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The outbreak of war in September 1939 led to severe disruption of communications, and travel from Germany to France and Britain become extremely difficult. Until the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands and Belgium in May 1940 a small number of children did manage to reach Britain by way of the Netherlands. Thereafter, it was almost impossible.
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What happend to the children when they got off the kindertransport?
Parents desperate to get their kids away from the Nazis sent them on the Kindertransport. The trip was rough on the kids but they were sent to safe areas like London where they lived with friends or relatives until the war was over.
Do bombs start wars?
Bombs don't start wars, people do.
Why did Wilhelm 2 start the war?
KAiser Wilhelm 2 did not exactly start WW1. Yes the actions he took contirbuted to the war but he did not start it and also he did not try to halt it.
When did people start following Hitler?
Hitler began to have a significant following after 1929, with the start of the Depression.
When did the trenches first start?
the trenches first started in 1914, the start of world war 1.
When did the kindertransport start and end?
The Kindertransport programme began in November 1938 and ended in September 1939. Britain took in over 10,000 children during this time. Kindertransport was aimed for children 17 and under.
When did the kinder transport start and end?
The Kindertransport started in Harwich, England on December 2, 1938.
How many people were saved fronm kindertransport?
nearly 10,000
How many Jewish children were saved as a result of the Kindertransport?
10,000
What are the ratings and certificates for Into the Arms of Strangers Stories of the Kindertransport - 2000?
Into the Arms of Strangers Stories of the Kindertransport - 2000 is rated/received certificates of: Argentina:13 Australia:PG Germany:o.Al. (bw) UK:PG USA:PG
What happend to the children when they got off the kindertransport?
Parents desperate to get their kids away from the Nazis sent them on the Kindertransport. The trip was rough on the kids but they were sent to safe areas like London where they lived with friends or relatives until the war was over.
When did kindertransport start?
Kindertransport began in 1938, with a series of rescue efforts which brought thousands of refugee Jewish children to Great Britain from Nazi Germany. Private citizens or organizations had to guarantee to pay for each child's care, education, and eventual emigration from Britain. In return for this guarantee, the British government agreed to allow unaccompanied refugee children to enter the country on temporary travel visas.
Who was involved in kindertransport and lebensborn?
Children under the age of 17, the United Kingdom, and with little publicity, the United States.
What is Kindertransport?
Kindertransport refers to the rescue efforts that took place during World War II to evacuate mostly Jewish children from Nazi-occupied countries to safety in Great Britain. Between 1938 and 1940, around 10,000 children were transported out of danger.
How many children escaped during the Holocaust?
It be impossible to ascertain, the kindertransport rescued 10,000 children prior to the outbreak of WW2
Who won the Oscar for Documentary - Feature - in 2000?
Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport won the Oscar for Documentary - Feature - in 2000.
What were the consequences of the kinder-transport?
The Kindertransport resulted in the rescue of approximately 10,000 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied territories, providing them with safety and the opportunity for a new life in Britain. However, the program also meant that many of these children were separated from their families, most of whom were unable to escape and perished in the Holocaust. The experiences of Kindertransport survivors highlighted the resilience of displaced youth but also underscored the profound trauma and loss endured by families. Ultimately, the Kindertransport became a poignant symbol of both hope and the tragic consequences of the Holocaust.
