Britain, the Holocaust, and Strategic Priorities A Complex Legacy
Britain, the Holocaust, and Strategic Priorities A Complex Legacy
Author(s): Yaron PasherSubject(s): Diplomatic history, Political history, Social history, WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Fascism, Nazism and WW II, History of the Holocaust, History of Antisemitism
Published by: Wiener Wiesenthal Institut für Holocaust-Studien
Keywords: Britain; Holocaust; Legacy;
Summary/Abstract: British policy concerning European Jews during World War II was shaped by a complex interplay of imperial priorities, military strategy, and humanitarian considerations. For better or worse, the British had a profound impact on the fate of European Jews throughout the war. While certain initiatives highlighted Britain’s capacity for moral action, other policies reflected the tensions between strategic imperatives and the urgent needs of Jewish refugees. This article examines Britain’s multifaceted engagement with the Jewish question during the war, illustrating the geopolitical challenges that shaped policy decisions. By assessing these complex dynamics, it provides a nuanced understanding of Britain’s role in one of history’s darkest chapters.
Journal: S:I.M.O.N. Shoah: Intervention. Methods. Documentation.
- Issue Year: 12/2025
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 129-142
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English
