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World War II

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When Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, it propelled the world into the most widespread conflict in history. World War II lasted from 1939 to May 8,1945.

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November 30, 2023

Germany: AfD's Höcke trial moved to more prominent court

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An external view of the synagogue in Krakow's Kazimierz district, photo from June 10, 2023.

Krakow: Jewish identity returns

Krakow: Jewish identity returns

The Jewish Community Center in Krakow is a contact point for Holocaust survivors, Jewish and non-Jewish Poles.
CultureDecember 2, 2023
Fire engulfs Berlin's Eberswalde Synagogue on November 9, 1938

'Kristallnacht' not strong enough term for anti-Jewish riots

'Kristallnacht' not strong enough term for anti-Jewish riots

In Germany, the term "Kristallnacht" is falling out of favor when referring to the violent events of November 9, 1938
HistoryNovember 9, 2023
White roses sit on a railroad track.

Berlin's Jewish memorials are places of remembrance

Berlin's Jewish memorials are places of remembrance

Many memorials in Berlin commemorate victims of the Nazi' Holocaust. Their message is now more relevant than ever.
HistoryNovember 8, 202313 images
Adolf Hitler standing at a podium giving a speech to Nazi members at the Munich beer hall, Nov. 8, 1939.

Germany looks back at Adolf Hitler's coup attempt

Germany looks back at Adolf Hitler's coup attempt

What became known as the Beer Hall Putsch put Adolf Hitler on the political map.
HistoryNovember 8, 2023
Screenshot from the video game 'The Light in the Darkness,' showing a standing man with one arm around the shoulder of a seated woman.

How video games tackle the Holocaust

How video games tackle the Holocaust

Video games often feature Nazis, but rarely focus on the Nazi dictatorship's crimes and the Holocaust. That is changing.
CultureNovember 8, 2023
A high school class room.Students sit facing the electronic board where a teacher stands and writnes things down

Teaching about Nazis and the Holocaust in German schools

Teaching about Nazis and the Holocaust in German schools

What do German students learn about the Nazi era at school? DW visited a Berlin high school to find out.
CultureNovember 8, 2023
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Germany's unique relationship with Israel

Since Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel, German officials have repeated Germany's solidarity and special responsibility.
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Austria: Hitler's birthplace to become a police station

The police are to move into Hitler's birthplace in the Austrian town of Braunau. The move has sparked protests.
HistoryOctober 1, 2023
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Nazi Germany: Radio propaganda turns 90

The Nazis were masters of propaganda. The primary tool was, at the time, a revolutionary new technology: radio.
HistoryAugust 18, 2023
black and white photo of Stauffenberg, Hitler, General Fromm from July 15, 1944

'Operation Valkyrie': The failed plot to kill Adolf Hitler

One act of resistance against the Nazi dictator had more of a long-term impact than all the others.
HistoryJuly 20, 2023
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Germany: Racism, antisemitism reporting on the rise

Two new studies indicate that anti-Jewish racism and various forms of discrimination are widespread in Germany.
SocietyJune 27, 2023
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Five lessons from Meron Mendel's 'Talking about Israel'

"Talking about Israel," a book by Israeli professor Meron Mendel, analyzes how Israel is discussed in German society.
CultureMay 15, 2023