Germany

Richard Overy argues that the lesson Hitler Drew from 1914-18 was not that a major war should be avoided, but that Germany should prepare more systematically so that, next time, she would win.

Sean Lang has built his passion for history on several key experiences, both in terms of teaching and learning.

John Erickson reviews the recent controversies surrounding Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union.

Daniel Snowman previews a new exhibition in Berlin.

Peter H. Wilson suggests that the aggressiveness of Wilhelmine Germany was not necessarily a direct consequence of the Prussian social system of the eighteenth century.

John Claydon charts a course across the complex minefield of Nazi historiography.

Edgar Feuchtwanger assesses Bismarck's controversial career and legacy.

Timothy Benson assesses Hitler's irritated reaction to being lampooned by David Low of the Evening Standard.

Gabriel Fawcett looks at the efforts being made by history teachers in Germany to combat racism and neo-Nazism.

The Prussian Kingdom was founded on January 18th, 1701, when the Elector Frederick III had himself crowned Frederick I at Konigsberg.