The Case Studies: Similar Vision, Different Approaches

This chapter is dedicated to the case studies. The opinions expressed in it are summarized and reflect the interviewee’s institutional role. Single statements are cited to underline stances towards Germany and to explore interviewees’ views on reconciliation with the former foe. It includes a total of eight case studies and represents a total of ten martyr villages. This is the heart piece of the book, presenting more than five months of field work. The case studies are core to understanding Greek local reactions to German reconciliation policy. To this point this is a unique approach in researching Greek-German relations, combining policy analysis with expert interviews, field research as well as primary and secondary literature. The cases are complemented by photos of local monuments and memorials. The aim is to portray a complete and thorough picture of the different stances towards and effects of German reconciliation policy on the local level. By doing so, the chapters uncover a widely unknown memory landscape with local, regional, national and international reference points.