Who Resisted In Nazi Occupied Countries? Flashcards
How did Poland resist?
Point: those who had only faced persecution resisted.
Evidence: exiled polish government worked out of London with the allies
Analysis: they had no choice and we’re persecuted so badly they might as well resist because they were facing death any way so it was theirs only real option.
How did Holland resist?
Point: resistance grew over the war
Evidence: as resistance increased nazi retribution increased
Analysis: as Holland got increasingly tired of being occupied resistance increased because nazis were becoming increasingly worse treating of Holland as they struggled during the war and they didnt like that so they strayed it resist.
How did Denmark resist?
Point: the whole country rallied to resist.
Evidence: 90% danish jews escaped by boat helped by spontaneous public support in 1943.
Analysis: when people realised what the nazis were doing and how they could help they did, this was enabled by the public therefore people were serious about resisting because they were risking their lives as well. Resistance could also be large scale because there must’ve been lots of people involved to transport 90% of the Jewish population.
