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This is where Hitler was when he heard about the assassination of Ernst vom Rath. Using this as an excuse he ordered the Nazi troops to destroy Jewish homes and synagogues 25,000 Jews were arrested and sent to concentration camps. This is called 'Kristallnacht' or the Night of Broken Glass.

Munich Day 1: WWII and Beer

July 6th 2009
Hello Everyone! I arrived in Munich at 7:30 this morning off the overnight train from Amsterdam. Before I decided to come to Munich I didn't know anything about it other than it hosts Oktoberfest every year. (actually held in September.) Munich is actually the home of a rich history and culture, not the least of which is its involvement in the rise of the Third Reich. No surprise since it is ri ... read more

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more

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