Six German soldiers hid in bomb shelters for six years, piled up with supplies, and died in despair.
Time is a magical magician, it can condense more than 50,000 hours, 2,190 days, and a full six years into a short but fulfilling teenage age.
In this process, we learned to walk and talk from a newborn baby, and then walked into the school with our schoolbags on our backs and started our Xi careers.
Although these six years may seem like a long time, they are actually fleeting, as if they have become adults in the blink of an eye. Therefore, we should cherish our time and make the most of every minute and every second to make our lives more colorful.
Imagine how long you could hold out if you were trapped in a dark bomb shelter?48 days, or 350 days?In the brutal battlefields of World War II, 6 German soldiers miraculously survived, they found a bomb shelter to take refuge and slept inside.
However, when they woke up, they found that they had been buried. Incredibly, they were trapped in the cave for 6 years before suffocating to death in despair.
Let's travel back in time to that era and feel this shocking historical event.
In April 1945, Germany was in a desperate situation in World War II. The Soviet Union pursued the victory and launched a decisive attack on the German capital Berlin. There was no suspense in this battle, the offensive of the Soviet army was like a bamboo, and the German army was losing one after another.
The once invincible German army now has nowhere to run like a lost dog.
Once known as the "Lock of Berlin", the Zelaufer Plateau was considered an impregnable line of defense by the Germans. However, the Soviet commander of the Soviet Red Army, Zhukov, desperately broke this "lock" in a frenzied battle, and finally succeeded in capturing Berlin, announcing the end of World War II, which lasted for six years.
However, the proud Germans did not accept the defeat and they were still resisting, and various detachments came into being to engage in guerrilla warfare with the Soviet troops. Among them, there was a small detachment of only six people, led by the captain Sue, who skillfully evaded the pursuit of the Soviet army and fled to the deserted wilderness.
During their journey, they stumbled upon a bomb shelter.
In a desperate situation, this deep-hidden bomb shelter is like a life-saving straw, igniting hope for people who are almost desperate. The long escape had drained everyone's physical strength, and they could no longer move on.
Everyone took refuge in the cave and skillfully camouflaged the entrance to the cave, proud of this natural protection. After the pursuers behind and the worry of an uncertain future were temporarily put aside, everyone's tense nerves instantly relaxed, and they lay on the ground one by one, and immediately fell into a deep sleep, as if they had lost consciousness.
When they awoke from their dreams, full of energy, but the joy only lasted for three seconds, as they sadly discovered that the entrance to the bomb shelter was tightly pressed by a stretch of steel bar, and the entire cave was completely sealed, cutting off their only contact with the outside world, leaving only a faint light.
The six-member team, having just escaped from danger, was now in a different kind of fear: they could not ask the heavens for help, nor could they pray to the earth, and this cave, which seemed to have been specially arranged by God for them to escape, was the place where they were buried
These demons, who were once fearless on the battlefield, now experience the power of "karma".
When the crowd was at a loss, they were forced to return to the cave and try to find a new way out. However, things have changed dramatically. It turns out that this cave is not an ordinary wild cave, but a hidden supply depot with complete facilities and abundant supplies.
The cave is filled with canned food, biscuits, drinks and other food, which is enough to satisfy everyone's appetite. In addition, there are daily necessities such as cigarettes, clothes, candles, and matches.
Bags of flour were piled up in the corners, forming a small hill, and all kinds of supplies were readily available, which once again boosted everyone's morale.
The most surprising thing is that this system also exchanges fresh air, and the breeze blows into the cave, and everyone breathes greedily and deeply, as if intoxicated. The basic subsistence security has been solved, and everyone high-fives each other to celebrate: they have enough time to find a way out of the cave!
The experience of this day is like a roller coaster with ups and downs, full of the wonderful charm of "the mountains and rivers are doubtful, and the willows and flowers are bright and another village", illusory and mysterious.
After a series of challenges, he finally collapsed due to despair. Of the six, Gehr was the youngest, and Sue was the eldest, holding the position of captain.
They spent a long and monotonous life in the caves, constantly undergoing various trials. Luckily, they had a watch, and the mechanical ticking sound, like a beautiful music, soothed their almost broken hearts.
To keep track of the time, they draw a cross every day, creating a unique calendar.
Cave life began. The six soldiers used wooden boxes to separate small separate spaces, spread their military coats on the ground as beds, and each lit candles to rest on the ground.
