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Yes, and I think that if they stayed the course, they would be thrown into the defense of Berlin in 1945

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This happened not only in Berlin, e.g. my grandpa was ordered as FlAK aid with the age of 16 (or even 15, I cannot ask him anymore).

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FIAK? Is that the same as Volksturm?

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No, FlAK means anti aircraft gun. He probably had to move the big spot lights or carry ammunition.

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