摘要: Schumacher grew up in Paderborn, where he gradiated from the historical humanistic Gymnasium Theodorianum 1942. This outstanding educational institution provided an extensive background and stimulation of interests natural sciences humanities, generating desire to study chemistry and/or medicine. The years his adolescence were overshadowed by events war, which led decision 1942 attend University Gottingen After a few short weeks was drafted into army, first infantry man later artillery on eastern front. period at Military Medical Academy Berlin transfered original branch service early 1945, promoted rank Lieutnant, taken prisoner spring 1945.