LIEUTENANTS FROM POZNAŃ - ROLF H. OBERHEID

The book "Lieutenants from Poznań" is a shocking account of the battles for Poznań in 1945, seen through the eyes of a German officer. Rolf H. Oberheid, an experienced heavy machine gunner, describes in detail his participation in the fighting in the Fort IV Hake area and the Poznań Citadel. His memoirs are an invaluable contribution to the history of the city and the dramatic events at the end of World War II.

• Detailed description of the fighting for Fort IV Hake
• First-hand account of a German officer
• Dramatic attempt to break through to German lines
• Unique perspective on the battles for Poznań
• Vesper edition from 2010

The author, as an infantry cadet, reports with extraordinary precision every moment of the battle, from preparations to desperate attempts to escape from the besieged city. His account allows us to understand the chaos and brutality of war, as well as the determination of soldiers on both sides of the conflict. This book is not only a historical record, but also a testimony of human experience in the face of extreme conditions.

Of particular note are the author's accounts of the fighting for the outposts of Fort IV Hake, as their course has never been so accurately described in any Polish publication on the fighting for Poznań. This makes this book unique and extremely valuable for anyone interested in the history of Poznań and World War II.

Vesper Publishing House, known for its attention to editorial quality and historical accuracy, gives readers a publication that will certainly be remembered for a long time. "Lieutenants from Poznań" is a must-read for anyone who wants to delve into the history of the battles for Poznań and get to know it from the perspective of a German soldier.