Episode #1 focuses on life growing up in Germany, joining the Hitler Youth and his first 4 months on the frontlines in Russia.
This video series highlights the life of 96 year old Herbert Scherer. At 18 yrs of age, this German soldier was sent to the Eastern Front for 1.5 years and became a POW in Siberia for 4.5 years.
For more information, or to get a copy of his book, please go to my website: www.melaniewillard.com
Disclaimer: Although his book has "God" in the title, 99% of the content is about his experience as a soldier in WW2.
Thank you to Steven Sidebotham, Professor at the University of Delaware for leading this interview.
Негізгі бет WW2: 96 year old shares his story as a soldier in Russia & POW in Siberia. Episode #1
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