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Uncovering an extraordinary escape: former BBC journalist Vincent Hunt’s book sheds light on WWII experience of 850 Latvian soldiers

  • 2025-05-06
  • Linas Jegelevicius

In Escape from Berlin, British author and historical journalist Vincent Hunt brings to light a gripping but little-known episode from the final days of World War II. The book recounts the extraordinary journey of 850 Latvian soldiers of the Janums Battle Group who, in April 19...

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