The Night of the Broken Glass (Kristallnacht)

The Night of the Broken Glass, or Kristallnacht, took place on November 9-10, 1938, in Nazi Germany. It was a coordinated violent attack against Jewish people, their homes, businesses, and synagogues. The name refers to the shattered glass from broken windows. Orchestrated by the Nazi government, this event marked a significant escalation in anti-Semitic persecution, showing increasing hatred and violence toward Jews, ultimately leading toward the Holocaust. It was a shockingly widespread act of violence that changed perceptions and signaled a darker chapter in history.