French Children of the Holocaust: A Memorial

French Children of the Holocaust: A Memorial is a comprehensive documentary work by Nazi-hunter Serge Klarsfeld. It serves as a collective memorial, restoring the identities of nearly 2,500 children who were arrested by the French police on orders of the Vichy government and turned over to the Germans for deportation. The book features a black-and-white photograph of each child, accompanied by a short paragraph detailing their place of birth, parentage, and the specific manner of their deportation. By confronting each victim individually, Klarsfeld provides a vital historical connection to the victims while documenting the scale of the tragedy. The volume includes photos gathered over 20 years from snapshots, formal portraits, identity cards, and memorial plaques.