Jochen Hellbeck
Jochen Hellbeck is a prominent German historian known for his work on the Soviet Union and the impact of World War II on German memory and identity. His recent publications, including 'Ein Krieg wie kein anderer', critically address the often-overlooked suffering of Soviet victims during the Nazi invasion and the complexities of remembering this historical trauma in contemporary Europe. Hellbeck argues against what he perceives as a collective amnesia in Germany regarding these events and highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of history, particularly in light of current geopolitical tensions.
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Jochen Hellbeck argues that Hitler's actual war began with the attack on the Soviet Union.
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Switzerland· 2025-11-02
Jochen Hellbeck is a history professor and Vice Chair for Graduate Education at Rutgers who contributed to the fundraiser for Mark Bray.
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United States· 2025-10-15
Historian Jochen Hellbeck describes Hitler's actual war against 'Jewish Bolshevism'.
Die besten Sachbücher des MonatsSwitzerland· 2025-09-06
Jochen Hellbeck critiques the historical narrative surrounding the Soviet Union's role in defeating Nazi Germany.
Jochen Hellbecks Blick auf Hitlers Vernichtungskrieg im OstenSwitzerland· 2025-08-07
Jochen Hellbeck is a historian who teaches Eastern European history and has published works on the German war against the Soviet Union.
ein Wendepunkt im Zweiten WeltkriegSwitzerland· 2025-05-24
Jochen Hellbeck is a German historian who published a book to address the historical amnesia regarding the Soviet Union's victims.
Schwieriges Gedenken - Politik - SZ.de
Germany· 2025-04-18
