From Farm to Front - A Young Soldier's Story of Courage at the Battle of the Bulge (Part Three of Three)

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This is the third episode of a three-part story told in detail by Alphonse Wolak, a young soldier who enlisted in the Air Force and served as a side gunner in a B-24 Liberator in WW2.
Alphonse Wolak was 18 when he enlisted and shares his raw and riveting tales from the frontlines of European Theater at age 81. You'll be on the edge of your seat as he recounts the fateful day his unit was spared from an artillery strike, and the harrowing reality of life in a POW camp. His story is not just a testament to human resilience in the face of adversity, but also a vivid reminder of the sacrifices made by countless individuals during this tumultuous period.
Listen as he details the incredible story of his capture, treatment in a German hospital, and his eventual journey home aboard the USS Santa Paul. Alphonse's story is a poignant reminder of love, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of those who fought in WWII. This is an episode that takes you beyond the pages of history, into the heart of a soldier who lived it. Don't miss this chance to hear a firsthand account of a time that changed the world forever.

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1. From Farm to Front - A Young Soldier's Story of Courage at the Battle of the Bulge (Part Three of Three) (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Episode (00:01:00)

3. Threat of Death on Christmas Day (00:02:50)

4. Night Bombing in Neuremburg (00:12:00)

5. Liberation from POW camp (00:16:00)

6. Lucky Strike Camp - France (00:19:50)

7. Arriving Home on USS San Paulo (00:22:37)

8. Art From the Heart (00:28:28)

9. Closing Thoughts (00:29:02)