The Boy Who Went to War
The Story of a Reluctant German Soldier in WWII
by Giles Milton
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Pub Date Oct 11 2011 | Archive Date Sep 01 2012
Macmillan | Thomas Dunne Books
Description
A powerful and true story of warfare and human survival that exposes a side of World War II that is unknown by many— this is the story of Wolfram Aïchele, a boy whose childhood was stolen by a war in which he had no choice but to fight
Hitler's Germany told through German eyes, this is the true story of Wolfram Aïchele, who was nine years old when Hitler came to power. He and his parents - free-thinking artists - experienced first hand life under one of the most brutal regimes in history when Wolfram was conscripted into Hitler's army.
Written with remarkable sensitivity by Wolfram's son-in-law, Giles Milton, The Boy Who Went to War is a reminder to us all that civilians on all sides suffered consequences of Hitler's war. A powerful story of warfare and human survival, this book exposes a side of World War II that is unknown by many, the story of a boy whose childhood was stolen by a war in which he had no choice but to fight.
Advance Praise
Praise for GILES MILTON:
"Giles Milton... has crafted an inspiration for those of us who believe that history can be exciting and entertaining" --The Times (UK)
"Engrossing . . . Milton’s book celebrates the heroism of individuals who put lives before ideologies" --Independent (UK)
"[Milton is] a master of historical narrative" --The Sunday Times (UK)
"Giles Milton... has crafted an inspiration for those of us who believe that history can be exciting and entertaining" --The Times (UK)
"Engrossing . . . Milton’s book celebrates the heroism of individuals who put lives before ideologies" --Independent (UK)
"[Milton is] a master of historical narrative" --The Sunday Times (UK)
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9780312590796 |
| PRICE | 25.99 |
| PAGES | 352 |
