I thought this was common knowledge? Molotov-Ribbentrop.
I thought this was common knowledge? Molotov-Ribbentrop.
Not sure what to think of this; the image is harsh, the expressions in the food lines are somewhat off, the staring child looks legit; but I wasn't there…
Considering my Polish parents and being raised in Germany, I am thoroughly conflicted.
The idea that it could be propaganda just makes me sick if it means I undermine the Polish victims; my great grandmother (not her husband) wasn't happy about her daughter moving to Germany for instance; she also said the Soviets absolutely did rape some of her acquaintances, it just makes me not want to think about the war anymore.
Not sure what to think of this; the image is harsh, the expressions in the food lines are somewhat off, the staring child looks legit; but I wasn't there…
Considering my Polish parents and being raised in Germany, I am thoroughly conflicted.
The idea that it could be propaganda just makes me sick if it means I undermine the Polish victims; my great grandmother (not her husband) wasn't happy about her daughter moving to Germany for instance; she also said the Soviets absolutely did rape some of her acquaintances, it just makes me not want to think about the war anymore.
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