The Wine and the War (French edition): How the Nazis Seized French Wine by Christophe Lucand

The book Wine and War: How the Nazis Seized French Wine by Christophe Lucand is a captivating dive into a dark period of French wine history. From the start of the German occupation, wine was not just an agricultural product but a strategic war booty for the Nazis. In 1940, Weinführer, wine experts appointed by Berlin, were deployed in all major wine regions of France to organize and oversee one of the largest looting operations the country had ever seen.

The occupation and control of French vineyards took place with the ambiguous support of the Vichy regime and the active collaboration of some professionals in the wine sector. This systematic plundering of French wine was a tragedy that many preferred to forget after the war.

Christophe Lucand, through a meticulous investigation based on previously unpublished sources, unveils this dark period in history where the French wine industry had to face not only war and occupation but also compromise and collaboration with the enemy.

The author offers us a unique perspective on how wine, much more than a mere commodity, became a strategic and economic issue for Nazi Germany. The book also reveals how, despite German domination and pressures, some producers subtly resisted to protect their heritage.

Wine and War is an essential work for anyone interested in the history of World War II, wine history, and how conflicts can transform local economies and industries.

Item Features:

• Title: Wine and War: How the Nazis Seized French Wine
• Author: Christophe Lucand
• Publisher: Dunod
• Series: Dunod Poche (1)
• Format: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 17.8 x 11.1 x 1.4 cm
• Weight: 176 g
• Language: French
• EAN13: 9782100852338
• ISBN: 978-2-10-085233-8