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Denmark During World War II: Historical Photos Capturing Everyday Life of Danish People

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Denmark During World War II: Historical Photos Capturing Everyday Life of Danish People
In 1939, Hitler offered nonaggression pacts to the Scandinavian nations, and Denmark readily accepted and signed the treaty. At the outbreak of World War II, Copenhagen declared its neutrality. German forces violated the pact and invaded Denmark on the morning of 9 April 1940. The attack was accompanied by an ultimatum that no resistance was to be offered.

In 1943, the German demands of control became intolerable, and the Danish Government resigned, and Germany assumed complete control of Denmark. An armed resistance movement grew against the occupying forces, but the Danish people get rid of German troops at the end of War when German troops in Denmark surrendered to the English on 5 May 1945. The war and the occupation cost around 7,000 Danes their lives.

#1 Queue outside a soup kitchen,at Klostertorv in Ålborg 1943 (WW2)

Queue outside a soup kitchen,at Klostertorv in Ålborg 1943 (WW2)

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#2 People running, The Central Station in Aarhus. 26th August 1943 (WW2)

People running, The Central Station in Aarhus. 26th August 1943 (WW2)

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#3 Returning prisoners from the concentration camp Stutthof. Copenhagen, 2nd June 1945

Returning prisoners from the concentration camp Stutthof. Copenhagen, 2nd June 1945

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#4 Flags at Vesterbrogade in Copenhagen. The king’s birthday, 26th September 1945.

Flags at Vesterbrogade in Copenhagen. The king's birthday, 26th September 1945.

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#5 The king’s car at Strøget, Copenhagen. 26th September 1945.

The king's car at Strøget, Copenhagen. 26th September 1945.

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#6 The king’s aide-de-camp (Captain Henningsen) tells people that the king has gone to bed, so they can not see him. 4th May 1945.

The king's aide-de-camp (Captain Henningsen) tells people that the king has gone to bed, so they can not see him. 4th May 1945.

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#7 Queue outside the cigarette shop at Bakken (amusement park) in Klampenborg. Summer 1945.

Queue outside the cigarette shop at Bakken (amusement park) in Klampenborg. Summer 1945.

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#8 Flags at the central square in Copenhagen. After 5th May 1945.

Flags at the central square in Copenhagen. After 5th May 1945.

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#9 Enthusiastic people with flags outside Vor Frue Kirke in Copenhagen. May 1945

Enthusiastic people with flags outside Vor Frue Kirke in Copenhagen. May 1945

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#10 German guards outside the Hotel Phoenix in Bredgade, Copenhagen (The German Marine’s head quarter). 1940-45.

German guards outside the Hotel Phoenix in Bredgade, Copenhagen (The German Marine's head quarter). 1940-45.

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#11 Queue outside the butcher in Elsinore. August 1943.

Queue outside the butcher in Elsinore. August 1943.

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#12 Members of the resistance movement in fight with German soldiers. Flakhaven in Odense. 5th of May 1945.

Members of the resistance movement in fight with German soldiers. Flakhaven in Odense. 5th of May 1945.

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#13 King Christian X on his horse. Gyldenløvsgade in Copenhagen 1940.

King Christian X on his horse. Gyldenløvsgade in Copenhagen 1940.

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#14 The police clearing Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen during the strike in 1944.

The police clearing Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen during the strike in 1944.

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#15 Cyclists at Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen (1940-45)

Cyclists at Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen (1940-45)

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#16 Soccer. Denmark – Germany. Germany won 1-0. Hamburg, November 1940.

Soccer. Denmark - Germany. Germany won 1-0. Hamburg, November 1940.

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#17 Queue outside the bank in Kolding because of the currency reform. 23th of July 1945.

Queue outside the bank in Kolding because of the currency reform. 23th of July 1945.

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#19 The Royal Guard replaces the police at Amalienborg Palace. 10th of June 1945.

The Royal Guard replaces the police at Amalienborg Palace. 10th of June 1945.

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#20 Woman selling flags at Langelinje, Copenhagen. May 1945

Woman selling flags at Langelinje, Copenhagen. May 1945

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#21 Musicians in the streets of Vesterbro, Copenhagen, March 1945

Musicians in the streets of Vesterbro, Copenhagen, March 1945

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#22 looks and papers from the German book shop at Frederiksberggade in Copenhagen. 5th May 1945.

looks and papers from the German book shop at Frederiksberggade in Copenhagen. 5th May 1945.

