In Number the Stars and in real life, the Danes sank their own navy so the Germans could not use them.
In "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, the explosion on Kirsti's birthday was caused by a German soldier throwing a grenade into a bakery. Kirsti's birthday celebration was interrupted by the chaotic aftermath of the explosion.
yes the resistance did sink their own ships
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The Navy it selves refuse to give vessels to the German Army. To ensure this would not happen, the Danish navy desided to sink their own ships while in habor. A battle broke out with german soldiers, however the opperation was a success and no ships where granted to the enemy of Denmark
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In August 1943, following the failure of the Danes to surrender the Danish Navy to Germany, 31 ships were scuttled by their own Danish crews.
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