The Rescue Of The Danish Jews

Author : Leo Goldberger
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : History
ISBN : 0814730116

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The Rescue of the Danish Jews by Leo Goldberger Pdf

"An immensely valuable ocntribution. As the last generation of witnesses to the Holocaust testify to its horrors, tehy must also testify to its heroes - those who risked all to safe lives. These movingly told stories restore our faith in the human spirit." —William Shirer "The mystery of the rescue phenomenon will probably always elude us. As the rescuers' narratives in this remarkable volume show, the acts of saving Jews seemed spontaneous and natural, and thus the mystery of the rescue act begins to unravel radiantly. The insights which this interdisciplinary collection of essays subtly pieces together s how in unique fashion the preconditions, or the possibilities, of individual and collective courage." —Dennis B. Klein, author of Jewish Origins of the Psychoanalytic Movement A distinguished group of internationally known individuals, Jews and non-Jews, rescuers and rescued, offer their enriching first-person accounts and reflections that explore the question: Why did the Danes risk their lives to rescue the Jewish population?

Author : Bo Lidegaard
Publisher : Signal
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780771047138

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Countrymen by Bo Lidegaard Pdf

In the entire ghastly history of the Holocaust, only two "good" stories stand out, and this is one of them. Denmark, under German Occupation, but with its King and government intact, did something no other country in Western Europe even tried to do. Knowing that German command was coming in 1943 to round up their Jews (there were 7,000 of them) for deportation to the camps, they said no. The King, his ministers, and parliament were all in agreement--those 7,000 people were theirs, they were Danes who happened to be Jewish, and nobody was going to assist in their round-up and certain death. While the government used its limited but formidable powers to manoeuver and to impede matters in Berlin, the warning went out to the Jewish community that crisis was at hand. Over the next 14 days, assisted, helped, hidden, and protected by ordinary people who came together spontaneously to the aid of their countrymen who were suddenly refugees, an incredible 6,500 out of the 7,000 total escaped -- smuggled on big boats, little boats, fishing boats, anything that floated -- to Sweden. The bare facts of this exodus have been known for decades but, astonishingly, no full history of it has ever been researched or written. The refugees kept diaries, letters, family accounts which have now been brought together and form the basis of this riveting account. After a powerful historical introduction, the book follows the story on a day-by-day basis. We watch and share the heartstopping experiences of real people during those fateful two weeks from September 26 to October 9, 1943. This is a story of ordinary glory, of simple courage and moral fortitude that shines out in the terrible history of the 20th century.

Author : Emmy E Werner
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-04-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786746699

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A Conspiracy Of Decency by Emmy E Werner Pdf

The people of Denmark managed to save almost their country's entire Jewish population from extinction in a spontaneous act of humanity -- one of the most compelling stories of moral courage in the history of World War II. Drawing on many personal accounts, Emmy Werner tells the story of the rescue of the Danish Jews from the vantage-point of living eyewitnesses- the last survivors of an extraordinary conspiracy of decency that triumphed in the midst of the horrors of the Holocaust. A Conspiracy of Decency chronicles the acts of people of good will from several nationalities. Among them were the German Georg F. Duckwitz, who warned the Jews of their impending deportation, the Danes who hid them and ferried them across the Oresund, and the Swedes who gave them asylum. Regardless of their social class, education, and religious and political persuasion, the rescuers all shared one important characteristic: they defined their humanity by their ability to act with great compassion. These people never considered themselves heroes -- they simply felt that they were doing the right thing.

Author : Sofie Lene Bak
Publisher : Museum Tusculanum Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 9788763539586

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Nothing to Speak of by Sofie Lene Bak Pdf

In October 1943, Adolph Hitler ordered the mass arrest of Jews in Denmark. While many Danish Jews were rounded up and deported to concentration camps, thousands fled to Sweden in one of the most successful--and famous--rescue operations of Jews in wartime Europe. Based on more than one hundred interviews, Nothing to Speak Of sheds new light on this rescue operation, telling the story of what happened to these survivors after October 1943. This richly illustrated volume is the first to deal with the long-term consequences of escape, exile, and deportation during this harrowing time for Danish citizens, uncovering deep and painful memories that still haunt many survivors today.

Author : Martha Loeffler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Righteous Gentiles in the Holocaust
ISBN : STANFORD:36105112312538

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Boats in the Night by Martha Loeffler Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:987168926

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The Rescue of the danish jews by Anonim Pdf

Author : Harold Flender
Publisher : Plunkett Lake Press
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-09
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Rescue in Denmark by Harold Flender Pdf

