Odveleni na sever
Detached to the north
Author(s): Vendula V. HingarováSubject(s): Library and Information Science, Archiving, Scientific Life
Published by: Ústav pro studium totalitních režimů
Keywords: Czechoslovak citizens; Nazi-occupied Norway; Wehrmacht; archival research;
Summary/Abstract: The document discusses the presence of at least sixteen thousand pre-war Czechoslovak citizens in Nazi-occupied Norway during World War II, including Sudeten and Protectorate Germans, Czechs, and Silesians serving in the Wehrmacht and other German uniformed units. It highlights the extensive archival research conducted by Czech and Norwegian historians, resulting in a database of these individuals, accessible online. The research also covers the repatriation process of these individuals post-war, detailing the challenges and outcomes. The document emphasizes the importance of this research in understanding the broader context of forced labor and military service during the war.
Journal: Paměť a dějiny
- Issue Year: XVIII/2024
- Issue No: 01
- Page Range: 134-135
- Page Count: 2
- Language: Czech