The article says he had four pair of socks. My understanding is that the Soviets didn't wear socks at all but used "foot bandages", strips of...
Wonderful to see Abba Kovner's name here. "The Avengers" is required reading. I'll add the Bielski brothers.
Great interview!
What an amazing story Natalie. Clearly becoming a POW of the Americans saved your Grandfather's life. One more reason to love America!
In regard to Marc780's post, I spent a good deal of time with a former WWII tanker (Silver Star recipient in fact) who told me a very similar...