“German troops entered [Denmark, a] country of four and a half million persons on April 9, 1940, and three years passed before the purge against Danish Jews was begun. On the night of October 1, 1943, the Nazi boot kicked open doors in rooms largely empty. Only a fraction of the Danish Jews — 472 — were caught and sent to Theresienstadt Concentration Camp (where 53 of them died). The remaining 7,500 escaped — thanks to one German and several thousands of their countrymen. How? That was the question that puzzled the American journalist and television-writer, Harold Flender... He returned to Denmark for intensive research among rescuers and rescued and in archives. This book is the result... Flender brings out the risks and agonies, the drama and the heroism, in straight, professional reporting... [a] well-done work.” — Poul Lassen, The New York Times “One of the most exciting books about the frustration of the Nazis that has come out in a long time... a fabulous story.” — Wilmington News “A marvelous story...” — Chicago Tribune “As thrilling as it is uplifting.” — The Christian Science Monitor “Heartwarming story told in thrilling detail... should he read by everyone...” —Cleveland Plain Dealer “Inspiring and little-known story...” — Columbus Dispatch “Remarkable account of human courage and decency.” — The Denver Post “Powerful, heart-warming... one of the best and most starring stories out of the Nazi terror...” — Grand Junction Daily Sentinel “A graphic story of one of history’s greatest rescues.” — Hartford Times “Suspenseful... lifts the spirit... a rewarding book.” — Honolulu Star Bulletin & Advertiser “Simple, dramatic and moving... One of the most exciting and heartening [stories] to come out of the war.” — The London Observer “Impossible to stop reading... Everybody should read it.” — The London Spectator “An inspiring story of courage and good will...” — Library Journal “Remarkable... Effectively and comprehensively told...” — Los Angeles Times “A book that exceeds in fascination, as well as strangeness and truth, any current work of fiction.” — National Jewish Post & Opinion “Is stranger than fiction.” — Norfolk Virginian Pilot “Definitely should be read...” — Philadelphia Bulletin “Very moving and exciting...” — Publishers’ Weekly “Dramatic... well written account...” — Roanoke Times “Exciting and well documented...” — Sacramento Bee “Moving... true story of adventure and devotion...” — St. Petersburg Times “Easy to read and as exciting as any work of fiction...” — Yorkshire Evening Press (UK)

Author : Ann Byers
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 076603321X

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Rescuing the Danish Jews by Ann Byers Pdf

"Examines the rescue of the Danish Jews during World War II, including background on Denmark and the Holocaust, firsthand accounts from the many people involved, and how thousands of Jews were saved from the Nazis"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Dennis B. Klein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
ISBN : OCLC:236076238

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The Rescue of the Danish Jews by Dennis B. Klein Pdf

Author : A. Buckser
Publisher : Springer
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2003-05-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781403976864

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After the Rescue by A. Buckser Pdf

In October of 1943, the Danish resistance rescued almost all of the Jews in Copenhagen from roundups by the occupying Nazis. In the years since, Jews have become deeply engaged in a Danish culture that presents very few barriers of antisemitism or prejudice. This book explores the questions that such inclusion raises for the Danish Jews, and what their answers can tell us about the meaning of religion, ethnicity and community in modern society. Social scientists have long argued that modernity poses challenges for traditional ethnic communities, by breaking down the networks of locality, kinship, religion and occupation that have held such communities together. For the Danish Jews, inclusion into the larger society has led to increasing fragmentation, as the community has split into a bewildering array of religious, social, and political factions. Yet it remains one of Scandinavia's most vital religious organizations, and Jewishness remains central to self-understanding for thousands of its members. How this has happened - how the Jewish world has maintained its significance while losing any sense of coherence or unity - suggests a new understanding of the meaning of ethnic community in contemporary society.

Author : Therkel Stræde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Denmark
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114938702

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October 1943 by Therkel Stræde Pdf

Author : Leni Yahil
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015046414218

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The Rescue of Danish Jewry by Leni Yahil Pdf

Bog om de danske jøders flugt til Sverige i oktober 1943, jødernes historie i Danmark, den tyske besættelse og den danske modstandsbevægelse. Der gennemgås det politiske liv i landet med den danske samarbejdspolitiks sammenbrud, den dansk nazisme og anti-semitisme og deportation til koncentraionslejren Theresienstadt. Bogen fortæller også om livet som flygtning i Sverige samt i det befriede Danmark.

Author : Howard S. Veisz
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1545436789

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Henny and Her Boat by Howard S. Veisz Pdf

Henny and Her Boat provides a fresh perspective on the Danes' defense of their Jewish countrymen during years of Nazi occupation and, ultimately, their heroic rescue of the Danish Jews on a fleet of fishing boats and other small craft. Leo Goldberger, a leading expert on the Danish rescue, hails the book as an "educational gem," which describes the rescue in "riveting detail" by following one participant's rise from youthful bystander to rescuer to armed resister. Henny Sinding, daughter of a Danish navy officer, teamed with a fledgling resistance group to save three hundred Jews on a lighthouse supply boat named Gerda III. Each night for a month Henny bravely escorted Jews from secret rendezvous points to a dockside warehouse and then slipped them past Nazi sentries into Gerda III's cargo hold. Gerda III's crew completed the escape-motoring daily past German warships and mines to unoccupied Sweden. After the rescue Henny's team became one of Denmark's leading sabotage groups, while Gerda III continued to save persons hunted by the Nazis. The story of Gerda III and the people associated with it-Henny; Mix, the dashing young resistance fighter who she loved; and many giants of the Danish resistance-epitomizes the story of a nation that rose from a humbling surrender to battle the Nazis and hand the Gestapo its most glaring defeat.

Author : Ellen Levine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Denmark
ISBN : 0823417557

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Darkness Over Denmark by Ellen Levine Pdf

An account of people in Denmark who risked their lives to protect and rescue their Jewish neighbors from the Nazis during World War II.

Author : Herbert Pundik
Publisher : Gefen Books
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105119417769

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In Denmark it Could Not Happen by Herbert Pundik Pdf

This book is about men and women who risked their lives to rescue their fellow countrymen. The Jewish community of Denmark was the only one in Nazi-Controlled Europe which survived WWII intact by escaping in small boats to neutral Sweden in 1943.