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This communication presents a scholarly exchange regarding historical accuracy in Holocaust research, initiated by Rabbi Charles W. Steckel's critique of David M. Szonyi's book review of Lucy S. Dawidowicz's "The War Against the Jews, 1933-45." The methodology involves textual analysis and fact-checking of statistical data and historical claims. Steckel identifies three primary factual errors: incorrect dating of the Nazi euthanasia program (stated as 1938-39 rather than 1938-1941), inaccurate pre-war Jewish population figures for Yugoslavia (43,000 versus the correct 75,000), and underestimation of countries affected by the Holocaust (fifteen versus at least twenty). Szonyi's response acknowledges these corrections while providing source documentation for his original claims, revealing discrepancies even within authoritative texts. The exchange demonstrates the complexity of Holocaust historiography, where varying methodologies and source materials can yield different statistical outcomes. The key conclusion emphasizes the critical importance of meticulous accuracy in Holocaust scholarship, with both scholars agreeing that such research demands "special reverence" given the magnitude of human suffering involved. This correspondence illustrates the ongoing scholarly dialogue necessary to maintain historical precision in Holocaust studies.

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    Published 1976

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