Two families lived in different countries with different social and political cultures. Both lived through hard times and happy times. Their experiences prepared them to meet at a later time in the United States. Erik Neumann left home at fourteen years of age and finished his apprenticeship as a baker, but couldn’t find a job. So he signed up for a twelve year stint in the German Army. While stationed in Dresden, he met Helga Schmidt, a prankish, sociable and cunning young lady who worked...