Wie konnte das geschehen? Deutschland 1933 bis 1945

"Wie konnte das geschehen? Deutschland 1933 bis 1945" (How Could This Happen? Germany 1933-1945) is a non-fiction historical book written by the renowned German historian and journalist Götz Aly. First published in 2025 by S. Fischer Verlag, the book explores the socioeconomic and political mechanisms that allowed National Socialism to take power and maintain public support in Germany. Aly is widely recognized for his analytical approach to the Holocaust and Nazi era, often focusing on how the regime used material benefits and social policy to gain the complicity of ordinary citizens.

The book is published by S. Fischer Verlag, one of Germany's most prestigious publishing houses. Based in Frankfurt am Main, S. Fischer has a long history dating back to 1886 and has been the home of many Nobel Prize-winning authors. The physical manufacturing of the book, including printing and binding, typically takes place within Germany, adhering to the high standards of the German book trade. Today, S. Fischer Verlag is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a major global media company that ensures the brand's distribution and influence across international markets.