1. Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

2. Today we will… Identify the key facts about the Warsaw Uprising
Examine the events of the Uprising through the film ‘The Pianist’

3. I can… Find out key facts about the uprising.
Take notes on events from the film.

4. Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
19th April 1943 – middle of June 1943.
A non-violent resistance movement was started to fight against the Nazis.
Non-violent resistance such as smuggling food into the ghetto, setting up illegal workshops etc.

5. Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
19th April 1943 – middle of June 1943.
Once deportations became more regular, a more organised resistance movement developed.
Guns and weapons were smuggled into the ghetto in bags of potatoes.

6. Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
19th April 1943 – middle of June 1943.
The people in the ghetto attacked the Nazis using guerrilla tactics.
They used petrol bombs and guns.
They were much better prepared than the Nazis expected.

7. Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
19th April 1943 – middle of June 1943.
The Nazis failed to defeat the resistance and they firebombed it from the air.
Eventually, they burnt it down. Block by block.

8. Today we will… Identify the key facts about the Warsaw Uprising
Examine the events of the Uprising through the film ‘The Pianist’

9. I can… Find out key facts about the uprising.
Take notes on events from the film.