Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
9:23 | After being held at Stalag 7A along with 80,000 other prisoners, George Vasil remember being liberated by Patton's army on April 29, 1945, and how Patton dealt with the number of foreign prisoners. Provided by Sal Strom. This interview is audio only.
George Vasil recalls the hardships he and 5000 fellow prisoners faced while being marched to Stalag 7A, more hardships faced at the camp, and the atrocities performed on Jewish citizens in the area. Provided by Sal Strom. This interview is audio only.
While being held as a prisoner of war in Germany, George Vasil recalls how local farmers acquired fertilizer for their crops, and talks about the food he and his fellow prisoners ate. Provided by Sal Strom. This interview is audio only.
While being held prisoner at Stalag 7A, George Vasil recalls hiding and transporting dirt from escape tunnels in their pants, and putting on plays for the camp. Provided by Sal Strom. This interview is audio only.
