Abstract
After the end of World War II, Germany was in ruins and science at a standstill. Since then, roughly the period of one generation, very great efforts have been made in the Federal Republic of Germany – the only part here considered – to regain the eminent position in science which Germany occupied before 1933, the advent of Hitler. Only some of the many factors for a successful recovery could here be considered, and an attempt has been made to arrive at a balance of the losses and the gains. Some lessons appear relevant, such as the emphasis on excellence which has guided senior scientists responsible for the allocation of immense funds. This has achieved a major, if not complete, recovery of science in Germany.
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