Reviews

Jews, Germans, and Allies: Close Encounters in Occupied Germany by Atina Grossmann

lukescalone's review

4.0

This is a fascinating book on the relationship between Jews, Germans, and Allies (mostly Americans with some Russians) in the earliest years of occupied Germany (1945-1947, with the conclusion discussing 1948 and the "future of Judaism" in Germany). Grossmann responsibly covers topics as wide-ranging as rape and "fraternization" by Russian and American soldiers, displaced persons camps, the Jewish baby boom, and the hot debates (which quickly became taboo) over complicity and retribution. Not only does Grossmann probe into these lesser-discussed subjects (which have become more discussed in recent years), but her book is quite readable as well. Highly recommend.

ekul's review

4.0

This is a fascinating book on the relationship between Jews, Germans, and Allies (mostly Americans with some Russians) in the earliest years of occupied Germany (1945-1947, with the conclusion discussing 1948 and the "future of Judaism" in Germany). Grossmann responsibly covers topics as wide-ranging as rape and "fraternization" by Russian and American soldiers, displaced persons camps, the Jewish baby boom, and the hot debates (which quickly became taboo) over complicity and retribution. Not only does Grossmann probe into these lesser-discussed subjects (which have become more discussed in recent years), but her book is quite readable as well. Highly recommend.