Description

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As a boy growing up in Germany during Hitler's rise to power, Dieter has been seduced by the pomp and circumstance of war. But as global hostilities intensify, he is called upon to fight for his country in a conflict that he doesn't fully understand. Now he must run from everything he knows. With most of his family dead, Berlin in ruins, and the Russian army closing in, Dieter can no longer na vely cling to his childhood beliefs. The world he is facing is brutal, dirty and unforgiving. And the most he can hope for is a chance to survive.

About the Author

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A self-proclaimed history addict, John Wilson writes historical fiction and non-fiction for kids, teens, and adults. He is the author of over 30 books, 300 articles and essays, and hundreds of book reviews. He lives in Lantzville on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.