Expulsion of the Germans - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses the large German population in regions before WWII and how it influenced events. It covers the reaction of Czech leaders, particularly Eduard Benes, who called for the expulsion of Germans from Czechoslovakia. The Potsdam Conference agreed to these plans, and many Germans were deported or killed by Czech militias. The video also highlights the chaotic state of Europe post-war, with many Germans being sent to labor camps or interned in concentration camps, which remained open for years.

What was the reaction of leaders in exile towards the German population after World War II?

What did Eduard Benes refer to as the final solution to the German problem?

What were some of the consequences faced by ethnic Germans during the chaotic state of post-war Europe?

How many ethnic Germans are believed to have been sent to Germany in the years following World War II?

What role did concentration camps play in the treatment of Germans after World War II?