Shakespeare and British Occupation Policy in Germany, 1945-1949
Journal: Maryland Shared Open Access Repository (USMAI Consortium)
Year: 2019

Following World War II, the United Kingdom was responsible for occupying a section of Germany. While the British were initially focused on demilitarization and reparations, their goals quickly changed to that of rehabilitation and democratization. In order to accomplish their policy goals, they enlisted the help William Shakespeare, a playwright who had always found favor on the German stage. The British, recognizing that the Germans were hungry for entertainment and were looking for escape, cap