German boy

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As the Third Reich fell in 1945, many Germans, including a young boy named Wolfgang Samuel, fled from advancing Russian troops. Wolfgang, his mother, and sister found themselves in war-torn Strasbourg before being pushed into a disease-ridden refugee camp. This true story recounts their struggle for survival amid a chaotic backdrop where Wolfgang's family faced arbitrary arrests, hunger, and fear. With his father away fighting as a Luftwaffe officer, Wolfgang had to assume the role of head of the household, scavenging for food to support his family. Despite his efforts, his mother was driven to make unimaginable sacrifices, which haunted Wolfgang. Yet, he managed to cling to his childhood innocence, forming friendships with other young refugees, playing games amidst the ruins, and finding joy in the American planes overhead and the treats brought by GIs. Ultimately, the Samuels started anew in America, where Wolfgang embarked on a thirty-year career in the U.S. Air Force. This narrative offers a poignant perspective on the dark history of Nazi Germany and the profound impact it had on innocent lives.