In commemoration of ANZAC Day, I'm posting the sixth and final installment of my grandfather's World War II memoir. This details the final leg of his escape and flight through Germany with a NZ sergeant called Smithy. To read all six installments in order, head to the first post Capture and the Cattle Truck, which … Continue reading Harry’s WWII memoir: Home on the wheels of a red Mercedes Benz
Harry’s WWII memoir: Arrival of the American Army
On the occasion of Remembrance Day, here is the fifth installment of my grandfather's World War II memoir (see Harry's WWII memoir). The first post told the story of him getting captured in Italy, the second was about life in the German POW camp Stalag 383, the third detailed his daring escape and teaming up … Continue reading Harry’s WWII memoir: Arrival of the American Army