A Secret Diary of Mass Murder
Briefly

Kazimierz Sakowicz's diary stands as a haunting testament to the atrocities committed in Ponar, where he meticulously documented the execution of tens of thousands during the Holocaust. His notes reveal the grim reality behind a veil of secrecy enforced by the Nazis, showcasing the importance of individual records in capturing historical truths.
In the chilling environment of Ponar, Sakowicz's dispassionate notes detail the systematic extermination that unfolded over two years. His unique perspective, living in proximity to this horror, lends an unsettling authenticity to his account, contrasting the indifference of the broader world at that time.
Read at The Atlantic
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