Peter Moors Fahrt nach Südwest: Ein Feldzugsbericht

In the early years of the twentieth century a restless young man from a modest workshop dreams of a life beyond the forge. After a childhood of shifting ambitions—from coachman to mail carrier, then to sailor—he finally heeds the call of the German Seebataillon, despite his mother’s quiet worries. Encouraged by a schoolfriend’s tales of overseas service, he volunteers, hoping the uniform will carry him toward adventure and purpose.

The narrative follows his first months of training and the uneasy excitement of departure, as the ship cuts through the Baltic toward the distant colonies. Arriving in German South West Africa, he encounters a landscape that is both awe‑inspiring and fraught with tension, witnessing the daily grind of soldiers stationed far from home. Through his eyes, listeners hear the mixture of youthful idealism and the stark realities of a colonial outpost, setting the stage for a personal odyssey that will test his courage and convictions.