Up Close with History
The family could not believe their chance run in with historical evidence. Klaus reflected on it when speaking with authorities, “At first we were digging up a lot of dirt with metal fragments in it. Then we suddenly came across bones and pieces of clothes. It was like opening a book from yesterday.” Only this metaphorical book had not been touched in over seventy years! What could it tell us about that moment in time?

Up Close with History
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