'From the closing days of World War II through three years of postwar captivity, this memoir details the experiences of Hans Thiel. Beginning with agrarian life during World War II, it describes Thiel's conscription, his combat experiences, and his life as a postwar prisoner, held first by the Bolsheviks and then transferred to camps under Polish control'--Provided by publisher.

Describes interesting places in each region of Germany, and offers information on food, customs, history, clothing, and modern life