Au Pilori
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Au Pilori, also known as Le Pilori, was an anti-Semitic
newspaper published in Occupied France during World War II
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The paper first appeared as Le Pilori, before changing its name through an evolution of the editorial team. Funded by the Germans, it did not hesitate to campaign against specific individuals, against persons "suspected" of being Jewish, and against professions normally practiced by Jews, for instance dermatologists.
Throughout the war it was published from 43 rue Monceau, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
The newspaper should not be confused with the similar Swiss right-wing publication of the same name, created by Georges Oltramare
.
Anti-Semitism
Antisemitism is suspicion of, hatred toward, or discrimination against Jews for reasons connected to their Jewish heritage. According to a 2005 U.S...
newspaper published in Occupied France during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
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The paper first appeared as Le Pilori, before changing its name through an evolution of the editorial team. Funded by the Germans, it did not hesitate to campaign against specific individuals, against persons "suspected" of being Jewish, and against professions normally practiced by Jews, for instance dermatologists.
Throughout the war it was published from 43 rue Monceau, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
The newspaper should not be confused with the similar Swiss right-wing publication of the same name, created by Georges Oltramare
Georges Oltramare
Georges Oltramare was a Swiss author and fascist politician who became involved in collaboration in Nazi-occupied France....
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