First published in 1947 Russian Zone is a record of the conditions Gordon Schaffer found in the Soviet-occupied zone of Germany during a stay of ten weeks. In that time, he had interviewed scores of Germans in positions of responsibility- ministers of the various provincial governments, leaders of the political parties, of the trade unions, the co-operatives, the cultural bodies, and a host of other organisations. He also met ministers of religion and shop stewards. He talked to the ordinary people in every walk of life. The author tries to set down a story of the Soviet zone which so far has not been told and which the world ought to know to understand the future of Germany and Europe better. This is a fascinating historical document for general readers.
1.Conqueror and Conquered 2. Contracts 3. They have a plan 4. Ousting the Nazis 5. Rebuilding Democracy 6. Trade Unions and Co-ops 7. The Germans take over 8. Self-help and Culture 9. New teachers, new books 10. End of the Junkers 11. They all talk food 12. The black market 13. No work, no food 14. Five million refugees 15. Oil interlude 16. How the Russians live 17. Unity or conflict?
Biography
Gordon Schaffer
