The 20th Century, 1900 - 1999 The European Union

1944 Things are tighten up

In the beginning of the German occupation the Danish people acted like there were no Germans. The Danes looked away or ignored the Germans. The Danes did passive resistance.

Slowly the Resistance was established and sabotage mostly against railways began.

The risk for bombing raids were increasing and especially from 1944 shelters were built all over the country.

At the Town Square in Copenhagen shelters were built. The white building is the German headquater. The picture is from the 9th of April 1944 where people are observing a two minutes' silence.

After the D-day in 1944 the everyday life in Denmark became more and more chaotic. The Germans became edgy.

The trams should run far away from the German headquater. Several lines, which used to pass the headquater were relocated.

The 19th of September 1944 the Germans captured the Danish policeforce. 4,000 policemen went underground and joined the Resistance. 2,000 policemen were sent to the German concentration camps.

A little quota policemen were, however, guarding the Royal castle in Copenhagen until the end of the war.