After Hitler’s suicide at the end of April 1945, Admiral Donitz became the second and last Fuehrer.
His ‘administration’ lasted a week until a full surrender was finalised. The Allies immediately initiated a Denazification Programme; that of the Western Allies had a significant impact on both the German Economic Miracle and the solid foundations that were laid for the return of German democracy.
The Russian denazification programme in the east had different aims and different consequences; come and hear what they were.
William Tyler MBE is freelance educator, lecturing, public speaking, writing and consultancy with a main focus on History. He was the Principal of The City Lit, Britain’s largest college of adult education. He was his awarded his MBE for services to education.