I was lucky enough to have a father who was quite knowledgeable in German military history, as well as music and the fine arts. We spent many pleasurable hours together attending military shows, events and social gatherings over the years and made many friends and acquaintences.
My dad served with the German Heer during the war in the 23rd Infantry Division, on the Russian front near Leningrad. After that it was five years of hard labor in Russian captivity near Moscow.
As a kid I had an avid interest in the "German aspects" of the Second World War and became totally fascinated with the subject. Pop fueled my interests by providing me with plenty of reading material related to the war; biographies, politics, battles and most importantly, his own firsthand accounts of his experiences.
I had an excellent teacher and companion who taught me many valuable life-lessons and both sides to our German heritage, the good and the ugly ...
