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Memoirs of World War II German Military Personnel
The German armed forces of World War II had a noble heritage, one steeped in the accomplishments of Frederick the Great and Bismarck. They marched at a time when national pride was at its height. Behind each serviceman stood farmers and factory workers, mothers and children--the folk he was sworn to protect with his life. Becoming a member of the German armed forces was not unlike joining the priesthood. Both offices were universally respected as sacred. Those who wore the German military uniform were the epitome of personal decency, blind obedience, and self-sacrifice. Anyone who failed these requirements was so disgraced, exile or suicide were the only alternatives. Even minor infractions of discipline demanded a long, difficult effort to get back--if ever--into the good graces of one's comrades and superiors. During World War II, drunkenness while on duty was punishable by firing squad, and even high-ranking officers who lost such items as binoculars or magazine clips were sentenced to punishment battalions. Standards were ruthlessly high, but resulted in the finest military organization since the legions of ancient Rome. Participation in that organization was not a matter of politics--it was a matter of duty, honor, and loyalty.
Amazon.com is one of the world's largest suppliers of rare and hard-to-find products having cultural and historical significance. The following is a selection of that company's books written by German military personnel describing their harrowing experiences during World War II. These are inspiring true stories of courage, heroism, bravery, determination, and, at times, just plain survival during the greatest armed confrontation in history.
Black Edelweiss
Diary of a Tank Gunner
Five Years, Four Fronts
In Deadly Combat
Iron Coffins
Lost Victories
Memoirs of Karl Doenitz
Panzer Leader
Pawn of War
Seven Days in January
Sniper on the Eastern Front
The Good Soldier
The Rommel Papers
Tigers in the Mud
The Story of Alfred Porsche
The Story of Kurt Stebner
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