The core differences between the East German “National People’s Army” (NVA) and the Nazi German Wehrmacht that came before it were doctrinal in nature. Despite having a handful of outward similarities ...

Depopulated towns in Germany's ex-communist east have come up with a novel scheme to bring back life: offering people several weeks of super-cheap housing to give would-be residents a taste of the ...

Residential tower blocks made of prefabricated concrete slabs were built in many parts of the world during the second half of the 20th century, but this type of building was particularly popular in ...

Though spared from actual warfare, the tank’s role in deterrence and crisis response was crucial, influencing global military dynamics and leaving an indelible mark on armored history. During the Cold ...

Eisenhüttenstadt offered a chance for two prospective residents to live rent-free in furnished apartments on a trial basis — 2,000 people applied from around the world. EISENHÜTTENSTADT, Germany — ...

In Germany’s depressed East, even far-right opponents of support for Ukraine have embraced the jobs that come with new weapons production. By Sam Gurwitt Reporting from Görlitz, Germany A pair of red ...