Most people have heard of Oskar Schindler but not many have heard of Raoul Wallenberg. This is his story. It is also the story of the thousands of Jews who were spared death at the hands of Adolf Eichmann in Hungary because of the young Swedish diplomat.
At great risk to himself and with no desire for reward Wallenberg intervened time and time again during the bloody summer of 1944. He faced down Eichmann and members of the Arrow Cross to save such a great many people.
Then the Soviets finally arrived which was supposed to bring safety and liberation. That was when the mystery began. What happened to Wallenberg at the hands of the Soviets?
Those he saved never forgot him and neither will you after reading this.
(Finished January 9, 2015)
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