Casualty of War: A Childhood Remembered

The narrative reveals the harrowing experiences of ethnic Germans in Yugoslavia after World War II, highlighting the brutal expulsion and persecution they faced. Author Luisa Lang Owen recounts her family's forced relocation, their time in a concentration camp, and the suffering endured from malnutrition, disease, and violence. At just nine years old, she witnessed the devastating effects of ethnic cleansing, a historical atrocity often overlooked. Her memoir serves as a poignant reminder of these past horrors, connecting them to the more recent tragedies in the Balkans.