World War II. In 1942–1943, when Tunisia was occupied by the Nazis, he was head of the Committee for the Recruitment of Jewish Manpower established by the Jewish leadership to meet Gestapo demands. In 1956, when Tunisia gained independence, Ghez moved to Lyon.

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