A Thousand Shall Fall: The Electrifying Story of a Soldier and His Family who Dared to Practice Their Faith in Hitler's Germany

Susi Hasel Mundy

Jan 2001 · Review and Herald Pub Assoc

About this ebook

Franz hasel, a 40-year-old pacifist, was drafted and assigned to Pioneer Company 699, Hitler's elite troops who built bridges at the front lines. His religious scruples did not endear him to his superiors. Sarcastically dubbed "carrot eater" and "Bible reader," he finally gained the respect of his unit. Just before he was sent deep into Russia--where all but seven of his 1,200-man unit would die--he secretly discarded his gun, fearing that, as the company sharpshooter, he might be tempted to kill. In Russia he faced a new problem: how to warn the local Jews before the SS got to them.

Ratings and reviews

Superb. We're buying another one and lending both around friends and family here in NZ and in Germany. Interesting for a Kiwi to read of a German families experience of the war instead of "our" side of the story. Thanks to the author and Google Books for making the preview available. Thanks also to a local ministry, Autumn Leaves, for importing the book at such reasonable cost.

This is an easy read that keeps you captivated all the way through. Refreshing insight into one of histories darkest periods. A real life account of one family who lived through Nazi tyranny and stood up against it. The story details life during and after Nazism and takes you on this family's spiritual journey. It shows the reader how true faith in God and God's principles will get you through the worst of circumstances. In short, this is a historical record and a book of real spiritual insights .

I've just finished this book, and would definitely recommend it. Not only is it an easy to read document based on a true story, but also tells the wonderful and inspiring tale of a family faithful to God, and how he saved them time and time again.