Writing a Historical Fiction in Germany - Need ideas !!

WW2 buff here and I'm in the brainstorming process for a historical fiction.

Looking for it to begin in the mid-30s (in the brown shirts era) and show an individuals or an family's struggle dealing with the new power.

I have a few ideas but lots of research is still to come. To get the ball rolling, Id love to hear any ideas you have!

Open to anything

 

Are there any Nazis among this family, or are they all democrats or communists?

 

Good question: all democrats

 

Are they religious at all?

 

Also, do you think they'll be some kind of resisters down the road? Something like the White Rose Circle?

 

Great questions! Not overly religious

And yes, to build up to some resistance, once their fears are realized from hearing stories from non-state run media.

 

How about the children? They'll be in the Hitler Youth or League of German Girls, since it was mandatory.

 

Absolutely.

 

Urban or rural setting? Many children in smaller communities did not belong to a Youth movement due to the lack of enthusiastic and committed leaders.

 

Urban setting.

 

Scenario of long time friends and neighbours now regarded as enemies of the Reich eg. Jews and Communists. Do you put your family first even though it goes against all your ideals or resist?

 

Follow the National Socialist timeline of events. The most poignant events will allow you to build your narrative and support your characters purpose and identity.

 

Great advice! This is going accelerate the process.