1946 Berlin One Year After V-E Day

One year after their defeat, 500,000 Germans held their first non-Nazi demonstration since 1932, focusing on labor and political unity. On the anniversary of the Allied victory, Germans reflected on their past and began the long journey of rebuilding their nation.

How did the German banner slogans reflect the thoughts and moods of the people?

What does the phrase 'Germany starts on the long road back' imply about the country's situation?