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Postwar Soldiers

Historical Controversies and West German Democratization, 1945-1955

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Jörg Echternkamp

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Pages: 572 pages
Reading time: 21 hours

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Analyzing the early history of West Germany, Jörg Echternkamp explores the reinterpretation of the German military's role in World War II and the subsequent impact on veteran communities. He delves into how soldiers perceived themselves and how public debates shaped the rehabilitation of the German soldier's image. These discussions played a crucial role in legitimizing the democratic postwar order, highlighting the complexities of memory and identity in a nation grappling with its past.

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Title: Postwar Soldiers
Subtitle: Historical Controversies and West German Democratization, 1945-1955
Language: English
Authors: Jörg Echternkamp
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Released: 2020
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 572
ISBN13: 9781789205572
Tags: History, World History
Description: Analyzing the early history of West Germany, Jörg Echternkamp explores the reinterpretation of the German military's role in World War II and the subsequent impact on veteran communities. He delves into how soldiers perceived themselves and how public debates shaped the rehabilitation of the German soldier's image. These discussions played a crucial role in legitimizing the democratic postwar order, highlighting the complexities of memory and identity in a nation grappling with its past.