Berlin - Brigade my written memories © Reinhard v. Bronewski
After in Summer 1994 the American troops have departed Berlin, I've written 2 books about my experiences with the Berlin Brigade. My whole life until that time I have shared with members of the legendary Berlin Brigade. Most of the American activities like military practice, parades, living, shopping etc. took place in an 3 miles radius around of my home. The "BB" family housing area, U.S. Headquarters, Truman Plaza, Turner Barracks, and the Grunewald were in front my door step, so to speak. My books were available in German & English language. My first book covered my childhood experiences with GIs, the other one my common duty years together with soldiers of the 287th MP Company. Here I've narrated experiences when I had to patrol the Berlin Wall. It was like a mirror of the so-called COLD WAR, years of our common contemporary history. I never before have done such writing work but now, after all my books are gone and history itself, I'm happy that I've done it. It was an highlight of my life and I know that I have given lots of joy to the readers. The great feedbacks from friends, foreign people and Berlin veterans was amazing and a wonderful profit for all my costs and efforts. Here I also like to share one of the nice feedbacks. It's written by the legendary Berlin Airlift 'Candy Bomber' Col. (ret) Gail Halvorsen. I had presented him as gift an copy of my book 'Border Patrol'. Dear Reinhard, thank you for that great package. The book is incredible. Don't know how I missed it before. It is so well written! It should be in every school. The pictures help so much in telling the story. In this one book you have a great account of what so many have already forgotten. I am glad to have it. It reminds me of so many things I have forgotten already. People need to review it to remember. Thank you so much. On page 106, "And nobody knew his name" is riveting. So well described. Grateful for it. When you republish it put your personal history in it. I would like to know more! Warm regards, Gail
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Growing up with Amerian GIs	The Border Patrol