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The Kindertransport
What Really Happened
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In 1938 and 1939, some 10,000 children and young people fled to the UK to escape Nazi persecution. Known as the Kindertransport, this effort has long been hailed as a wartime success story – but there are uncomfortable truths at its heart.
The Kindertransport was a complex visa waiver scheme, and its organisers did not necessarily act with altruism. The British government required a guarantee to indemnify itself against any expenses and refused to admit the child refugees’ parents. The selection criteria prioritised those who were likely to make the best contribution to society, rather than the most urgent cases. Some children and young people were placed in unsuitable homes, where many arrangements irrevocably broke down.
Written with striking empathy and insight, Andrea Hammel’s expert analysis casts new light on what really happened during the Kindertransport. Revelatory and impassioned, this book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the history of migration and refugees, and offers thought-provoking lessons for how we might make life easier for children fleeing conflict today.
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The Kindertransport by Andrea Hammel is praised for its compassionate and nuanced exploration of the Kindertransport scheme, highlighting both the positive and negative experiences of Jewish refugee children. Reviewers commend the book's in-depth research and balanced narrative, acknowledging its ability to present a comprehensive and critical view of what has often been simplified as an unequivocal act of British generosity. Hammel's work is recognised for its contribution to historical understanding and critical examination, making it an important text in Holocaust studies.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781509553778
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 November 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polity Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 227g
Pages: 169
About the Author
Andrea Hammel is Professor of German and the Director of the Centre for the Movement of People at Aberystwyth University.
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