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Presents a commentary on J. G. Hajdu's analysis of German social geography in his paper "Toward a Definition of Post-War German Social Geography" that was previously published in the 1968 issue of the "Annals of the Association of American Geographers." Points addressed in the paper that should receive greater emphasis; Lack of theoretical framework; Prevalence of German social geography considered as locational analysis in human geography.

Attempts to review the development of German geography from the viewpoint of the recent demise of the Nazi party in 1945. Contributions of German geographers to the expansion of the world's knowledge of the earth; Construction of the system of geography; Refinement of geographical methods; Background on scientific geography and its application in education, administration, politics and war.

Focuses on the rural settlements in Germany. Types of grouping of rural settlement; Form of the rural habitat; Pattern in the rural settlements.

Delves into the geography of some countries. Discussion of the conditions of countries such as France, Great Britain, Germany and Belgium; Analysis of local causes of factors such as low prestige of geography in some countries; Importance of improving the conditions for geographic research.