Veterans and War Victims in Eastern Europe during the 20th Century: A Comparison.

Authors :: Stegmann, Natali
Boeckh, Katrin
Source :: Comparativ: Leipziger Beiträge zur Universalgeschichte und Vergleichenden Gesellschaftsforschung; 2010, Vol. 20 Issue 5, p7-17, 11p
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: The article discusses twentieth century policy toward war victims and veterans in Eastern Europe. It provides an overview of twentieth century conflicts in Eastern Europe, particularly examining World War I and World War II and considering the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia. The Kosovo War of 1998-1999 is also explored. The author assesses several common themes, including issues of remembrance, the reintegration of veterans into society and the labor force, and the involvement of veterans in politics.

Subjects :: 20TH century Eastern European history
LEGAL status of veterans
LEGAL status of war victims
REINTEGRATION of veterans
COLLECTIVE memory
WORLD War I veterans
WORLD War II veterans
KOSOVO War, 1998-1999

Language :: English
ISSN :: 09403566
Volume :: 20
Issue :: 5
Database :: Complementary Index
Journal :: Comparativ: Leipziger Beiträge zur Universalgeschichte und Vergleichenden Gesellschaftsforschung
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 62823602

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