HistoryExtra podcast Nazi Germany: the myth of the innocent bystander
Dec 18, 2023
Diving into Nazi Germany, the podcast explores the claim of innocence by Germans who claimed ignorance of the fate of their Jewish citizens. The speaker challenges this perception and discusses a book that delves into the complexities of navigating the Nazi regime. The podcast also explores the changing social dynamics, antisemitism, indifference, compliance, and ambivalence within German society during that time. Additionally, it analyzes the expansion of the Third Reich and local societal responses in Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Understanding the Bystander Society and its Role in Nazi Germany
03:59 • 5min
The Changing Social Dynamics and Antisemitism in Nazi Germany
08:37 • 3min
Indifference, Compliance, and Ambivalence: A Divided Society in Nazi Germany
11:58 • 19min
The Expansion of the Third Reich and Local Societal Responses
31:25 • 3min