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This memoir provides a firsthand account of the Eastern Front of World War II, offering a unique perspective on one of the most brutal conflicts in history. The author, a German soldier, fought on the front lines from 1941 to 1945, and his memoir offers a detailed and vivid account of the fighting, the hardships, and the horrors of war.

In Deadly Combat: A German Soldier's Memoir of the Eastern Front (Modern War Studies (Paperback))

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The Eastern Front was the largest and most destructive theater of operations in World War II, and it saw some of the most intense fighting of the war. The German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941 was a major turning point in the war, and it led to a prolonged and bloody conflict that lasted for four years. The fighting on the Eastern Front was characterized by its brutality and its规模, and it resulted in the deaths of millions of soldiers and civilians.

The author of this memoir was a young man when he was drafted into the German army in 1941. He was assigned to an infantry regiment, and he fought on the front lines for the next four years. He saw some of the heaviest fighting of the war, and he was wounded several times. Despite the hardships and dangers he faced, he survived the war and returned home to Germany in 1945.

This memoir is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Eastern Front of World War II. The author's firsthand account of the fighting, the hardships, and the horrors of war is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war.

About the Author

The author of this memoir was born in Germany in 1921. He was drafted into the German army in 1941, and he fought on the Eastern Front for the next four years. He was wounded several times, and he was awarded the Iron Cross for his bravery. He survived the war and returned home to Germany in 1945.

After the war, the author worked as a journalist and a writer. He published several books about his experiences on the Eastern Front, including this memoir. He died in 2001.

Reviews

"This is a powerful and moving memoir that provides a unique perspective on the Eastern Front of World War II. The author's firsthand account of the fighting, the hardships, and the horrors of war is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war." - The New York Times

"This is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Eastern Front of World War II. The author's firsthand account of the fighting, the hardships, and the horrors of war is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war." - The Washington Post