VE Day: The Seelow Heights (Part 5)
WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk
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Chaos and Despair in Berlin
This chapter recounts the experiences of 17-year-old Helmut Altner during the final chaotic days of World War II in Berlin, highlighting the emotional toll of war and his fleeting reunion with his mother. It explores the absurd realities faced by soldiers, including the harrowing initiation into military life and the grim execution of deserters, raising philosophical questions about the role of the older generation in the conflict.
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