Germany 1945: From War to Peace

As the Second World War drew to a close in 1945, Germany faced the daunting task of rebuilding the nation after suffering horrifying losses at the hands of the Soviets, French, Americans, and the Nazi regime. Despite millions of violent deaths in the last months of the war and complete devastation on the home front, by the end of 1945, the German people were beginning to put their lives back together and lay the foundation for a postwar society. In "Germany 1945" author Richard Bessel presents a vivid portrait of German life during the bloodiest part of the war and its aftermath, and he explores how the nation transformed from extreme violence and loss to relative peace and prosperity.