Studies in Hamburg 1945–1954

In September 1945, Herwig began his studies at the University of Hamburg. Frau Palm had offered him lodgings in the suburb of Hamburg-Farmsen, and the first thing he did once he’d secured somewhere to stay was to apply for a place to study physics and mathematics. He still had his job as an interpreter for the British Military Government, so he had a source of income. He’d carried a copy of his Maturity certificate with him throughout the war, and his excellent grades were good enough to secure him a place.