The Last Million

In The Last Million, bestselling author David Nasaw presents a sweeping account of the over one million refugees left in Germany after World War II. Following the war's end in May 1945, many displaced individuals—including concentration camp survivors and Eastern Europeans—found themselves without homes amid a nation in chaos. As international efforts to resettle these refugees stalled and the Cold War emerged, the complex dynamics surrounding their fate revealed deep societal and political challenges. Nasaw sheds light on this largely overlooked chapter of history, exploring the resilience and hopes of those navigating their uncertain futures.