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On the Devil's Tail
- In Combat with the Waffen-SS on the Eastern Front 1945, and with the French in Indochina 1951-54
- Narrated by: James Anderson Foster
- Length: 14 hrs and 3 mins
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This is the riveting true story of Paul Martelli, a 15-year-old German-Italian who fought in Pomerania, on the Eastern Front, in 1945 as a member of the 33rd Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS "Charlemagne" and later as a soldier with French forces during three years (1951-1954) in the Tonkin area, Vietnam.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-04-2020
a desperately sad story
this story proves honesty is the best policy! Paul is such an interesting guy, but obviously traumatized and extremely violent. Overall a great history lesson, but maybe embellished in places. disappointed the book finished abruptly.
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- Ben
- 05-11-2023
A superb story
This is a really great story of an extraordinary life. Engaging from the first to last page, the story is very well read and you wont be dissapointed. A great listen.
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- Docker
- 21-04-2022
good story of, sad circumstances and well spoken.
good story of experience by author, sad circumstances worth listening to and well spoken .
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- Blurto
- 12-03-2024
Enjoyable
Reader sounds like the author, so it sounds realistic and probably true. What a story and it’s sanitised and presented well. I would have liked to know how “Paul’s” life ended or what he experienced next - be it good or bad.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-03-2024
Great Listen, would recommend
This solider has an interesting story to tell. It is well written and performed.
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