Fischer, Wünschmann, and Clarke, Oberbrechen: A German Village Confronts Its Nazi Past

Oberbrechen offers a captivating and moving portrayal of how Jews and non-Jews from a village in rural Germany experienced the devastating Nazi years and attempts at reconciliation in their aftermath. It includes a rich collection of primary sources, an essay that situates the stories of the villagers in their wider historical context, and an incisive reflection on the writing of this graphic history.