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The Story of Lili Marleen

From: Arndt Peltner
Length: 28:33

This features tells the story of the world renowned song Lili Marleen Read the full description.

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Playing: The Story of Lili Marleen
From: Arndt Peltner

Default-piece-image-0 Lili Marleen is more than just a song. It spread around the world and gave hope to soldiers and their loved-ones during World War Two. Beyond the song Lili Marleen are some interesting stories that are told in this feature.

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Lili Marleen is more than just a song. It spread around the world and gave hope to soldiers and their loved-ones during World War Two. Beyond the song Lili Marleen are some interesting stories that are told in this feature.