The August issue of Kapitál magazine features an article by Karina Hoření and Michal Korhel, titled “Heroes or Victims? The Slovak National Uprising from the Perspective of Slovak Germans.” This article presents findings from their research in Central Slovakia, shedding light on the varied experiences of Slovak Germans during the uprising. Michal discusses the village of Sklené, where the largest massacre of ethnic Germans in Slovakia occurred in Fall 1944, while Karina covers the history of nearby village Malinová/Zeche, where local Germans formed a partisan group that actively participated in the Slovak National Uprising.
Editor Dominik Želinský emphasizes the importance of recognizing the multinational nature of the uprising, as demonstrated by the researchers’ work. Kapitál magazine is recommended reading for those interested in hiking the Path of Slovak National Uprising or other adventures, offering valuable insights into the historical and cultural context of the region. For non-local readers proficient in Slovak, the entire current issue is also available online.
