Posted to the crack Grosse Deutschland division, with its sadistic instructors who shoot down those who fail to make the grade, he enters a violent and remorseless world where all youthful hope is gradually ground down, and all that matters is the brute will to survive.Īs the biting cold of the Russian winter sets in, and the tide begins to turn against the Germans, life becomes an endless round of pounding artillery attacks and vicious combat against a relentless and merciless Red Army.Ī book of stunning force, this is an unforgettable reminder of the horrors of war. The Panther made its debut at Kursk, several months later. During the battle, Sajer sees Tiger tanks, as well as Panthers. The division was stationed in Norway, and Guderian was Inspector-General of the Armoured Troops. However, he quickly finds that for the foot soldier the glory of military success hides a much harsher reality of hunger, fatigue and constant deprivation. Sajer and friends are saved by units from the 25th Panzer Division, commanded by Guderian. When Guy Sajer joins the infantry full of ideals in the summer of 1942, the German army is enjoying unparalleled success in Russia. An international bestseller, this is a German soldier's first-hand account of life on Russian front during the second half of the Second World War.
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