Frontsoldaten (23)

Frontsoldaten
The German Soldier in World War II
By Stephen G Fritz

This book looked at the life of the common foot soldier (the landser) in the German Army during World War II. The text of the book was from letters written by the soliders and diaries kept during that period. It looked at all aspects from training, comradeship, weather (good and bad), philosophy of what they were fighting for, and reflection on the end.
The book was really interesting.. a bit thick to get through.. but interesting to read the thoughts of the men who were there.. many passages ended with the note.. was killed later that spring.. was killed a few days later... was killed later that day.. Many, many men did not make it out alive..
I recommend the book.. it is about what it was like.. from those who were there.