Jew's had to wear the Star of David everywhere they went.
During World War II, countries like France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and Poland were affected by German occupation. These countries faced varying degrees of oppression, resistance, and collaboration with the occupying forces.
"Number the Stars" takes place in Denmark in 1943 during World War II when the country was under German occupation.
In the book "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, items such as butter, sugar, and coffee were being rationed during the Nazi occupation of Denmark in World War II. This rationing was part of the restrictions imposed on the Danish people by the German forces.
Denmark was neutral during both WWI and WWI. During the German occupation in WWII, the Danish government had an agreement with the Reich until 1943, where the Germans finally had enough of the sabotage and general unwillingness from the Danish population and took over completely, and Denmark was, more or less, considered an ally of England/The US after that.
The Germans occupied.
The German occupation of several European countries during World War II started in 1939 with the invasion of Poland.
The girls were kept home from school after the visit by the German soldiers because it was a dangerous time during World War II, and there were concerns for their safety due to the German occupation of Denmark. The girls' families wanted to protect them and keep them out of harm's way during this uncertain and perilous period.
German occupation of Europe..................
Denmark was taken over by Germany in World War II and the people worked hard to slow down the German war machine by acts of sabotage.
Annemarie pretends to be Lise, her older sister who died, when she is confronted by the German soldiers in order to protect her family's secrets and to avoid suspicion. Her quick thinking and bravery help her to navigate through a dangerous situation during the German occupation of Denmark in World War II.
The occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany started with the German invasion of Norway on April 9, 1940 and lasted through May 8, 1945 .
In "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, King Christian X is the king of Denmark during World War II. He is known for his symbolic resistance to the German occupation of Denmark, including wearing a yellow star in solidarity with Danish Jews. His actions helped to inspire the Danish people to protect and rescue their Jewish neighbors during the Holocaust.