Whether you lived through it, or have spent your whole life in its shadow, few of us can forget the impact the second world war has had on our own lives. How exactly people really experienced the events that happened during that dark time, however, are in danger of being forgotten by succeeding generations.
So, we at Baba-mail have put together 10 eyewitness interviews from individuals all over the globe who were touched by this cataclysmic conflict. As you listen to these accounts you'll feel like you are sharing in the pain and drama of those great heroes.
Simply hover over the flag of your choice and select to hear testimony from that part of the world.
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