Chapter 3: “Getting Out Alive”
Topics Covered
Strategies of war; how war affects individuals and families
Quotes From The Film
“My mother was terrified when they started bombing and they were on the road not in the cars. She ran into a ditch with me and covered me with her body."
— Annette Lachmann, 3 years old in 1940
My father wants to go back just to get some of our possessions. But we can’t let him go. We can’t separate from each other and he can’t take that risk.”
— Irving Redel, 17 years old in 1940
Put Yourself in Their Shoes:
Irving said: "My father wants to go back just to get some of our possessions...."
Would you have gone back and why?
Annette and her mother had to run into ditches to dodge the bombs.
How do you think 3 year old Annette felt?
How do you think you would have felt?
Personal Connection...
If your family was on the run and one of your family members wanted to go back, what would you do?
If you suddenly had to flee your country and go to one with a new language and customs, how would you feel?
What's happening now?
What are other examples of refugees fleeing for fear of persecution today?