The social market economy has served as a fundamental pillar of post-war Germany. Today, it is associated with the European welfare state. Initially, it meant t

In 1945 Germany's cities lay in ruins, destroyed by Allied bombers `hat left major architectural monuments badly damaged and much of the housing stock reduced t

This volume of essays by German and American historians discusses key issues of US policy toward Germany in the decade following World War II.

Through an examination of election campaign propaganda and various public relations campaigns, reflecting new electioneering techniques borrowed from the United

World War II and its aftermath brought devastating material losses to millions of West Germans. Military action destroyed homes, businesses, and personal posses