Adolf Hitler9 November 1938
The assassination of vom Rath in Paris is used to spark off "Kristallnacht"
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The assassination of vom Rath in Paris is used to spark off "Kristallnacht"
Roths assassination as an excuse for Kristallnacht. Hershel Grynsxpan wants to assassinate the German Ambassador but shoots Ernst vom Rath
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