Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives – Episode 84
Jakob Guenther in 1944, just before he was conscripted. (MHC PP-781-3)
Today we share the the story of Jakob Guenther, who was born and raised in Russia, only to be conscripted by the German army during WWII just because he spoke German. He was forced to fight against the country from which his ancestors came. Separated from his family, he spent the rest of his life on a quest to find them.
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Podcast Series: Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives
Episode 84: Forced to Fight
Date: September 20, 2026
Host: Dan Dyck
Published by The Mennonite Heritage Archives