Number the Stars

  • Mussolini Joins Hitler

    Benito Mussolini, the leader of Italy, promises to fight along with Hitler and his German forces.
  • Germany Invades Poland

    On Sept. 1, 1939, Germany invades Poland, starting WWII in Europe.
  • Pearl Harbor Attacked

    Pearl Harbor Attacked
    Japan launched a surprise attack on a U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • German yells "Hault."

    Soldier says hault hault to Annemarie as she runs down the street.
  • King Drives Through the City

    The king of Denmark rides through the city as if the people were his bodyguards.
  • Mrs. Hirsch Goes Missing

    Germans capture a Jewish store owner called Mrs. Hirsch.
  • The New Sister

    The Johansons pretend Ellen is Annemarie's sister.
  • Ellen's Dark Hair

    The German's find out about Ellen's darkish hair.
  • Escaping

    The Johansons plan to sneak them selves to Uncle Henrik's house.
  • The Train Station

    The Johansons try to sneak through the train station.
  • The Death

    Great Aunt Birte dies.
  • Uncle Henrik Lies

    Annemarie finds out there is no Great Aunt Birte.
  • The Casket

    Germans try to open the casket of the "dead" Aunt Birte.
  • Peter Leaves

    Peter goes to try to help Ellen's parents escape.
  • Mom Is Missing

    It is late at night and Annemarie's mother hasn't returned.
  • The Forest Run

    Annemarie must deliver a special package on time.
  • Confrontation

    Annemarie runs into a gang of Germans.
  • The Dog Inspection

    The German's dogs smell meat in the package.
  • Landing on Normandy Beach

    Landing on Normandy Beach
    U.S. and British troops land on the beaches of Normandy. The attack lead to a turning point against the Germans.
  • Paris is Liberated

    Paris is Liberated
    U.S forces help to free Paris from Nazi control.