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