German WWII Veteran - Günter Halm

Chalke Valley History Hit

English - June 23, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
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Günter Halm was an anti-tank gunner who served in North Africa under Rommel and later in Normandy, and received his Knight’s Cross for destroying nine British tanks at Alamein in July 1942. He was awarded his medal by Field Marshal Rommel in person.

Recorded at Chalke Valley History Festival 2016.

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