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Forgotten Victims: The Abandonment of Americans in Hitler's Camps
123 pages, 2021
In 1939, the outbreak of war in Europe put tens of thousands of American civilians, many of them Jews, in deadly peril. The US State Department failed to help them; consequently, many suffered and some died. Later, when the United States joined the war against Hitler, many American and Jewish American soldiers were captured by German forces.
Mitchell G. Bard's book, Forgotten Victims: The Abandonment of Americans in Hitler's Camps, uncovers a lesser-known aspect of World War II history. It explores the experiences of American civilians who were captured and interned in Nazi concentration camps.
The book reveals the shocking truth about how the U.S. government abandoned its own citizens during World War II. Bard's research shows that the government was aware of the Americans held in Hitler's camps but did little to rescue them.
Bard's book is not just about the big picture. It also shares personal stories of survival, giving a voice to the forgotten victims. These narratives provide a human perspective to the horrors of the Holocaust, making the book a compelling read.
Forgotten Victims: The Abandonment of Americans in Hitler's Camps is a stark reminder of the impact of war on civilians. It shows that the victims of war are not just soldiers, but also ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances.
The book is a call to acknowledge and remember the forgotten victims of the Holocaust. Bard emphasizes the importance of remembering this dark chapter of history to ensure that such atrocities are not repeated in the future.