greenhorn
An untrained or inexperienced person who is unfamiliar with a particular task, job, or environment, "greenhorn" is also used as slang to describe a newly arrived immigrant or someone who is a newcomer to a particular way of life.
Free French Forces
The armed French resistance movement led by General Charles de Gaulle following the Nazi occupation of France. On June 16, 1940, the government of France was constitutionally transmitted to the collaborationist Vichy regime of Marshal Philippe Pétain, who agreed to an armistice with Germany. General de Gaulle, who had fled to England, was recognized by the British as the leader of Free France on June 28, 1940. French soldiers and civilians in France and in exile abroad, as well as in French colonial territories in Africa, began underground resistance operations to continue the fight against Germany. […]
dysentery
A gastrointestinal infection characterized by inflammation of the intestines, leading to severe diarrhea with blood and mucus. This gruesome disease played a significant role in World War II, particularly affecting soldiers in combat zones, prisoners of war in various theaters, and refugees and prisoners. Living conditions in concentration camps, combat zones, and refugee settlements were characterized by overcrowding, poor sanitation, malnutrition, and extreme neglect. These conditions created an environment ripe for the spread of infectious bacteria, which resulted in dysentery, among other diseases. Treatment for dysentery primarily includes antibiotics and hydration with IV fluids or potable water, all of which were scarce during the war.
Dominican Republic Settlement Association (DORSA)
An organization established by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee in the wake of the 1938 Evian Conference to facilitate immigration of Jewish refugees from Europe to the Caribbean island nation of the Dominican Republic. […]
demobilization
In the context of warfare, demobilization refers to the process of transitioning military personnel from active duty back to civilian life, typically after the end of a war or armed conflict, or a specific military operation.