The German Soldier in World War II

by Stephen A. Hart, Russell A. Hart, Matthew Hughes

In this highly illustrated account the authors describe what service life was like for the millions of German troops who marched, fought, and died in the service of the Fatherland. Using dozens of images and firsthand accounts, The German Soldier In World War II conveys what it was like for the ordinary "Fritz" to serve in the searing heat of the North African desert and the frozen wastes of the Russian Steppes: what food he ate, the equipment he used, the uniforms he wore, and the medical facilities available to him. A graphic portrait of the life of the private German soldier.

Genres: Military History

192 pages, Hardcover

First published June 11, 2000

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Reviews

[Ryan Mccormick · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great summary of World War Two from the German perspective. The first half of the book talks about the soldiers and their training/performance. The second half gives the chronological events of the war. My one complaint is that the authors made a minor mistake in the Normandy section as they said that the Americans bombarded the Germans with B-29s (which were only used in the Pacific) when the Americans actually used B-26s. Besides this minor mistake (they switched a 6 for a 9 so it is forgivable) I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in World War Two and wants to see the war through the eyes of Germans.

[Rick Brindle · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good, solid and readable account of the German soldier in the second world war, covering different specialties and campaigns. A good addition for anyone interested in this topic.