Red star over Graz: Memories of 75 days of Soviet crew
Red star over Graz: Memories of 75 days of Soviet crew
Graz, Österreich - May 9, 1945 marked a decisive turning point for Graz: In the early morning hours, the Red Army moves into the city without resistance and thus ends the tranquil time of war. After weeks of uncertainty and the hope of an early liberation from the British army, which is stopped in Voitsberg 40 kilometers away, the citizens of Graz must now cope with the reality of the Soviet crew. As the University of Graz remember adventurous experiences with Soviet soldiers who gave the children sweets and let them take a seat in their vehicles.
insights into the book
The emotionally charged state of emergency of the Grazers during the Soviet occupation is impressively recorded. Stelzl-Marx gives readers a feeling of how the presence of small children for women in Graz acted as a kind of protection against rapes. In their reports, the tornness between fear and childish joy in the gifts of the soldiers can be felt. The book, which was recently published by Molden Verlag, will be presented on April 10, 2025 in the Moser bookstore in Graz.
On the crew of Austria between 1945 and 1955 there is also important information. After the Moscow declaration of 1943, Austria was divided into four occupation zones and was under the control of the 1955 state treaty under the control of Allied forces until the sovereignty was restored. There were numerous changes in the political landscape and the return of former prisoners of war. This transitional period is still reflected in the official history of the country, especially with regard to the economic reconstruction and the social challenges of this time, as the Wikipedia page on Bleiben Sie informiert: Jeden Abend senden wir Ihnen die Artikel des Tages aus der Kategorie Graz – übersichtlich als Liste.
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