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2012.
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| Summary/Abstract |
It is true that Austria played a special role in the war. There is an earnest discussion of this subject in Austrian society with no so-called "awkward topics" barred. Whereas Austrians were inclined to regard their country as a mere victim of Germany's aggression, the current discussion shows that there were also many Nazis among the local people. This awareness makes for a more impartial approach to studying historical material and lets the country's political leaders use the useful lessons of history to inculcate in young people intolerance to racism, nationalism
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