Vienna after the war: everyday life and challenges of the occupation period
Vienna after the war: everyday life and challenges of the occupation period
Wien, Österreich - in Vienna, the history of the post-war period from 1945 to 1955 is comprehensively illuminated, as the city administration. This time was characterized by an ambivalent new beginning: the reconstruction of the city from the ruins of the Second World War offered hope, but at the same time the processing of the entanglements in the Nazi past was often inadequate. The Vienna City Councilor Veronica Kaup-Hasler emphasizes that many unlawfulities were suppressed, especially in the restitution of assets, and that the criminal law persecution of former National Socialists was inadequate. This has taken for decades to recognize Austria's role as perpetrator.
The ten years of the Allied occupation, starting after the end of the fight on April 13, 1945, significantly influenced the everyday life of the Viennese population. Central questions such as communication between the Allies and the city administration as well as their influence on the supply of relief goods are the focus of this era. While the American occupation was positively perceived by aid actions such as the distribution of care packages and cultural initiatives, the relationship with the Red Army was shaped by violence and attacks. The first months after the war were drawn for the population of extreme hardship, malnutrition and epidemics, whereby the distribution of relief goods was decisive to prevent another catastrophe, as The history wiki.
The everyday life of the Viennese was shaped by existential struggles, food procurement and restoration of habitable apartments dominated people's concerns. The black market flourished, and the living situation was catastrophic, with over 35,000 homeless people. Aid organizations such as the quächerhilfe helped children with warm meals. The repair of the infrastructure, the reconstruction of buildings and the basic energy supply were major challenges because the supply system was badly damaged. Until the end of 1945, the water supply was largely restored, although the health and sanitary conditions continued to worry, more concerned with epidemics. The occupying powers, especially the Soviets, caused problems, but also helped in need. The cultural landscape of Vienna experienced an upswing during this time. The Americans brought films, music and new leisure cultures, while the Soviet influence also found its precipitation in art. Theater and film blossomed and in May 1945 the University of Vienna started again. However, this cultural reconstruction was still strongly shaped by the challenges of the post -war period and showed how Viennese life slowly got going after the war. everyday life in the post -war period
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