The Holocaust was indisputably one of the most horrific events in human history. It also showcased moments of defiance, and inspirational stories about escaping the Holocaust affirm the endurance of the human spirit, even in the bleakest times. It wasn't easy to escape a concentration camp - they were prisons designed to detain and kill. Guards didn't hesitate to shoot prisoners who stood too close to fences or appeared to flee. They also interrogated, tortured, and executed people who they believed were plotting an escape. The decision to escape a camp was thus incredibly risky.