240. The Second World War along the Elbe River
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Echoes of History: The Elbe River Tour
This chapter covers an upcoming historical tour from Berlin to Prague along the Elbe River, highlighting significant World War II sites and their broader historical contexts. It features discussions on key landmarks such as the memorial to the murdered Jews, Sachsenhausen concentration camp, and the controversial bombing of Dresden. Additionally, it explores the connection between Kurt Vonnegut's 'Slaughterhouse-Five' and real events of the war, merging personal trauma with literary themes.
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