Based on a broad array of sources from Russian and Austrian archives, this collection provides a comprehensive analysis of the Soviet occupation of Austria from 1945 to 1955. The contributors cover a wide range of topics, including the Soviet Secret Services, the military kommandaturas, Soviet occupation policies, the withdrawal of troops in 1955, everyday life, the image of "the Russians," violence against women, arrests, deportations, Soviet aid provisions, as well as children of occupation.

About the Author

Stefan Karner is professor at the Universtiy of Graz; former chair of the Institute for Economic, Social and Business History; and longstanding director of the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Research on the Consequences of War, Graz - Vienna - Raabs.

Barbara Stelzl-Marx is director of the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Research on Consequences of War, Graz - Vienna - Raabs; professor of contemporary history at the University of Graz; and vice-president of the Austrian UNESCO-Commission.

Reviews
Based on an unprecedented richness of primary sources from Austrian and Russian archives, this volume presents important contributions to the interpretation of Soviet policy towards Vienna during and after World War II. The contributors aptly analyze the multifaceted interconnections between economic and broader strategic conceptions in Soviet decision-making. They demonstrate the Cold war's all-encompassing scope and its-sometimes contradictory-influence on all aspects of social and individual life. The findings provide a challenging example of multi-perspective research on international history that can inspire future research on the multifaceted dimensions of the early Cold War and beyond. -- Andreas Hilger, German Historical Institute Moscow



Book Information
ISBN 9781793626608
Author Stefan Karner
Format Paperback
Page Count 286
Imprint Lexington Books
Publisher Lexington Books
Weight(grams) 426g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 151mm * 22mm