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Jappenkamp: Dutch word for Japanese (POW) camp. An alternative name for a Japanese concentration camp where many Dutch citizens were interned during World War 2.
Jewish persecution: “Judenverfolgung”, action imposed by the Nazis to make life hard for the Jews, to actively persecute them and even annihilate them.
Jewish star: Star of David on a yellow background which had to be worn by Jews in Nazi Germany and occupied territory during World War 2.
Jews: Middle Eastern people with own religion that lived in Palestine. They distinguished themselves by their strong monotheism and the strict observance of the Law and tradition. During World War 2 the Jewish people were ruthlessly persecuted and annihilated by the German Nazis. . An estimated 6,000,000 Jews were exterminated.
Joodse Raad: “Jewish council”. A Jewish form of self-government implemented by the Germans in the Netherlands during the occupation. One of its tasks was to assist in the deportation of Dutch Jews.
Judaism: Monotheistic religion developed among the ancient Hebrews.
Jump suit: Trousers and outerwear made from one piece, worn by paratroopers.
Jungmädel (JM): “Young girls”. German national-socialist youth organisation for girls from 10 upto 14 years of age.
Junker: “Junger Herr”. Young master, young lord. German nobility and/or land owners. A great deal of influence in the army and in politics.
Junkerschulen: National-socialist schools where SS-men were educated to the rank of officer within the organisation.
Jäger: Also called fighter plane. Fighter planes can be used for air defence (armed with guns and/or carrying guided missiles) or for tactical purposes (armed with nuclear or conventional bombs or rockets). The aircraft used for tactical purposes are also called fighter- bombers because they are bombers with the speed and manoeuvrability of a fighter. Tactical fighters, equipped with photographic equipment are also used as reconnaissance plane.

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