Any real things that occurred in real life?

Question

Did anything happen in the book(apart from the ship sinking) really happen?

Asked by jjss j #986079 on 3/2/2020 5:09 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 3/3/2020 12:45 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/3/2020 12:45 AM

The sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff during Operational Hannibal, which took place during WWII is a real event.

Operational Hannibal, which took place during WWII and was the largest sea evacuation in modern history.

Salt to the Sea