From genocidal campaigns to careful neutrality to valiant lifesaving efforts, every country\'s experience of the Holocaust was different during and immediately following World War II.
This standardized format makes it easy for readers to find specific information while also helping them place events within the proper historical context..
All profiles begin with a brief introduction, followed by information about the Jewish population in that place, the prewar environment, wartime experiences, and the aftermath of the Holocaust.
Each profile begins with a collection of at-a-glance facts about population, government leaders, wartime status, and more.
It also explores the aftermath and lasting impact of the Holocaust in these places.
This book profiles 50 nations and territories from around the globe, examining how prewar conditions and attitudes toward Jews influenced the trajectory of that place\'s wartime experience and its role in the Holocaust.
From genocidal campaigns to careful neutrality to valiant lifesaving efforts, every country\'s experience of the Holocaust was different during and immediately following World War II