Escape from the Third Reich: The Harrowing True Story of the Largest Rescue Effort Inside Nazi Germany

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Anyway this is a very odd film - full-on Kung-Fu bruce Lee style at times - Chinese versus the Nazi stormtroopers! Undoubtedly, the White Buses saved thousands from a miserable existence or, worse still, death in the camps. Until I read this book I did not know the story of the white buses and the determination of those who wanted to save others from the death camps.

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By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.The Swedish Red Cross expedition to the German concentration camps from March to April 1945 was the largest rescue effort inside Germany during WWII. It is because it is a real oddity, a curiosity based on the tiniest thinnest sliver of truth in film history perhaps? DescriptionDiscover important historical sites in Berlin from the WWII period through an interactive smart phone app.

During the course of these discussions Himmler also made an offer of German surrender – an offer that was rejected by the Allies – but remains one of the most interesting episodes of the war. This publication charts the story of Count Folke Bernadotte, the Dutch government and the Swedish Red Cross and their mission to release and transport prisoners from concentration camps and transport them to a neutral country. Someone one day will make a serious film about the same issue of Jews fleeing to China before and during WWII. I don't like to criticise any film knowing the amount of work that goes into its production but this is absolutely dreadful.

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The story of the White Buses is one of the most extraordinary humanitarian efforts during the Second World War. Each bus was purposefully painted entirely white except for the Red Cross emblem on the side so that they would not be mistaken for military targets. Painted entirely white, these vehicles carried the Red Cross emblem and Swedish or Danish flags so that they would not be mistaken for military targets.Seller has stated it will dispatch the item within 1 working day upon receipt of cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab . Lots of fake blood a la Sam Pekinpah and I suspect Tarantino's awful films like the Inglorius Basterds one (I hate his films) were an influence.