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When the War Broke Out

on BBC Radio 3

A long short story by HEINRICH BOLL translated by LEILA VENNEWITZ
Read by Ian Holm This classic story. of a young German soldier's feelings and experiences at the outbreak of World War II, is one in an occasional series of stories reflecting society in Germany over the past 40 years.
Producer ANTON gill

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Translated By:
Leila Vennewitz
Read By:
Ian Holm

BBC Radio 3

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