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#23 Dannebrog (the Danish flag) at Danas Plads in Copenhagen. 5th May 1945.

Dannebrog (the Danish flag) at Danas Plads in Copenhagen. 5th May 1945.

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#25 People are burning papers from Dagmarhus (The German head quarter during the occupation). 6th May 1945.

People are burning papers from Dagmarhus (The German head quarter during the occupation). 6th May 1945.

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#27 Woman with RAF badges and Dannebrog (the Danish flag). 5th May 1945.

Woman with RAF badges and Dannebrog (the Danish flag). 5th May 1945.

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#28 Barrow with flags (English/British) in Copenhagen. May 1945.

Barrow with flags (English/British) in Copenhagen. May 1945.

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#29 Children playing freedom fighters. Odinsgade, Copenhagen. May 1945

Children playing freedom fighters. Odinsgade, Copenhagen. May 1945

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#30 Sabotage. People looking at Langebro (bridge) in Copenhagen. 27th March 1945.

Sabotage. People looking at Langebro (bridge) in Copenhagen. 27th March 1945.

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#32 Air-raid precaution exercise in Flakhaven in Odense, 1940

Air-raid precaution exercise in Flakhaven in Odense, 1940

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#33 Police officers in front of Griffenfeldtsgade 50 in Copenhagen – the communist party’s head quarter

Police officers in front of Griffenfeldtsgade 50 in Copenhagen - the communist party's head quarter

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#34 Freedom fighters at Strandboulevarden in Copenhagen. 5th May 1945

Freedom fighters at Strandboulevarden in Copenhagen. 5th May 1945

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#35 Woman. Freedom fighter with rifle at the Carlsberg Breweries. May 1945

Woman. Freedom fighter with rifle at the Carlsberg Breweries. May 1945

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#36 Kompagni Vest. People from The Academic Rifle Club during the Slotsholm detachement

Kompagni Vest. People from The Academic Rifle Club during the Slotsholm detachement

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#37 Kompagni Vest with bikes. People from The Academic Rifle Club during the Slotsholm detachement

Kompagni Vest with bikes. People from The Academic Rifle Club during the Slotsholm detachement

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#38 Harald Heering from Akademisk Skytteforening (Academic Rifle Club). Small arms instructor: Captain Hingel

Harald Heering from Akademisk Skytteforening (Academic Rifle Club). Small arms instructor: Captain Hingel

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#39 Bomb crater at Njalsgade in Copenhagen after the RAF attack on B&W

Bomb crater at Njalsgade in Copenhagen after the RAF attack on B&W

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#40 Cyclist looking at the burning Shellhouse (Getapo’s head quarter) after the RAF attack.. 18th April 1944.

Cyclist looking at the burning Shellhouse (Getapo's head quarter) after the RAF attack.. 18th April 1944.

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#41 Freedom fighters inspecting cars at Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen. 5th May 1945

Freedom fighters inspecting cars at Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen. 5th May 1945

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#42 Freedom fighters in a German car at The Central Square (Rådhuspladsen) in Copenhagen. 5th May 1945.

Freedom fighters in a German car at The Central Square (Rådhuspladsen) in Copenhagen. 5th May 1945.

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#43 Sales man with barrow and women with prams. Near Århus Station

Sales man with barrow and women with prams. Near Århus Station

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#45 Freedom fighters at Kongens Nytorv in Copenhagen.

Freedom fighters at Kongens Nytorv in Copenhagen.

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#46 The police on their way to Sweden, returning from concentration camp in Germany. 1945

The police on their way to Sweden, returning from concentration camp in Germany. 1945

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#47 People celebrating the liberation of Denmark. 5th May 1945.

People celebrating the liberation of Denmark. 5th May 1945.

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#48 HIPO inspecting identity cards when people cross Langebro (bridge) in Copenhagen

HIPO inspecting identity cards when people cross Langebro (bridge) in Copenhagen

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#49 Jeanne d’Arc School on fire. Maglekildevej at Frederiksberg. 21st March 1945.

Jeanne d’Arc School on fire. Maglekildevej at Frederiksberg. 21st March 1945.

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