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Exploring the complex legacy of a former German officer from World War II, the memoir delves into the author's struggle to understand his father's actions and those of an entire generation. With a blend of personal reflection and political inquiry, Christoph Meckel reveals his father's traits—compassionate yet unsentimental—while employing a raw and evocative writing style. This revised edition enhances Stan Jones's translation and features a new introduction by Ben Winch, making it a unique contribution to the genre of "father-biography."