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What did the German survivors of Stalingrad go through while in Russian captivity and why did it take over 10 years before they were allowed to return back to Germany?

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Sonderweg is a theory that states that germany followed a special path from aristocracy to democracy. this (from my understanding)is considered a controversial idea. what other controversial ideas/theories exist in other aspects of history?

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I just finished reading Ivans war by Catherine Merridale and was wondering if anyone had suggestions on a good WWII eastern front documentary. Thanks!

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what is the difference between the several iron crosses awarded to german soldiers during ww2. what did soldiers have to do in order to gain different crosses

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How historically accurate are mini series such as the Pacific and Band of Brothers

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could anyone help me find English translations of Wilhelm Weitling's "The Poor Sinner's Gospel" and "Guarantees of Harmony and Freedom"

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What did the German survivors of Stalingrad go through while in Russian captivity and why did it take over 10 years before they were allowed to return back to Germany?	604
Sonderweg is a theory that states that germany followed a special path from aristocracy to democracy. this (from my understanding)is considered a controversial idea. what other controversial ideas/theories exist in other aspects of history?	20
I just finished reading Ivans war by Catherine Merridale and was wondering if anyone had suggestions on a good WWII eastern front documentary. Thanks!	8
what is the difference between the several iron crosses awarded to german soldiers during ww2. what did soldiers have to do in order to gain different crosses	5
How historically accurate are mini series such as the Pacific and Band of Brothers	2
could anyone help me find English translations of Wilhelm Weitling's "The Poor Sinner's Gospel" and "Guarantees of Harmony and Freedom"	1