Set at the height of World War II, Escaping the Russian Onslaught is the untold story of Ruth Meissner's harrowing journey from her besieged home in Pomerania, Germany, to safety in the middle of Germany. When Ruth Meissner heard hooves clattering on the cobblestones of the family's country estate of Klein Pobloth, she knew her family was in trouble. Tensions rose as a German equestrian school fleeing the Russians sought refuge in their home. Escaping became imperative for the family's survival. Ruth risked the only life she'd ever known to save her young children, Susanne, Hans-Georg, and baby Dorlies, from the Russian Army and Hitler's Nazi Regime. Their harrowing journey began from their home in Pomerania, Germany, to find safety at Schloss Prüzen. The Schloss had a two-way radio, where they heard Pomerania had fallen. By 15 May 1945, they reached Vorrade near Lübeck, where two former friends came to live with the family group. Ruth always remembered her husband's warning before he left for the Western Front: Ruth, do what you must to save yourself and our children. This is their story. AUTHOR: Dorlies von Kaphengst Meissner Rasmussen was born in 1943 to Ruth & Hans-Rudolf Meissner at Klein Pobloth Estate. Dorlies's illustrious career as an interior designer afforded her the honour of attending the Harrods Line of Furniture & Accessories Kick-Off Party, where she met Mohamed Al-Fayed & Countess Raine Spencer. On Dorlies's return flight to the USA, 9/11 occurred, loosely resembling her memories of experiences fleeing at the end of WWII. Strokes followed, causing her to lose her ability to read and write. She began writing by listening to her parents' recorded narratives, absorbing the tapes, and with the help of computers. As she regained her skills, Dorlies was determined to keep a promise to her parents: to tell their family's story. Now, with Escaping the Russian Onslaught, she can finally share the stories that only she can tell. 30 b/w illustrations
