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OverviewPeter and his brothers saw the war not as military or national history, but as the adventure of everyday living. They experienced bombs dropping, soldiers occupying their home, and prisoners of war marching through the streets-all of which seemed like mere intrusions to their childhood existence. They not only survived, but thrived, during The Children's War. The strength of family ties carried the Gawenda boys through the War and shaped the author's perspective, making The Children's War an uplifting reading experience. Gawenda draws on his childhood in Germany during WWII to reflect the impact the war had on children. Born in the Third Reich under Hitler, Gawenda, through a child's point of view, shares his family's heartbreak, joy, humor, and cunning during their days in Oberglogau before their desperate flight from Russian conquerors to safety in Bavaria. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter Bodo GawendaPublisher: Brown Books Publishing Group Imprint: Brown Books Publishing Group Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.567kg ISBN: 9781934812716ISBN 10: 1934812714 Pages: 340 Publication Date: 08 November 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationPeter Bodo Gawenda completed the German Air Force Academy and was commissioned as a lieutenant in the German Air Force. He advanced to the rank of lieutenant colonel and became a member of the German General Staff, spending an administrative assignment in the prestigious Fuhrungsakademie der Bundeswehr (Leadership Academy for German and Foreign Military and Civilians earmarked for high leadership positions) in Hamburg. He spent time in France, Holland, and Denmark and left the German military in 1981, immigrating to Texas with his family. His daughter lives in Dallas, Texas, with her family, and his son lives in Brownsville, Texas, with his family. Peter completed his education with a master's in international relations and a doctorate in education. He served as one of the vice presidents of the University of Texas at Brownsville. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |