"It so happened that I was on a German sailing vessel on the way to Australia when the ship was captured, and on the high seas I was made prisoner by the French"
- Fritz Sauckel
About this Quote
In this quote, Fritz Sauckel is explaining an individual experience where he was on a German sailing vessel headed to Australia when it was caught by the French. He discusses that he was taken as a detainee while they were still out at sea. This declaration gives insight into the historical context of war and conflict between Germany and France, as well as the threats of taking a trip by sea during this time. It also highlights the individual effect of war, as Sauckel was caught in the middle of it while just trying to travel to a various nation.
This quote is written / told by Fritz Sauckel between October 27, 1894 and October 16, 1946. He was a famous Soldier from Germany.
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