Hans Goebeler > Quotes

“Setting the historical record straight about World War II is a very important goal. After all, as George Santayana once said, “Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it.” But what good is studying history if all one reads are one-sided fairy tales written by the victors? It seems clear to me that only if we know the whole truth about the past, can we determine the right solutions for the future. This is crucial for everyone, not just for those whom history has cast into the role of villain.”
― Hans Goebeler, Steel Boat, Iron Hearts: A U-boat Crewman's Life Aboard U-505