Ethnic German Expulsions

The aftermath of WWII saw a brutal reversal of fortunes for ethnic Germans, as they faced violent reprisals and forced expulsions from various Eastern European countries. The Potsdam Agreement set the stage for the largest forced migration in history, with millions displaced in a bid to create ethnically homogeneous nation-states. Despite promises of humane treatment, the reality was marked by suffering and tragedy, as thousands perished during the brutal expulsions.