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April 9, 1940: Nazi Germany Invades Denmark

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April 9, 1940: Nazi Germany Invades Denmark

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Nazi Germany invades and occupies Denmark. The Danish government surrenders within hours to prevent destruction of their cities. This marks the beginning of the German occupation that serves as the backdrop for 'Number the Stars.'

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1940-1943: The 'Model Protectorate' Period

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1940-1943: The 'Model Protectorate' Period

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During the early years of occupation, Denmark was allowed to maintain some independence and was called the 'model protectorate.' This is why life seemed somewhat normal at the beginning of the book, though food shortages and resistance activities were growing.

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The Danish government refuses to cooperate with Nazi Germany any longer. Germany declares martial law in Denmark, leading to increased restrictions and danger for Danish citizens, especially Jews.

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Danish citizens learn that Nazis plan to deport all Danish Jews. The Danish Resistance, with help from ordinary citizens, begins organizing a massive rescue operation to save Danish Jews by helping them escape to neutral Sweden.

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Thousands of Danish Jews are transported to safety in Sweden by fishing boats, much like the escape described in 'Number the Stars.' Brave fishermen and ordinary Danish citizens risked their lives to save their Jewish neighbors.

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The Danish Resistance movement becomes more active, sabotaging German operations and helping Jews escape. This is reflected in the book through Peter Nielsen's character, who is part of the Resistance.

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Nearly 7,200 Danish Jews successfully escape to Sweden, where they remain safe until the end of the war. This remarkable rescue operation saved approximately 95% of Denmark's Jewish population.

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February 1944: Creation of the Helsingor Sewing Club

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February 1944: Creation of the Helsingor Sewing Club

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Groups like the fictional 'Helsingor Sewing Club' in the book were based on real resistance groups that used clever coding and secret messages to coordinate rescue operations.

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German forces in Denmark surrender to Allied forces. The Danish people celebrate their freedom, and Danish Jews begin returning home from Sweden to rebuild their lives.

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Denmark's successful rescue of its Jewish population becomes recognized as one of the most remarkable resistance operations of World War II. The Danish people are later honored at Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial, for their courage and humanity.