This thoroughly revised and updated edition provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary Germany, one of the world's leading economic and political powers. Tracing the country's transformation since World War II, the author provides an in-depth guide to Germany's current institutions, actors, and challenges.
The U.S. Army Air Forces Against Germany in World War II
In order to defeat Germany in World War II, the Allies needed to destroy the Third Reich's industry and invade its territory, but before they could effectively do either, they had to defeat the Luftwaffe, whose state-of-the-art aircraft and experienced pilots protected German industry and would batter any attempted invasion.
The objective of this book is to provide wider understanding of the key issues following the end of the Cold War that have transformed Germany and Europe.
The End of the Welfare State Boom in Western Europe
In The Party's Over: The End of the Welfare State Boom in Western Europe, Alfred C. Mierzejewski explores how the West European welfare state boom ended in the mid-1970's and shows how that is relevant and significant for workers and retirees today.
During the World War I, the German army lay in ruins - punished by the Treaty of Versailles. Twenty years later, Germany possessed one of the finest military machines in the world. This book shows how Germany developed the tactics, and technologies that its military would use to devastating effect in World War II.
Toys, Texts, and the Transatlantic German Childhood
Examines German theories and practices of play, parenting, and pedagogy from 1631 to 1912. Explores the role of the domestic sphere and home economies in establishing transatlantic networks that influenced the emergence of gender, class, race, and religious identities for Germans beyond Europe.
Details the revival of the German armed forces after World War I and the assistance given to them by the Soviet Union. The authors aim to reveal the contents of uncovered secret documents that prove that German forces trained and built new equipment, including tanks and airplanes, in a shroud of secrecy on Russian soil.
Guidebook to cycling the River Rhine from source to sea, through Switzerland, Germany, France and the Netherlands. The 1372km route from the summit of Oberalppass to the Hook of Holland is split into 27 stages, mostly following well-surfaced cycle tracks. Includes information on facilities, useful contacts and a language glossary.