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In this autobiography the author recounts his life as a young German during the tumultuous times of World War II and the following years. He grew up with the conflicting interests of the non-stop Nazi propaganda and his family's values. The title of this book mirrors the elder Metzroth's admonition to his son to think for himself. Drafted in 1943 into the German Air Force Auxiliary, Luftwaffen- helfer, the author later volunteered for the Airborne troops to escape service in the SS. Participating in the last days of the battle of Anzio and the continuous retreat of the German military through Italy, he became a POW of the Americans on his eighteenth birthday. For fifteen months the author was a prisoner in a camp in Florida and, subsequently, for another two years in Great Britain. His life in the German forces and as a POW gives considerable insight into the events during the odyssey of a young man caught up in world politics. The adjustment to freedom after his final repatriation was almost as dramatic as the war years. His fluency in English enabled him to work for the American military in Germany. In 1954 the author emigrated to the United States with his wife and son. The adjustments and struggles to make a living for his family, and his eventual success is the story of many immigrants who came to this country.
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Think for Yourself
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La Maison Publishing, Inc., 2008
ISBN 10: 0981495664
ISBN 13: 9780981495668
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In this autobiography the author recounts his life as a young German during the tumultuous times of World War I and the following years. He grew up with the conflicting interests of the non-stop Nazi propaganda and his family's values. The title of this book mirrors the elder Metzroth's admonition to his son to think for himself. Drafted in 1943 into the German Air Force Auxiliary, Luftwaffen- helfer, the author later volunteered for the Airborne troops to escape service in the S. Participating in the last days of the battle of Anzio and the continuous retreat of the German military through Italy, he became a POW of the Americans on his eighteenth birthday. For fifteen months the author was a prisoner in a camp in Florida and, subsequently, for another two years in Great Britain. His life in the German forces and as a POW gives considerable insight into the events during the odyssey of a young man caught up in world politics. The adjustment to freedom after his final repatriation was almost as dramatic as the war years. His fluency in English enabled him to work for the American military in Germany. In 1954 the author emigrated to the United States with his wife and son. The adjustments and struggles to make a living for his family, and his eventual success is the story of many immigrants who came to this country. Seller Inventory # 00110521636
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Think for Yourself: A P.O.W. In Florida and England. A Memoir
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Signed by author on the title page. Very good condition. Minor edgewear. All intact. No writing or marking. Not Ex-Library. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 14354
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Think for Yourself
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La Maison Publishing, Inc., 2008
ISBN 10: 0981495664
ISBN 13: 9780981495668
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Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In this autobiography the author recounts his life as a young German during the tumultuous times of World War I and the following years. He grew up with the conflicting interests of the non-stop Nazi propaganda and his family's values. The title of this book mirrors the elder Metzroth's admonition to his son to think for himself. Drafted in 1943 into the German Air Force Auxiliary, Luftwaffen- helfer, the author later volunteered for the Airborne troops to escape service in the S. Participating in the last days of the battle of Anzio and the continuous retreat of the German military through Italy, he became a POW of the Americans on his eighteenth birthday. For fifteen months the author was a prisoner in a camp in Florida and, subsequently, for another two years in Great Britain. His life in the German forces and as a POW gives considerable insight into the events during the odyssey of a young man caught up in world politics. The adjustment to freedom after his final repatriation was almost as dramatic as the war years. His fluency in English enabled him to work for the American military in Germany. In 1954 the author emigrated to the United States with his wife and son. The adjustments and struggles to make a living for his family, and his eventual success is the story of many immigrants who came to this country. Seller Inventory # CIN0981495664VG
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Think for Yourself : A POW in Florida and England
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Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 5775732-6
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Think for Yourself
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0981495664I4N00
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Think for Yourself
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ISBN 10: 0981495664
ISBN 13: 9780981495668
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0981495664I3N00
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Think For Yourself: A P.O.W. In Florida and England
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ISBN 10: 0981495664
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Seller: James Lasseter, Jr, Brooksville, FL, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: None. Signed by the author, Rupert Metzroth, on the title page; not personalized to anyone. This is a work of non-fiction, despite the name of the publishing company, and is a memoir of the author. The author recounts his life in the German forces and his capture by the Americans on his 18th birthday. For 15 months the author was a prisoner at Camp Blanding, near Starke, Florida and, subsequently, for another two years in Great Britain. In 1954 Rupert emigrated the the United States with his wife and son. Heavy emphasis on World War II events. Clean, fresh, tight and bright. A very nice signed copy. Seller Inventory # 0003294