Historian Peter Longerich Challenges Common Perceptions of Nazi Germany in New Publication
Historian Peter Longerich has released a new book arguing that most Germans during the Nazi era were not ardent supporters but conformists, contradicting the widespread image of enthusiastic masses. The work examines public attitudes toward the regime, suggesting it lacked majority backing. This analysis contributes to ongoing historical debates about societal complicity.
Key facts
- Peter Longerich is a historian
- He published a new book on Nazi Germany
- The book claims most Germans were conformists, not committed Nazis
- It challenges the view of widespread public enthusiasm for the regime
- The work addresses historical interpretations of societal support
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- Germany