An Intimate History of the Front: Masculinity, Sexuality, and German Soldiers in the First World War

by Jason Crouthamel

This eye-opening study gives a nuanced, provocative account of how German soldiers in the Great War experienced and enacted masculinity. Drawing on an array of relevant narratives and media, it explores the ways that both heterosexual and homosexual soldiers expressed emotion, understood romantic ideals, and approached intimacy and sexuality.

Genres: History, European History, Nonfiction, World War I

246 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Fort Marmot · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably the only book on this topic I've come across. Delves into the more psychological aspects of military sexuality as opposed to the physical. Really good use of primary sources. Does get a little repetitive, and can meander a bit, but overall very good.

[camryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

detailed interesting and great! idk how to review this one but crouthamel’s writing on this topic is as good as it usually is!

[Marissa Hermann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an incredible read. This has solidified where I want to take my historical research.