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Armed Revolt at Treblinka

On August 2, 1943 the armed revolt at Treblinka occurred. One of several similar outbreaks that were encouraged by the changing tide of the war against Germany.

Led by a small group of prisoners using primitive weapons and pistols, inmates at Treblinka attacked the guards and burned down the barracks. Between 300 and 500 prisoners escaped, although most of them were either captured or turned over by Polish peasants. Though the revolt did not stop all activities, the German government decided to liquidate the camp by October.