The Wilhelm Gustloff story / by Michael Capek ; content consultant, Milan Hauner (Honorary Fellow, History Department, University of Wisconsin--Madison).
Publication Info.
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2018]
Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.
Contents
Terror in East Prussia -- Strength through joy -- Escaping the front -- Boarding -- A stormy departure -- Death in the Baltic -- The struggle for survival -- A forgotten story.
Summary
"The Wilhelm Gustloff Story studies the Wilhelm Gustloff, a German passenger liner sunk in World War II's closing months while carrying thousands of refugees. Vivid text and images bring the ship to life, examining its construction, technology, crew, and passengers, as well as its place in history. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Amazon.com.
