The Boy Who Fought for the Nazis
At the end of the Second World War thousands of German children were sent to the frontlines in the largest mobilisation of underage combatants in history. In this episode James chats to Helene Munson, whose father was one of these child soldiers, about...
Warfare · History Hit
February 21, 202234m 34s
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<p>At the end of the Second World War thousands of German children were sent to the frontlines in the largest mobilisation of underage combatants in history. In this episode James chats to Helene Munson, whose father was one of these child soldiers, about the indoctrination he was subjected to and the unthinkable perils he faced on the Eastern Front as a teenage boy.</p><br><p>Helene's new book is available on Amazon here: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boy-Soldiers-Personal-Schooling-Legacy/dp/0750997117" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boy-Soldiers-Personal-Schooling-Legacy/dp/0750997117</a></p><br><p><em>If you'd like to learn more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit</em></p><p><a href="https://access.historyhit.com/?utm_source=audio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast+Campaign&utm_id=Podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://access.historyhit.com/?utm_source=audio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast+Campaign&utm_id=Podcast</a></p><br><p>To download, go to Android or Apple store:</p><p><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.historyhit&hl=en_GB&gl=US" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.historyhit&hl=en_GB&gl=US</a></p><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/history-hit/id1303668247" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/history-hit/id1303668247</a></p><br><p>If you’re enjoying this podcast and looking for more fascinating Warfare content then subscribe to our Warfare newsletter. Follow the link here:</p><p><a href="https://www.historyhit.com/sign-up-to-history-hit/?utm_source=timelinenewsletter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Timeline+Podcast+Campaign" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.historyhit.com/sign-up-to-history-hit/?utm_source=timelinenewsletter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Timeline+Podcast+Campaign</a></p>
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