
284: Denmark: The Great Escape
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Danish Resilience During WWII
This chapter explores the strategic German invasion of Denmark in 1940 and the nation’s complex response under occupation. It highlights the leadership of King Christian X, who became a symbol of national unity and resistance, particularly in safeguarding Jewish citizens. The narrative follows key events, including the Telegram Crisis and the heroic efforts of individuals like Georg Ferdinand Duckwitz, culminating in the remarkable escape of physicist Niels Bohr.
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