German Soldiers and the Occupation of France, 1940-1944

ISBN-13: 9781108457590 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 290 str.

Julia S. Torrie

Opis

For four years, German soldiers not only stood guard over and fought in France, but also lived their lives. While the everyday experiences of the occupied French population are well-documented, we know much less about the occupiers. The lives of ordinary German soldiers offer new insights into the occupation of France and the history of Nazism.

Recenzje

'… an important and innovative study …' Sina Fabian, H-Soz-u-Kult

Spis treści

List of figures; Acknowledgements; List of recurring personalities; List of abbreviations; Map; Introduction; 1. Occupations past and present; 2. Consuming the tastes and pleasures of France; 3. Touring and writing about occupied land; 4. Capturing experiences: photography and photo books; 5. Rising tensions; 6. Westweich? Perceptions of 'softness' among soldiers in France; 7. Twilight of the gods; Bibliography; Index.