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The uprising lasted from April 19 to May 16, 1943, and was the largest Jewish revolt against the Nazis. The uprising began after the Nazis began the final deportation of the remaining inhabitants of the ghetto. The Jewish Combat Organization and the Jewish Military Union, two organizations within the ghetto, launched an armed insurgency against the heavily armed German forces. The fighters used homemade weapons and tunnels to combat the Nazis. Despite being heavily outnumbered and facing superior firepower, the fighters in the ghetto held off the Nazis for almost a month. However, the Germans eventually succeeded in suppressing the rebellion and systematically destroyed the ghetto, killing and deporting most of the remaining Jews. The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising had a significant impact on Jewish resistance during the Holocaust. It inspired other uprisings in ghettos and concentration camps, and became a symbol of Jewish defiance against the Nazis. The uprising also brought attention to the horrors of the Holocaust and rallied support for Jewish refugees and survivors. The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising remains an important event in Jewish history and the fight against oppression. It is remembered as a symbol of determination and courage in the face of overwhelming odds. The site of the former ghetto is now a memorial and museum, serving as a reminder of the atrocities committed during the Holocaust and the resilience of its victims.