About “Eine Frau in Berlin”
A Woman in Berlin is a memoir by German journalist Marta Hillers, published anonymously in 1954. The author's identity was not disclosed until 2003, after her death. The book details the author’s experiences in Berlin from 20 April to 22 June 1945, during the city's capture and occupation by the Red Army. It describes the widespread rape of civilians by Soviet soldiers, including the author’s own experience. The memoir also reflects on the author’s survival strategies, which involved seeking protection from Soviet officers. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1954
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