German Soldiers and the Occupation of France, 1940-1944

From 1940 to 1944, German soldiers not only fought in and ruled over France, but also lived their lives there. While the combat experiences of German soldiers are relatively well-documented, as are the everyday lives of the occupied French population, we know much less about occupiers'' daily activities beyond combat, especially when it comes to men who were not top-level administrators. Using let...