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The Escape Line: How The Ordinary Heroes Of Dutchparis Resisted The Nazi Occupation Of Western Europe
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Of All The Resistance Organizations That Operated During The War, About Which Much Has Been Written, One Stands Out For Its Transnational Character, The Diversity Of The Tasks Its Members Took On, And The Fact That, Unlike Many Of The Known Evasion Lines, It Was Not Directed By Allied Officers, But Rather By Group Of Ordinary Citizens. Between 1942 And 1945, They Formed A Network To Smuggle Dutch Jews And Others Targeted By The Nazis South Into France, Via Paris, And Then To Switzerland. This Network Became Known As The Dutchparis Escape Line, Eventually Growing To Include 300 People And Expanding Its Reach Into Spain. Led By Jean Weidner, A Dutchman Living In France, Many Lacked Any Experience In Clandestine Operations Or Military Tactics, And Yet They Became One Of The Most Effective Resistance Groups Of The Second World War. Dutchparis Largely Improvised Its Operationsscrounging For Food On The Black Market, Forging Documents, And Raising Cash. Hunted Relentlessly By The Nazis, Some Were Even Captured And Tortured. In Addition To Jews, Those It Helped Escape The Clutches Of The Nazis Included Resistance Fighters, Political Foes, Allied Airmen, And Young Men Looking To Get To London To Enlist. As The Need Grew More Desperate, So Did The Bravery Of Those Who Rose To Meet It.Using Recently Declassified Archives, The Escape Line Tells The Story Of The Dutchparis And The Thousands Of People It Saved During World War Ii. Author Megan Koreman, Who Was Given Exclusive Access To Many Of The Archives, Is Herself The Daughter Of Dutch Parents Who Were Part Of The Resistance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Escape Line'? A: 'The Escape Line' tells the story of the Dutch-Paris Escape Line, a network formed by ordinary citizens to smuggle Dutch Jews and others targeted by the Nazis from occupied territories to safety during World War II.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Escape Line'? A: The book is authored by Megan Koreman, who has exclusive access to declassified archives related to the Dutch-Paris Escape Line and is the daughter of Dutch parents who were part of the resistance.
- Q: When was 'The Escape Line' published? A: 'The Escape Line' was published on May 7, 2018.
- Q: What is the page count for 'The Escape Line'? A: 'The Escape Line' contains 424 pages.
- Q: What format is 'The Escape Line' available in? A: 'The Escape Line' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: Does 'The Escape Line' include illustrations? A: Yes, 'The Escape Line' is an illustrated edition.
- Q: What historical events does 'The Escape Line' cover? A: 'The Escape Line' covers the operations of the Dutch-Paris Escape Line from 1942 to 1945 during the Nazi occupation of Western Europe.
- Q: What types of individuals did the Dutch-Paris Escape Line help? A: The Dutch-Paris Escape Line helped Dutch Jews, resistance fighters, political opponents, Allied airmen, and young men seeking to enlist in London.
- Q: Is there any special access to archives in 'The Escape Line'? A: Yes, Megan Koreman was granted exclusive access to many recently declassified archives, providing valuable insights into the operations of the Dutch-Paris Escape Line.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Escape Line'? A: 'The Escape Line' explores themes of bravery, improvisation, and the efforts of ordinary citizens in resisting the Nazi regime during World War II.