German Boy
by Wolfgang Samuel
"A Child in War"
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German Boy by Wolfgang Samuel
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Civilian
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
450
Published Date:
2001
ISBN13:
9780767908245
Summary
German Boy is a memoir by Wolfgang W. E. Samuel recounting his childhood experiences during World War II and its aftermath in Germany. The book follows young Wolfgang and his family as they flee from the advancing Soviet Army, enduring harrowing journeys, hunger, and displacement. Samuel vividly describes life under Allied occupation, the struggle for survival in war-torn Germany, and his eventual immigration to America. The narrative provides a rare perspective on the war through the eyes of a German child, offering insights into the human cost of conflict beyond the battlefield.
