Behind the front
The diary tells of everyday survival rather than grand strategy. Hans Peter Koehler describes his training, transports, the construction of Repeater Station 29, life in Krasnoje, retreat, captivity and homecoming.
The signals troops
As a radio operator and technician, he served in a carrier-frequency signals detachment. These small units maintained long-distance telephone links. Technical precision and improvisation determined whether communications could be kept working.
What the book contains
- 40 original photographs from his military service
- Original documents and hand-drawn illustrations
- The historical German spelling of the typescript
- A personal account of the years 1941 to 1945
Photographs from the diary
