The total number of Jews saved by the Danes is estimated to have been around 7200, which constituted around 90% of the Jewish community living in Denmark at the time. In addition, the Danish government repeatedly sent food parcels to the remaining Jews who had been imprisoned by the Nazis, thus ensuring that only around 150 Danish Jews perished during WW2. After the war the entire Danish population were awarded the status of "righteous among the nations" for their bravery and courageous stance in the face of evil.
Most Danish Jews fled to safety the night before they were due to be deported.
The Danes saw it as matter of citizenship, Danish Jews would not be given up to the Nazi's because they enjoyed Danish Citizenship. They also provided refugees with their protection simply because it was the right thing to do.
nothing.
A litlle less than the 8.000 living there.
They thought that destroying the Jews was morally questionable.
They thought that destroying the Jews was morally questionable.
Initially Denmark signed a neutrality and nonaggression type of pact. Denmark sincerely believed Germany would leave them alone. The Nazis did invade their country but let the Danes carry on with their own government and lifestyle. Eventually the Nazis showed their true colors. The Danes created and Underground Resistance Network. They smuggled Jews out of the country and fought the Nazis overtly and covertly. They received help from England in their underground efforts.
"Danes" are natives and/or citizens of Denmark. The term gives no information regarding a person's gender, occupation, political or religious affiliation.
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2,000-4,000
Danes and Jews got separated
Approximately 5200.