German history after 1945

Foundation of the German empire, world wars, division and reunification – Germany’s road to unity and freedom.
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The History of Germany
These links can be used to research historical developments and documents on the history of Germany from its beginnings up until the present day.
What remembrance needs
How can the Holocaust remain tangible for today’s young people? A Europe-wide remembrance programme has some interesting ideas.
Looking back at the long journey West
Farewell to the German question – Looking back at the long journey West.


The two German states
Farewell to the German question – Looking back at the long journey West: 1949–1990 The two German states.

The fall of the Wall and German reunification
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Germany’s new role in Europe
Germany did not seek greater responsibility in Europe after reunification. Nevertheless, for various reasons that has been the country’s lot.
30 German years: 1950 – 1980
From the German Economic Miracle to RAF Terrorism: Three German decenniums. An overview.

Germany history up to 1945
From the early Middle Ages and the era of religious schism to the catastrophes of the twentieth century and the founding of the Federal Republic of Germany: the various stages of German history