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Nazi family celebrating the 'bright' future they were making for their children, Germany, ~1937 (lemmy.world)
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[–] Successful_Try543@feddit.org 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

This happened not only in Berlin, e.g. my grandpa was ordered as FlAK aid with the age of 16 (or even 15, I cannot ask him anymore).

[–] neidu2@feddit.nl 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

FIAK? Is that the same as Volksturm?

[–] Successful_Try543@feddit.org 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

No, FlAK means anti aircraft gun. He probably had to move the big spot lights or carry ammunition.

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Flak, with an L.

[–] Successful_Try543@feddit.org 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Yes, Flug-Abwehr-Kannone.
I hate fonts where I and l can almost not be distinguished.

[–] doctordevice@lemmy.ca 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

It's been imported into English as just a standard word, no capitalization necessary anymore. Most English speakers probably aren't even aware it's originally a German acronym. We just say "flak" like we say "scuba" and "laser."