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The Forgotten Soldier

By: Guy Sajer
Narrated by: Roger Davis
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 An international bestseller, this is a German soldier's first-hand account of life on Russian front during the second half of the Second World War.

When Guy Sajer joins the infantry full of ideals in the summer of 1942, the German army is enjoying unparalleled success in Russia. However, he quickly finds that for the foot soldier the glory of military success hides a much harsher reality of hunger, fatigue and constant deprivation. Posted to the crack Grosse Deutschland division, with its sadistic instructors who shoot down those who fail to make the grade, he enters a violent and remorseless world where all youthful hope is gradually ground down, and all that matters is the brute will to survive. As the biting cold of the Russian winter sets in, and the tide begins to turn against the Germans, life becomes an endless round of pounding artillery attacks and vicious combat against a relentless and merciless Red Army. A book of stunning force, this is an unforgettable reminder of the horrors of war. Military Military & War World War II War Russia Solider Red Army
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I could not put this down (or stop listening as was the case). An incredible journey of survival. The description of feelings and emotional impact is so important for me in a war memoir and this book was rich in detailing how the horrors of the war effected Sajer.
The voice artist made the story even more engaging with his pace and ramping of energy in action sections.

Amazing Journey!

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The story of those it happens to. One of the pawns in the game tells us of his nightmarish journey of risk of death at every turn as he and his compatriots retreated from "Ivan." Distressing outflow of hell-on-earth storytelling.

Astounding, Gut Wrenching and Honest.

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gritty detailed account of his time with the Wehrmacht. a lot of detail about the time, the chaos and also the personal relationships he formed.

forgotten soldier

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Well written account from a German perspective of the horrors of war experienced by a young man caught up in a an avalanche of steel, blood and guts. A brillant portrail.

Excellent

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Read it as a kid in the 70s. Was in awe. Always wanted to re-read it but never had the time.
Audible allowed this. Stunning story with good narration.

Incredible story, good narration

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