Berlin Exhibit on Hitler (1 Viewer)

[jazzeum]

On Friday, an exhibition in Berlin, called "Hitler and the Germans: Nation and Crime" opened. This is was billed as the first in Germany since the end of World War II to focus exclusively on Adolf Hitler. Germany outlaws public displays of some Nazi symbols, and the curators took care to avoid showing items that appeared to glorify Hitler.

See the full article here.

Here is a related slide show from the exhibition.

 

[Mitch]

I am glad that germany is now beginning to emerge from the overwhelming shadow of guilt that has embraced the country since the end of the second world war and, this is a good step to embracing its own history.

Looks an interesting display thanks for posting
Mitch

 

[lancer]

At least Germany is dealing with the war, unlike Japan which refuses to acknowledge responsibility or guilt. -- Al

 

[Mitch]

Lancer...

Very true and they wonder why it caused controversy here in the UK with former veterans and POW,s when Blair said forgive and forget!!!!. Imbecille
Mitch

 

[Combat]

Because so much of the Nazi movement was designed to have a propaganda appeal to the masses, these kinds of exhibits can be controversial. The flags, uniforms, and other artifacts were developed to have a visual impact. That's one reason that we often have the discussion about the LAH figures. Not just that they were "evil" but that the displays somewhat glorify the movement. I'm not sure what the right answer is though. I don't believe such exhibits should be banned and they do have an important historical context.

 

[Mitch]

As propaganda was so important to the germans cleverly they used the mass parades and flags etc for a show of strength and intimidation to other countries and probably their own people and, also they were accutely aware that these displays also looked very impressive. Many european and, from further afield during the 30's commented on how impressive they were.

I don't particularly appreciate any type of censorship but, I think germans are now becoming a bit more acceptable to their history and, the period in question and the defeat have played a large part in the way they have developed since 1945. I can't see how an open display about this especially now having read what it is about can do any harm indeed, may actually do some good as much of the neo nazi stuff has flourished IMO due to germany as a whole being to frightened to accept what happened and allow discussion about the era

It would be a fascinating exhibit to see
Mitch

 

[ExRanger]

As someone who served with the U.S. Army in Germany during the 80's, I can remember having many conversions with the older generation of Germans who were the younger generation during Hitler's time having no problem talking about the war or the responsibility of the war itself. It was the younger 80's generation that would have no part in any discussions and wanted the U.S. out of Germany. Funny thing is now that younger group is the older group and will confront the past.
Regarding symbols in Germany, I can remember going into a music store to pick up a Def Leppard album release and find KISS records without the lighting bolt SS which is one of their trademarks. All KISS merchandise sold in Gemany had to be altered.

 

[ExRanger]

Anyone notice the Toy Soldiers in the display case? Not bad detail for that time period compared to now. Imagine the figures that are tucked away in someone's attic or basement hidden away for all these years in Germany?

 

[jazzeum]

Has anyone ever been to Nuremberg? I was there a few years ago and while walking to the parade grounds where they held the rallies, came upon a fantastic museum devoted to a history of the Nazi era and its evils. Fantastic museum and it was quite busy.

 

[Mitch]

Don't know if its the same one you are talking about Museen der stadt nurnberg. The documentation centre has lots of exhibitions covering the germans. centred on the nazi party rally grounds.I think unless its grown it has about 18 exhibit areas.

I did lots of research in and around the area meeting veterans etc a vast array of documents etc all about the twelve years of the third reich if you have an interest
Mitch

 

[Currahee Chris]

Has anyone ever been to Nuremberg?

Jazzeum-

I was there for 3years- 2-4th grade- 1979-82- Dad was stationed at the Army Hospital there- went to Merrill and Pinder Barracks a lot-vaguely remember William O Darby Kaserne but not sure if I am just getting confused with another place at Ft. Benning. some of the walls at those Kaserne's were shot up- may not be now. Beautiful city- had a Christkindlemart where outside vendors would celebrate the holidays and sell all sorts of stuff like brats and Gluwein- my mom picked up some great recipes for good German gluwein and she still makes it for us during the holidays.

As a student I was forced to learn how to speak and read german!! Had enough problems with english