In the organizer's words:

During a severe economic crisis, the NSDAP was elected by far the strongest party in 1932. It was soon able to take power and build on growing social support. Hitler needed the war - the people were afraid of it. Nevertheless, 18 million German soldiers eventually terrorized Europe. How did this come about? Why did hundreds of thousands take part in unprecedented mass murders? The answer is complex. The NSDAP promised the Germans advancement and prosperity, at the same time people were kept on the move, no breathing space, no time for reflection, so the war was on. As the belief in victory waned, the national community became a criminal community. Everyone knew how guilty the Germans were. "With this book, the brilliant historian and political scientist Götz Aly crowns his life's work" (Denis Scheck, ARD/Druckfrisch).

Götz Aly (*1947 in Heidelberg) is a historian and journalist. He has worked for the taz, the Berliner Zeitung and as a visiting professor. His books have been translated into many languages and have been repeatedly awarded numerous prizes, such as the Geschwister Scholl Prize in 2018.

The event is being held in cooperation with Forum Pankratius, the Hessian State Center for Political Education and the Giessen Adult Education Centre in the Hermann-Levi-Saal (concert hall in the town hall, Berliner Platz 1, 35390 Giessen). The discussion will be moderated by Felix Luckau. Free admission to the event, but registration is required. Access is wheelchair accessible.

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