Episode 7: East Germany’s Forgotten Uprising

In this episode, Katja and Chris dive into the dramatic events of 17 June 1953, when East Germany was shaken by a mass uprising that nearly toppled the young socialist regime. What began as a workers’ strike in East Berlin quickly spread across the country, drawing in over a million people.

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Host: Katja Hoyer & Dr Christopher Dillon

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