A Woman in Berlin: Eight Weeks in the Conquered City: A Diary

During the fall of Berlin to the Russian army in 1945, an anonymous young woman meticulously chronicled daily life in her apartment building and among its residents. In her candid account, she portrays her fellow Berliners with all their humanity, as well as their desperation, which grew from hunger and the subsequent arrival of the Russians. A Woman in Berlin offers a stark portrayal of the intricate dynamics between civilians and an occupying army, shedding light on the deplorable mistreatment suffered by women in a conquered city. This includes the widespread sexual violence experienced by women of all ages and conditions, regardless of their health or circumstances.