The last days around Vitebsk turned into a tragedy for the soldiers of the 206th Infantry Division, many of whom fell, and the majority were taken into Russian captivity. My escape towards home failed, leading to captivity and deportation to Siberia. In this book, I recall the conditions of the camp, the work assignments of the prisoners, the daily struggle for survival, and the dream of a possible return home. I also reflect on how difficult it was for the victors, the poverty that prevailed among the population in Siberia, and how much they urged us for reconstruction. Many Russians sought compensation for the damages caused, and it was difficult for us behind the Ural Mountains to find signs of a possible return, which fortunately occurred in 1948. Sixty years after the end of the war, I found the courage, prompted by my children.