Germany 1945: Views of War and Violence

"Packed with carefully chosen photos . . . this book is a moving reminder of the material and moral devastation left behind by Nazi Germany." ―Rudy Koshar, University of Wisconsin–Madison

The Allied forces that entered Germany at the close of World War II were looking for remorse and open admissions of guilt from the Germans. Instead, they saw arrogance, servility, and a population thoroughly brainwashed by Nazis. But photos from the period tell a more complex story. In fact, Dagmar Barno...