THAT TIME. MEMOIRS OF A GERMAN BOY FROM GDAŃSK 1945

Travel back in time to Gdańsk in 1945, where the fates of German and Polish residents intertwined. Discover the moving story of Wolfgang Kirchner, who in his autobiographical account "That Time" shares the memories of his Gdańsk German family in the dramatic moments of the city's capture by Soviet troops. It is a story of fear, persecution and brutal treatment of civilians, which forever changed the face of this city.

• Authentic memories of a German boy from Gdańsk
• Moving account of the first months after the entry of Soviet troops
• Image of the planned destruction of the city and the suffering of the civilian population
• History of the loss of the local homeland by the German residents of Gdańsk
• Story about the changes that forever transformed Danzig into Polish Gdańsk
• Hardcover edition, ideal as a gift

The book "That Time" is not only a personal account, but also a historical testimony. Wolfgang Kirchner describes with extraordinary sensitivity the fate of his family, who in the face of war turmoil loses everything that was important to her. His memories allow us to understand how the criminal policy of the Third Reich, the decisions of the victorious powers and the policy of the Polish authorities influenced the lives of the German residents of Gdańsk, who were forced to leave their hometown.

The Słowo/Obraz Terytoria publishing house gives readers a moving story about lost identity and difficult choices. This book is an important voice in the discussion about the history of Gdańsk and its inhabitants, as well as a reminder of how important it is to cultivate the memory of the past. "That Time" is a must-read for all those who want to understand the complicated Polish-German relations and learn about the fate of people who became victims of history.

This autobiographical story is not only a record of memories, but also an attempt to understand the past and its impact on the present. Kirchner describes with extraordinary honesty his childhood in Gdańsk, relations with neighbors and friends, as well as the dramatic events that changed his life forever. His book is a tribute to those who lost everything, and an appeal to never forget the past.

The book has 200 pages and a format of 142x222 mm. It was published in 2025 by the Słowo / Obraz Terytoria publishing house. It is a position that will surely touch every reader and encourage reflection on history and human fate. Ideal for lovers of history, non-fiction literature and all those who want to better understand the complicated Polish-German relations.