Fleming, Brian

Heroes in the shadows : humanitarian action and courage in the Second World War / Brian Fleming - 288 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Aristides de Sousa Mendes
Chiune Sugihara
Feng Shan Ho
Budapest
Exodus
Vichy
The public mood
Restricted movements
Anti-semitism
The Iberian Peninsula
The pastor
Becoming organised
The Belgian
Developing the line
Treachery
Re-building
Evacuating by the sea
A changing mood
The pretence ends
A rescue
A fatal blow?
Initial steps
Official support
Priorities
An efficient escape line
A legendary guide
Setbacks
Resilience
Jean Masson
In decline
Recognition
A refuge
German control
Another episode
Tightened security
The printers
A sporting icon
A change of direction
A raid
A postscript
Becoming involved
Joseph Bass
Increasing demands
Rome

Heroes in the Shadows focuses on extraordinary examples of heroism during the Second World War away from the battlefield. It specifically considers the actions of individuals in five Allied escape lines set up to help those on the run.

9781445687322


World War, 1939-1945 --Civilian relief--Europe
World War, 1939-1945 --War work --Europe

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