Damned Strong Love: The True Story of Willi G. and Stefan K.

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A story of World War II describes the relationship between sixteen-year-old Stefan, a Pole whose brother was an active member of the Resistance, and Willi, a German soldier, and recounts the devastating responses to their love.

Genres: LGBTQueerHistoryNonfictionHistoricalGayGerman LiteratureWorld War IIRomancePoland

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