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Leopold Staudacher – Between South Tyrol and Siberia 1914–1920
Book Presentation
“Leopold Staudacher. Between South Tyrol and Siberia 1914–1920”
On May 7, the book “Leopold Staudacher. Between South Tyrol and Siberia 1914–1920” will be presented at the Vigil-Raber Hall in Sterzing.
Leopold Staudacher (1880–1936), born in Tunes near Sterzing, left behind an impressive handwritten manuscript about his experiences during World War I. In around 350 pages, he vividly describes his service on the Eastern Front, the harsh conditions of his captivity in the Siberian camp of Krasnoyarsk, and his adventurous escape back home, where he returned in 1920.
More than a century after his return, these personal notes were accidentally rediscovered by Staudacher’s grandson, Norbert Hiesleitner, and transcribed for the first time. They represent a testimony that is both vivid and harrowing, documenting the cruelty of war from the perspective of a young lieutenant from the Wipptal Valley.
Historian Barbara Felizetti Sorg scientifically revised the transcription, reconstructed Staudacher’s life, and supplemented it with archival sources. The result is a well-founded yet deeply moving biography that combines personal experience with historical context. Through editorial work, the personal testimony is placed within a broader historical framework and made accessible as a valuable source for historical research. The publication was issued by the Sterzing Chroniclers’ Association, with graphic design by Fabian Wieser.
The book presentation begins at 7:00 p.m. and is open to the public.
“Leopold Staudacher. Between South Tyrol and Siberia 1914–1920”
On May 7, the book “Leopold Staudacher. Between South Tyrol and Siberia 1914–1920” will be presented at the Vigil-Raber Hall in Sterzing.
Leopold Staudacher (1880–1936), born in Tunes near Sterzing, left behind an impressive handwritten manuscript about his experiences during World War I. In around 350 pages, he vividly describes his service on the Eastern Front, the harsh conditions of his captivity in the Siberian camp of Krasnoyarsk, and his adventurous escape back home, where he returned in 1920.
More than a century after his return, these personal notes were accidentally rediscovered by Staudacher’s grandson, Norbert Hiesleitner, and transcribed for the first time. They represent a testimony that is both vivid and harrowing, documenting the cruelty of war from the perspective of a young lieutenant from the Wipptal Valley.
Historian Barbara Felizetti Sorg scientifically revised the transcription, reconstructed Staudacher’s life, and supplemented it with archival sources. The result is a well-founded yet deeply moving biography that combines personal experience with historical context. Through editorial work, the personal testimony is placed within a broader historical framework and made accessible as a valuable source for historical research. The publication was issued by the Sterzing Chroniclers’ Association, with graphic design by Fabian Wieser.
The book presentation begins at 7:00 p.m. and is open to the public.
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