My Life As a P.O.W. - Part II

[jenny_grrl]

Discovering a talent was often the only thing to keep a Prisoner of War alive. The fact that my grandfather was an experienced jeep driver weighed heavily in his favor. As the S.S. gathered P.O.W's around Mulhberg, they soon realized that there was a huge problem. Those found without inherent usefulness at that time were lined up against a long

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[lilithraevyn]

The digging of the grave for the same number of men was probably just as much of a calculated cruelty as it was a matter of efficiency and using manpower availible. Very scary.

[spacecandy]

The 1st SS Panzer Division (Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler Division) was the second most decorated German division of the entire war. Tough hombre's to say the least.

Thanks for sharing!

[boundmuse]

I'm glad someone remembers, and writes this down. Otherwise, we are doomed to repeat it. Thank you.