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“Mein Opa” – Tracing the footsteps of a german soldier during the Battle of the Bulge 1944/45 by Rob

Discussion in 'What Granddad did in the War' started by PzJgr, Nov 2, 2012.

  1. PzJgr

    PzJgr Drill Instructor

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    An article I read

    Thorsten Herbes, a german compatriot living in the USA. He has written a story about his grandfathers experiences in WW2 and not only did he do a wonderful job with the research, its also obvious how much he misses his grandfather (german: Opa). Thorstens Grandfather served with Infanterie-Regiment 545 in Stalingrad and was one of the few who got out, being evacuated via Gumrak inside a Heinkel He-111.

    Read More:     http://www.warhistoryonline.com/mem...battle-of-the-bulge-194445-robin-schafer.html
     
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    A great blog, Ike. We often forget the German vets who served. If you've not already read it, I would recommend Eastern Inerno, which is a diary of a German soldier on the Eastern Front. Sadly, he was one who didn't reteurn.
     
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    I've seen that book and thought about purchasing it. Guess I will have to do so now. Thanks for the recommendation
     
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    what a treasure for future family members. thank you so much for sharing your grandfathers story.
     
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