Toileting is the primary concern, otherwise the smell will permeate the entire cave and make it impossible for people to live a normal life. At the end of the cave, they built a "latrine" and covered it with flour whenever the filth accumulated to a certain extent.
At first, they settled down in the cave with enthusiasm under the leadership of the captain Sue, taking turns calling for help or making noise at the entrance of the cave every day, hoping that someone would hear and rescue them.
This time, however, God did not visit them again. It turned out that after the bomb shelter was blown up and blocked, for safety, the Soviet army surrounded the entire cave with barbed wire, and erected a wooden sign to warn: Danger, do not approach!
What happened to the six German soldiers is truly embarrassing. They were in the middle of nowhere, and no matter how much they called for help, no one answered. Although they had no worries about food and clothing, this confined space made them feel mentally depressed, even more than the hardships of life.
As the days passed, their hopes of being rescued became slimmer and their morale became more and more low.
The captain saw that the players were depressed and on the verge of collapse. In this bomb shelter, tragedy occurred in just 48 days. Young Gehr broke down first, and a few days after the onset of his illness, he screamed uncontrollably, venting his accumulated irritability and depression.
In the end, Gehr even picked up a bayonet to injure himself, trying to drive away the demons that tormented him with the sharp pain of his flesh. Suddenly, one day, Gehr slit his own throat while others were not looking, and escaped from this suffocating, unbearable cave world.
They are immersed in deep grief and cannot express the fear and helplessness in their hearts, maybe it would be a relief to be freed earlierGehr could only be laid down in the depths of the burrow, flour gently covering his young body, silently praying for him.
Gehr's departure was a huge blow to everyone, and the shadow of death always hung over this broken team, from which it was impossible to escape. Soon after, another member of the team fell ill with excruciating pain in his abdomen and soon died, following Gel as well.
The remaining four members of the team walked through the cave like corpses, drawing one cross after another. When the 350th cross passed, the other two team members couldn't stand being trapped in the cave and chose to give up.
Now, only Sue and Bauer are left in the cave, and their living conditions are becoming more and more difficult. Although the dead are gone, the living are like this, but there are only two of them left, and they must rely on their perseverance and determination to continue to fulfill the unfulfilled wish of their comrades: to bring their news out.
They strictly abide by the rules of work and rest, and eat, sleep, exercise, and communicate according to the set time. Although they were slightly embarrassed on the outside, and their hair and beard were mixed together, making it difficult to distinguish, they had become Xi to this state.
Their noses have lost their sense of smell and cannot distinguish smells. At this moment, they are like rats living in the dark, living in caves, and can only resign themselves to their fate and do their best.
Especially in 1950, their last candle was extinguished, and even the flame of hope, which symbolized hope, gave up on them. The darkness is like a sleeping demon that can wake up at any moment and consume them.
After 2,190 days and nights of waiting, a message of hope finally came from the entrance of the cave: a Polish team was passing through the cave when they overheard a faint cry for help.
After a long and arduous life, these two unfortunate "wild men" finally waited for the dawn of salvation. After the heavy bombardment of explosives, the steel bar barriers that had been blocked for many years were completely removed, and they finally saw the light of day, ending their inhuman life for six years.
Sadly, their eyes have lost their light forever because they can't adapt to the glare of the outside world. Bauer chose to leave because he couldn't bear the pain of life, and he could no longer see the beauty of this world.
Only Sue survived with tenacious willpower and re-revealed the miracles they had experienced. This mythical story of World War II has been passed down to this day and has attracted the attention of countless people, and the limits of human survival in extreme environments continue to challenge and refresh our cognition.
In the face of adversity, mentality and hope are our guiding lightsLife is full of setbacks, and most of the time it will not go smoothly. As a result, we often encounter adversity, which is unavoidable.
However, the experiences of these six German soldiers can give us some important lessons. First of all, the adjustment of mentality is crucial. We all know the philosophy of "half a glass of water": pessimistic people see half empty, while optimistic people see half full.
In this event, the extreme contrast between 2,190 days and 35 days, a difference of 62 times, is a typical example.
Secondly, it is extremely important to have faith and rely on it, which is also a guide in adversity. What should you do if you get stuck in adversity?How many days is our endurance?
Sue, the sole survivor, supported himself with a strong faith: he must survive and share the hardships and stories of his comrades. Otherwise, we would not have been able to learn about such a legendary experience and gain this unique revelation.