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What happens next for Germany after WWII?
After World War II, defeated Germany was divided into Soviet, American, British and French zones of occupation. The city of Berlin, though technically part of the Soviet zone, was also split, with the Soviets taking the eastern part of the city.
What was Germany’s biggest mistake in WW2?
Adolf Hitler’s last attempt to win the Second World War. He tried to repeat the success of 1940 by attacking the Allies using the exact same strategy. The German forces were significantly smaller than in 1940, they did not have enough fuel and were to face an enemy far superior to the 1940 French army.
What are the best books on the aftermath of World War II?
Books on the Aftermath of World War II 1 Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945 by Tony Judt 2 The Long Road Home by Ben Shephard 3 A Woman in Berlin by Anonymous 4 Naples ’44 by Norman Lewis 5 Forest Brothers by Juozas Luksa
Why read World War II books?
Keith Lowe, author of the award-winning Savage Continent, recommends essential reading for understanding the sheer scale of suffering, dislocation and fighting after the war was over. I t’s very convenient to think of wars as having neat beginnings and endings but that’s rarely the case, especially World War II.
What was postwar Europe like?
Postwar Europe was a scene of both physical and moral destruction. Keith Lowe, author of the award-winning Savage Continent, recommends essential reading for understanding the sheer scale of suffering, dislocation and fighting after the war was over.
What was Europe like after World War II?
Europe, after what we call the ending of the war, was a continent in complete chaos. There were literally millions of displaced people wandering around not knowing where to go. More than 35 million people had been killed and there was physical destruction everywhere.