Germany After the Fall

Duration: 58

Year Published: 1969

Creator: WNET/13

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Presents a view of German social, economic, and political reconstruction during the years 1945-1949. Shows that at the end of World War II, most large German cities were destroyed, 20 million people were homeless, and the political system in total collapse. Describes the East/West split, the Black Market, and the beginnings of reconstruction. Discusses the 1949 election of the first West German parliament.

Complete Record: Presents a view of German social, economic, and political reconstruction during the years 1945-1949. Shows that at the end of World War II, most large German cities were destroyed, 20 million people were homeless, and the political system in total collapse. Describes the East/West split, the Black Market, and the beginnings of reconstruction. Discusses the 1949 election of the first West German parliament., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.