Ein Münsteraner in französischer Kriegsgefangenschaft
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During his lifetime, Paul Stratmann confided to his wife that he still wanted to use his diary notes from his captivity. His oral reports at that time were detailed and interesting and suggested that these three years were bearable for him according to the circumstances. When his two sons were old enough for their parents to take them on longer journeys, they visited these places of involuntary stay several times and were always received with great warmth. After Paul Stratmann's death, his widow examined his estate and the records made in neat, clear handwriting fell into her hands. With shock, she realized that she had not known a part of her husband's life at all, especially his mental and inner attitude with which he had survived this time. In addition, she found drawings of great expressiveness and soulful subtlety that were created during these three years. She hopes, with the publication of the records and drawings, to contribute a small part to helping people understand each other better and learn to abhor wars.
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During his lifetime, Paul Stratmann confided to his wife that he still wanted to use his diary notes from his captivity. His oral reports at that time were detailed and interesting and suggested that these three years were bearable for him according to the circumstances. When his two sons were old enough for their parents to take them on longer journeys, they visited these places of involuntary stay several times and were always received with great warmth. After Paul Stratmann's death, his widow examined his estate and the records made in neat, clear handwriting fell into her hands. With shock, she realized that she had not known a part of her husband's life at all, especially his mental and inner attitude with which he had survived this time. In addition, she found drawings of great expressiveness and soulful subtlety that were created during these three years. She hopes, with the publication of the records and drawings, to contribute a small part to helping people understand each other better and
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Eyewitnesses - Contemporary Documents (12)