Occupiers, Humanitarian Workers, and Polish Displaced Persons in British-Occupied Germany.

This article discusses the history of Displaced Persons (DPs) in Germany after World War II, with a focus on Polish DPs in the British Zone of Occupation. The author explores the complex dynamics between the British Military Government, the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA), and Polish DPs themselves. The British authorities viewed Polish DPs as a burden and were eager to repatriate them to Poland, despite the DPs' reluctance to return due to the Communist rule and Soviet influence. The article also highlights the gendered power dynamics within the DP camps and the discriminatory treatment of Polish DPs in resettlement projects. Ultimately, the British transferred responsibility for the DPs to the Germans, leaving them in a state of limbo. The author acknowledges the challenges faced by welfare workers and emphasizes the inefficacy and discriminatory attitudes prevalent within UNRRA and the Military Government. [Extracted from the article]