Dan Snow's History Hit Germany After Hitler
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May 1, 2025 
Max Likin, a history lecturer and author of '1945: A World at the End of War,' discusses the chaotic aftermath of World War II and the transformative impact of the Nuremberg Trials. He delves into the harrowing conditions faced by both German civilians and displaced individuals. Likin highlights the significance of visual evidence in war crimes trials, which documented atrocities and influenced historical narratives. The conversation also touches on the challenges of rebuilding in post-war Germany and the moral complexities surrounding justice for wartime actions.
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Discovery of Systematic Cruelty
- The Allies discovered a network of systematic cruelty and industrial murder camps in Germany and Poland.
- This intricate killing machinery was unprecedented in scale and organization at the time.
Soviet Occupation Brutality
- The Soviet Red Army brutally sought revenge, condoning mass rapes and looting in their occupation zone.
- No repercussions were enforced, creating a chaotic and dangerous environment for German civilians, especially women.
Allied Occupation Stereotypes
- Allied occupation zones had stereotypical views of each other's soldiers that influenced relations.
- Despite stereotypes, soldiers tried to cooperate, but hierarchy and prejudices persisted.