Sajer, Guy
The Forgotten Soldier
- ISBN 13:
- 9780304352401
- author:
- Sajer, Guy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cassell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 560
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.9 x 3.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Forgotten Soldier: A True Story of War on the Russian Front In the summer of 1942, Guy Sajer joins the infantry with idealistic fervour, but soon discovers that the harsh reality of war is far from glamorous. As a member of the elite Grosse Deutschland division, he is thrust into a world of brutal discipline and constant struggle for survival. The biting cold of the Russian winter and the relentless Red Army make life a desperate fight for every German soldier. As the tide of the war turns against the Germans, Sajer's experiences become a harrowing account of the human cost of conflict. With its unique perspective from a German foot soldier, this memoir offers a gripping and unflinching look at one of the most pivotal moments in World War II. A powerful and unvarnished account of life on the Russian Front, The Forgotten Soldier is a testament to the enduring power of human resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity.
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