Between 1939 and 1947, the Caribbean island of Jamaica was haven or detention centre for thousands of displaced Europeans; an often under-recognized contribution to the Allied war effort. This book disentangles the conditions under which these various populations were held, drawing on primary records, personal accounts and media coverage.
Between 1939 and 1947, the Caribbean island of Jamaica was haven or detention centre for thousands of displaced Europeans; an often under-recognized c...
