Heroines of Vichy France : rescuing French Jews during the Holocaust /

This book tells the largely unknown story behind the rescue activities of several young Jewish women in Vichy France during World War II and their role in the resistance against Nazi and Vichy France deportation policies. Focusing on a number of young Jewish women who defied the Nazis, it highlights...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Bartrop, Paul R. (Paul Robert), 1955- (Author), Lakin, Samantha J. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Santa Barbara, California : Praeger, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2019]
Subjects:
1900-1999
Jews > France > History > 20th century.
Jewish women in the Holocaust > France > Biography.
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) > France.
World War, 1939-1945 > Jews > Rescue > France.
World War, 1939-1945 > Underground movements > France.
Juifs > France > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Juives pendant l'Holocauste > France > Biographies.
Holocauste, 1939-1945 > France.
Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 > Juifs > Sauvetage > France.
Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 > Mouvements de résistance > France.
HISTORY > Europe > Western.
Ethnic relations
Jewish women in the Holocaust
Jews
War > Underground movements
France > Ethnic relations.
France
Biographies
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • France, the Jews, and the War
  • The "Free zone": the Nazis take over
  • The Italian interlude: shades of benevolence
  • An inclusive unity: Jews and Christians link arms
  • Entr-acte: rescue on the border
  • Annemasse: the limits of courage
  • Voices of the rescued: the children speak
  • Afterlives and legacies
  • Coda: remembering the passeurs.

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