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The domination of twentieth century history by World War Two and its aftermath are still heavily analysed and debated today. Despite this vast amount of research, little has been written about the emotional effects and the subjective experience of the Germans during and postwar. Every aspect of peoples' lives was effected, thus creating a wealth of memory which can be used to analyse the emotional consequences of the war on the individual and on society. This piece of work looks at three main elements of postwar reaction and memory. 1.) The war's impact on gender relations and the family unit 2.) Ideological warfare, the return of soldiers, and the idea of victimhood 3.) The destruction of towns and cities and the subsequent impact on concepts of history and nationhood.
Author(s): Bowie L
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Postgraduate Forum E-Journal
Year: 2012
Issue: 8: Remembrance and Memory
Pages: 1-17
Date deposited: 17/04/2013
Publisher: Newcastle University
URL: http://www.societies.ncl.ac.uk/shspgf/ed_8.htm
