George Rauch never hid his Jewish identity, yet he was conscripted by Germany to fight the Russians during World War II. This autobiography describes how he survived. Author’s note. Glossary of German words. Glossary of Russian/Ukrainian words. List of major events on the Eastern front. Map. Black-and-white photographs and drawings.
Title alpha Unlikely Warrior: A Jewish Soldier in Hitler’s Army
Category History High
Pages Count 352
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Georg Rauch (1924-2006). Jewish soldiers. Vienna, Austria. World War II (1939-1945). Soviet prisoners and prisons. Personal narratives. Autobiography. Jewish participation in World War II. Holocaust history. Military and war history. Family. Art and artists.
Lexile 1040L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2015-02-23
JLG Release Date Mar 2015
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
History High
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
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