The escape of the Danish Jews during the Holocaust was a remarkable achievement that still interests and inspires many people today. Join Professor Dean Krouk for an examination of some of the unique circumstances that characterized the Nazi occupation of Denmark, which has been considered a more “relaxed” occupation relative to other Nazi-occupied countries.

What made this occupation more “relaxed,” and what did that mean in practice during the war years? When and why did the occupation intensify? How have later Scandinavian historians discussed and debated the occupation of Denmark?

This talk will provide an important context for the undeniable heroism of ordinary people in this famous instance of rescue/escape.