It was not a decision taken lightly; and the future was shrouded in fear and uncertainty. But for their children’s welfare; the Bildmanns and Alexanders of Germany and the Elsigs of Austria had to take this fateful; heart-wrenching step. As war clouds gathered over Europe; these loving parents dispatched their sons; Erich; Karl; Otto and Kurt; to the relative safety of England; there to be housed among strangers. Soon; however; the ground beneath their feet begins to burn as their British haven becomes a target for Hitler’s Luftwaffe bombers. Together with Miles Benjamin and Joshua King; their newfound English schoolmates; the four European boys are evacuated to the countryside and are taken in by kindhearted farming families. This pastoral setting; remote from the terrifying war that is raging all around; presents challenges of a different sort: How can these religious youngsters retain their ties to the faith imbued in them by their parents; without offending their non-Jewish hosts? How will they cope with the suspicions and hostility of gentile neighbors? And how will these teenagers; really little more than children; survive alone; so far from the place they called ‘home’? In this engrossing historical novel; Sarah Schleimer weaves the actual experiences of those who were part of the “Kindertransport†into the dramatic and shattering events of World War II. Her vivid portrayal of these boys personalizes this momentous era and breathes life into an account of the tragedies and triumphs that took place more than half a century ago.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great detailed description of both sides of this important cavalry ...By Tom BetzGreat detailed description of both sides of this important cavalry battle of the Civil War. This was the first time the Union had joined the cavalry divisions under one command and went on the attack. While both sides felt they accomplished what they needed to on that day; the lasting result for the Union was a sense of success the cavalry had not shown anytime in the three years before. Technically both sides considered it a win; and like most battles there were moments on each side when they could have gained more; but decisions or circumstances kept that from being taken to the next level. For Gen Stuart it was considered something of an embarrassment as his troops were caught off guard; and it was a hard fought 14 hour day that left the Confederates in possession of the field. The Union chose to withdraw to their original position across the river and Gen Pleasanton felt he had scattered Stuart's cavalry to prevent the South from making another raid. While that was not true; this test proved the Union could hold its own against Stuart and the Battle of Brandy Station was when the two sides began to match as equal fighting forces.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. the battle of Brandy StationBy gwendolynI really like the book. I wanted to read more about what happens in war. it makes me want to learn more about what takes place at the time of war. so i gave it a 100 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Best book I have found on this battleBy kmClear concise explanation of the battle which is usually only given passing mention in the Gettysburg campaign histories. Added bonus is the driving walking tour of the battlefield section with GPS coordinates. Excellent maps
