Hitler's Actions After Ww2

When studying 20th century German history, we usually tend to focus on the horrific acts committed by the Nazi’s, and our opinions on the subject are primarily dictated by internal sentimental reactions to those actions. This easily leads us to group and assume all of of Germany in support of Hitler during that time period. Such a notion becomes extremely problematic if trying to objectively examine individual histories during this time, especially pertaining to the average German. I would like to propose a more nuanced way of examining average Germans during this time. One that separates and analyzes them separately, by taking a step back from our emotions and surveying them as individuals outside of the scope of Hitler’s actions. To start, let us look at the ideas that this essay will explore in an attempt to humanize and present an alterative narrative about lower and working-class Germans.
While not completely to the same extent as the Jewish victims of Hitler’s hate, I will try to present that the average German was also badly impacted by Hitler’s actions in post WWII Germany. They were made to suffer even though the crimes of the Nazis were not the fault of their direct intentions or doing. This is the motivating
In fact, we will explore evidence that dispels this notion entirely. This evidence includes a book and article by Richard F. Hamilton, and a History Today article by Dick Geary, which try to present ideas and facts that attempt to put to rest the overly simplistic justification mentioned