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How did the children get evacuated from Europe and England in World War 2?
Thousands of children were evacuated from Europe to England and America by ships. Many thousands were sent from England to Canada and America by ships, but this stopped when many children died on a ship that was torpedoed. Some of the children could not be reunited with their families after the war because parents had died or had been forced to move away by bombings. Many small children did not even remember their parents after the war.
How many people were evacuated from Britain in World War 2?
AnswerAlmost 3.75 million people were displaced, with around a third of the entire population experiencing some effects of the evacuation. Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evacuations_of_civilians_in_Britain_during_World_War_II4000 children were evacuated during the first day of war
Why were children exacuated?
The children got evacuated from England, especially London, in World War II because the country was under attack and was being bombed heavily by the Germans. Parents hoped that by sending their children to the countryside or even to other countries, the children would be safe.
What is a World War 2 evacuee?
In Britain during the Battle of Britain and after the Invasion of Normandy children were evacuated from London and other areas being bombed by the Nazi Germans. The children were taken by trains to safer rural areas to stay with people who had signed up to care for the children. This evacuation was administered by the Ministry of Health. Evacuees also came from Europe who were fleeing from the Nazi Germans. They evacuated their homes and went to Spain, Portugal, England, Ireland, USA, Canada and any other country they could reach and who would accept them. Some people do not call them evacuees but rather escapees or evaders. But the proper term is evacuee.
How were European nations affected by the 5 treaties established at the end of the war?
The 5 treaties established at the end of World War 1 affected countries in different ways. Some countries were disbanded or merged with others, while some territories gained sovereignty/independence. Germany received economic and military sanctions.
What happened to children who weren't evacuated?
The children who were not evacuated during the war mostly died. Some found safety and some where kidnaped, each child faced a different terror.
In World War 2 were did the people get evacuated?
People from the European countries who evacuated went to many countries. Some went to England. There were some that went to the United States and countries in South America. Many Jews tried to get to Israel. The English children, some women, the disabled and some others were evacuated to the country but some went to other countries. Some died in the process of trying to evacuate when ships were sunk. The Nazis still manage to get some of the Jews trying to leave. They rounded them up and put them in concentration camps.
Was it just children who were evacuated from London in World War 2?
No, Some adults were evacuated. Children under five would have their mum's and pregnant women were evacuated.
Were children in French cities evacuated during World War 2 and if so to where?
Yes, to places in the countryside. Some churches and schools maintained country retreats, where children were evacuated.
Did German children get evacuated in World War 2?
not all children got evacuated in the war. It was up to your parents in they wanted to evacuate you. Some children got evacuated but got homesick and ran home. Hitler didnt bomb major cities until 1 year after the war so lots of parents took their children home, thinking nothing is going to happen but then the blitz started
How did being evacuated feel?
being evacuated was different for many children. some loved the country, other hated being a way from the town or city that was considered unsafe for them to life in. the answer depends on the child. scared, excited, happy, frightened.
What age did the children have to be to get evacuated during World War 2?
All the children under 12 and the babies were evacuated. The young ones went with their mothers. Teachers assisted in transporting the school aged children. Some older kids were evacuated by choice of the families. Many families evacuated voluntarily and went to Ireland, The United States, Canada, South Africa and the Bermudas.
Why were the children evacuated from England during the battle of Britain?
Children were evacuated out of London because the German bombing (Blitz) was very dangerous and parent and the government wanted to protect the children. Some woman and the elderly were evacuated as well, but most woman stayed because of their jobs. Hardly any men were evacuated because most men were called off to fight in the B.R.A.F (British Royal Air Force).
When the children have been evacuated do they still go to school?
some do and some dont. I depends if theres a local school..
What were children told before the war?
That they were being sent on a holiday when really they were being evacuated because in some parts it was unsafe for children.
Where were children sent to in World War 2?
Improved answer.I'm not sure about in other countries but in Great Britain, children who lived in Cities like Birmingham and London were evacuated to the country. Some mothers who were pregnant or with children under 5 were evacuated too. When the children reached the country they were put into the care of the locals who would take up to 5 children each sometimes more, sometimes less.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Previous answer.Nazi death camps.In some cases, children living in dangerous areas were sent to live in safer parts of the country- or to other countries. This was rather widespread in Great Britain.
Did adults get evacuated as well?
Some adults were evacuated
