Six Weeks Lucky
Six Weeks Lucky by J S Martin, published by iUniverse in December 2004, is a biography that chronicles the life of Rudi Kratschmer, the youngest of eight sons raised in a small village near the Sudetenland. As the threat of Hitler loomed, Rudi’s peaceful farming life was shattered, prompting him to join the partisans at the age of 19. The narrative follows his harrowing journey as he flees across Czechoslovakia and Poland, ultimately finding refuge in England, where he adapts to a new culture and contributes to the war effort through his engineering skills.
Readers will discover a personal memoir that highlights Rudi’s resilience and dedication to his homeland and family. The book delves into his experiences as he navigates the challenges of war and displacement, while also showcasing his professional achievements as a respected design engineer. With a focus on historical and cultural themes, this 216-page edition in English provides insight into the life of a remarkable individual whose story reflects broader historical events in Europe.
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Rudi Kratschmer, youngest of eight sons, was brought up in a tiny forested village within walking distance of the borders of Sudetanland. As Hitler advanced, the self-contained farming lifestyle was ripped apart, causing 19-year-old Rudi to join the partisans to fight for his country; and he was soon fleeing for his life across Czechoslovakia and Poland.
After arriving in England, he encountered more collaborators, but settled into the ways and language of his new home, using his engineering skills to help the war effort, becoming a highly respected design engineer in a wide range of industrial processes and developing a passion to pass on his knowledge. His work took him from Sheffield, Coventry and London across Europe and Africa, and throughout his life, it is the love of his homeland, his family and their well-being that has kept him going. This is a riveting story by–and about–a remarkable man.
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