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Lucy Dawidowicz

American historian and writer (1915–1990)

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Jan 26, 2026
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What is the most reliable estimate of Holocaust deaths and which sources support it?

The most reliable and widely supported estimate for Jewish deaths in the Holocaust is approximately , with scholarly and institutional ranges generally between about 5.1 million and 6 million; this fi...

Oct 5, 2025
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What is the current understanding of the total number of deaths attributed to the Holocaust?

The prevailing scholarly estimate attributes roughly to the Holocaust, with the commonly cited figure of repeatedly supported by demographic analysis, Nazi records, and survivor and perpetrator testim...

Jan 2, 2026
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How do historians calculate Holocaust victim counts and why do estimates vary by region?

Historians combine documentary records, survivor testimony, demographic reconstruction and forensic analysis to estimate Holocaust victim counts, producing a widely accepted range of about five to six...

Jan 8, 2026

How did historians and demographic researchers calculate the six million Jewish deaths figure after World War II?

Historians and demographers arrived at the “six million” figure through converging lines of evidence: Nazi operational records and reports, police and Einsatzgruppen death tallies, camp transport and ...

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