Abstract
After the Dutch soldiers send to Indonesia to fight in the Indonesian decolonization war returned home, they encountered big socio-emotional difficulties te reintegrate. This article is about the Dutch legal and social measures and activities of relief organizations to help them getting employed. The practical results were more satisfactory than in the memories of many veterans.
| Translated title of the contribution | They got rid of us as soon as possible: The social support of Dutch soldiers after their return from Indonesia 1947-1951 |
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| Original language | Dutch |
| Title of host publication | Oost West, thuis best? |
| Subtitle of host publication | De opvang van uit nederland teruggekeerde militairen 1948-1951 |
| Editors | Elands Martin |
| Place of Publication | Doorn |
| Publisher | Stichting Het Veteraneninstituut |
| Pages | 9-53 |
| Number of pages | 45 |
| Publication status | Published - 2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- repatriation veterans Indonesia decolonization social reintegrationo