Differences Between WW2 And The Holocaust

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During the time of WW2 and the Holocaust, the British government demonstrated determination and persistence when they took action by creating a series of rescue efforts for Jewish children called Kindertransport. The British government knew that their rescue mission would be impossible on however their “persistent efforts of refuge aid committees” allowed 10,000 Jewish children to be safe. The British committee for the Jews of Germany and the Movement for the Care of children from Germany were determined to save the Jewish children from the inevitable situation for Jews by arranging escapes to Britain. The British government and refugee aid committees knew that they would not be able to save each and everyone in danger but they didn’t lose

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