Das tschechisch-deutsche Drama 1918-1939

The occupation of the Czech lands by German troops from 1939 to 1945 and the subsequent expulsion of the Sudeten Germans from 1945 to 1946 are commonly perceived today as the Czech-German drama of the 20th century. The time before this fades into the mists of forgetfulness; however, these years leading up to 1939 cast a shadow over the future of all of Europe: it is the events of that time that directly led to World War II. Therefore, the Czech-German relationship from 1918 to 1939 is a crucial and fateful chapter in German history. The author of the book "1939 - The War with Many Fathers" now examines how the events in Czechoslovakia from 1918 to 1939 triggered the march into World War II. He presents a nuanced picture of the multi-ethnic state with its seven language nations and the six million minority citizens who wanted to leave this state in 1938 and 1939. Throughout, he allows the voices of the Slovaks, Czechs, Ruthenians, and Sudeten Germans who lived at that time to be heard, enabling the reader to form their own judgment.