The Danes took a very principled stand against the Nazi'swith regard to the Jews. When the Jewish citizens of Denmark were ordered by their Nazi occupiers to wear the "Star of David" on their clothing to distinguish themselves as being Jews, on the appointed day the entire country trooped out all wearing stars from the Head of the Royal Family down.

In Norway when teachers and priests were ordered to teach and preach Nazi propaganda the resigned enmasse - no-one came forward to replace them.