tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518966515508112888.post989568822259274471..comments2023-04-27T07:47:31.950-04:00Comments on World War II...with a German accent: The Conscience of a Soldier of the Waffen-SSLisbeth Enghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04814466999337154397noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518966515508112888.post-86755429908552614232018-10-22T15:14:32.783-04:002018-10-22T15:14:32.783-04:00Wow, it's cool to hear that your grandfather a...Wow, it's cool to hear that your grandfather actually knew Johann Voss and that I was able to reach someone who has a personal connection to him. Thanks for sharing your family's story.Lisbeth Enghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04814466999337154397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518966515508112888.post-8186099690202284262018-10-01T11:29:56.905-04:002018-10-01T11:29:56.905-04:00In the process of reading this. My maternal grandf...In the process of reading this. My maternal grandfather (Alfred 'Freddie' Kliewer), was a companion in arms of the author, their story is very similar. I have found Johann's memoirs fascinating ; it is as though a new page of my grandad's life has suddenly come to life. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09813550391597881252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518966515508112888.post-81466165341748482672012-02-19T15:11:42.178-05:002012-02-19T15:11:42.178-05:00David,
That's so interesting that you know Joh...David,<br />That's so interesting that you know Johann Voss! I mention his book not only here on my blog, but also in a talk I gave at Deutsches Haus (the German club at NYU in New York) last year. I will definitely take a look at your book. If you want to chat more check out my website at www.lisbetheng.com (my email address is on the "contact" page).<br />Thank you for stopping by and for your insightful comments!<br />LisbethLisbeth Enghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04814466999337154397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518966515508112888.post-76371503370503681712012-02-17T11:27:45.857-05:002012-02-17T11:27:45.857-05:00Lisbeth,
Johann Voss has become a dear friend of ...Lisbeth,<br /><br />Johann Voss has become a dear friend of mine. His story needs to be told.<br />I don't mean to sell something on your site, but Johann was a primary contributor to a novel I've written that deals with the Hitler Era from the German point of view in fiction. Titled, 'The Seduction of Eva Volk,' it is presently available for FREE via kindle until 2/22/12:<br />http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=the+seduction+of+eva+volk+kindle<br /><br />I think the stories of the common people of those times and that place serve as an important warning to us all. For as long as we think we are somehow superior, we are doomed.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680373994524819781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518966515508112888.post-13456202971242447662011-01-04T11:39:16.080-05:002011-01-04T11:39:16.080-05:00That's a noble thought, Margaret. Thanks for s...That's a noble thought, Margaret. Thanks for stopping by.<br />LisbethLisbeth Enghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04814466999337154397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518966515508112888.post-70284918873717893552011-01-04T11:16:27.951-05:002011-01-04T11:16:27.951-05:00Thank you, Alyson, for your insightful and open-mi...Thank you, Alyson, for your insightful and open-minded comment<br />LisbethLisbeth Enghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04814466999337154397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518966515508112888.post-87153849775891206372011-01-04T06:21:27.810-05:002011-01-04T06:21:27.810-05:00Hi Lis,
Hadn't heard about this before, very ...Hi Lis,<br /><br />Hadn't heard about this before, very interesting to look at things from a different perspective.<br />To me, all men who give their lives on the field of battle are heroes, no matter what uniform they wear.<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />MargaretMargaret Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123830410502520003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-518966515508112888.post-61822634239422033262011-01-03T23:50:12.426-05:002011-01-03T23:50:12.426-05:00I wholeheartedly agree, Lisbeth. So many people, ...I wholeheartedly agree, Lisbeth. So many people, even yet today, are ready to accuse every WWII German of committing Nazi evil, but many of them are/were indeed normal civilians who believed they were fighting to protect their country. Many, like you stated, weren't Nazis at heart. Some were staunchly against Hitler. Still, they did what they felt was right. Amidst such troubling politics and horror, there's no such thing as just black and white. There are many, many gray areas.Alysonhttp://www.alysonreuben.com/noreply@blogger.com