Anna's Story: The Will to Survive by Steven Kautner
by Momentum Media Advertising · 9 episodes
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Embark on an extraordinary true story as Steven Kautner shares his mother Anna's harrowing journey: a young ethnic German girl fighting for survival in the brutal aftermath of WWII Yugoslavia's concentration camps. This season plunges listeners into a forgotten chapter of history, revealing the astonishing resilience of the human spirit against unimaginable odds, from stolen childhood to an ultimate flight for freedom. Prepare to witness an intimate and powerful testament to an enduring will to survive. Through Anna's eyes, you will gain a profound understanding of a little-known post-WWII European history, witnessing the devastating impact of conflict on civilian populations...
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28 min
An American Dream Reclaimed: The Legacy of a Will to Survive
In this powerful series finale of Anna's Story, we follow Anna's courageous transition to a new life in Vienna, her marriage to Georg Kautner, and their eventual emigration to Chic…
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25 min
Crossing Borders: The Dangerous Road to Vienna
This episode plunges into the extraordinary true story of Anna's family as they make their nail-biting escape from the brick factory, crossing into Hungary with nothing but their w…
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21 min
Gakowa and the Brick Factory: A Daring Gamble for Freedom
In this intense episode of Momentum Media Advertising, we follow Anna's harrowing path from the closed Molidorf camp to the notorious Gakowa. Listen as she reunites with her mother…
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20 min
Molidorf Concentration Camp: The Fight Against Hunger and Cold
In this fifth episode of Anna's Story, we follow the brutal transport of 1,200 ethnic German prisoners to the Molidorf concentration camp. Anna and her group of young girls face fr…
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14 min
Loss of the Innocent: Surviving the Ghetto of Setschan
In this emotional episode of Momentum Media Advertising, hosts Jessica and Wilbert resolve the dramatic cliffhanger of the cattle cars, taking us back to the harrowing months in th…
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25 min
Under Guard: The Loss of Home and the Fate of Daxi
In this emotionally gripping third episode of our series on Anna's Story, hosts Jessica and Wilbert dive into the harrowing events of March 1945. Listeners will follow the Friedric…
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16 min
The Red Army Arrives: When the Front Lines Come Home
In this harrowing second episode, we witness the devastating turning point as World War II arrives directly at the doorstep of young Anna Friedrich. The peaceful town of Setschan i…
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27 min
Setschan 1940: The Last Days of a Forgotten Paradise
In this premier episode of our series, we journey back to the year 1940 to explore the culturally rich and prosperous town of Setschan in the Banat region of Yugoslavia. Hosts Jess…
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9 min
Anna's Story: The Forgotten Survivors of Post-WWII Europe
In this special pre-launch trailer episode, hosts Jessica and Wilbert introduce the harrowing and inspiring story of Anna, a young ethnic German girl caught in the brutal aftermath…