To Russia with Love: An Alaskan's Journey

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Growing up amidst the oppressive regimes of Hitler and Stalin, Victor Fischer experienced the harsh realities of political persecution firsthand, witnessing the disappearance of friends' parents. His family's escape from Russia, orchestrated by Eleanor Roosevelt, marked a significant turning point in his life. Subsequently, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II, facing the irony of fighting against childhood friends who were now aligned with the Russian and German armies. This narrative explores themes of survival, loyalty, and the complexities of war.