Often overlooked in the infamous history of US internment during World War II is the plight of internee children. Drawn from personal interviews and multiple primary source materials, "Schools behind Barbed Wire" uncovers this chapter in American history.

Often overlooked in the infamous history of U.S. internment during World War II is the plight of internee children. Drawn from personal interviews and multiple primary source materials, Schools behind Barbed Wire is the story of the boys and girls who grew up in the Crystal City, TX internment camp and spent the war years attending one of its three internment camp schools. Visit our website for sample chapters!

Interrupted lives
day of infamy and beyond
from migrant camp to internment camp
an onion crate and a box of chalk
the German school - Deutschland uber alles
the German School - organization, curriculum and teachers
vocational education, box kites and Brahms
the Japanese struggle for control
the Japanese school and curriculum - Yamato Damashii
sports, scouts, Kenkyu Kai and adult education
the American schools - happy days are here again
the American schools - organization, teachers and curriculum
school days, school days, dear old golden rule days.