THE COST OF DIAMONDS.
Published In: History Today, 2023, v. 73, n. 10. P. 66 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Snyder, Saskia Coenen 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the events of the Diamantroof (diamond raid) that took place in Amsterdam, Netherlands during Nazi Germany's occupation of the Netherlands in 1942. Topics covered include the confiscation of diamond inventories from Jewish and non-Jewish diamond merchants, the role of diamonds in financing the Nazi war effort, and the propaganda campaigns that promoted the purchase of diamonds as supporting the Allied Forces during World War II.
Additional Information
- Source:History Today. 2023/10, Vol. 73, Issue 10, p66
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
- Publication Date:2023
- ISSN:0018-2753
- Accession Number:171979388
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