The first time in paperback, Lucas details the experiences of the average German soldier from their perspective. This book gives a vivid account of the entire campaign.
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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Combat Account of War on the Eastern Front,
By Aussie Reader ""Rick"" (Canberra, Australia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: War On Eastern Front (Greenhill Military Paperbacks) (Paperback)
Having read this book when it was first released in hardback I am happy to see it has been re-released in paperback. This is one of the best books I have read to date that covers warfare on the Eastern Front during the Second World War. The chapters cover a broad spectrum of subjects, all of which involved the German soldier in Russia. From the different style of warfare and fighting to the horrific and barbaric conditions encountered by German soldiers. I particularly enjoyed the chapters on the highest scoring Sturmgeschutz commander and the German Army's greatest tank ace. If you are looking for just one book to describe the fighting I could not think of any better. The story flows along faultlessly even though each chapter covers a different aspect of the war and fighting. From war in the trenches to a bicycle mounted anti-tank unit fighting against the oncoming Russian hordes. This is great and enjoyable history and I am sure that you will find something in this book you did not know before. Recommend to all students of military history.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A decent book for the casual reader,
By Viator Veritatis (Italy) - See all my reviews
This review is from: War on the Eastern Front: The German Soldier in Russia 1941-1945 (Hardcover)
What to say? This is by no means an academic book and has no 'scientific' pretentions. It is an informative work aimed to transmit to the casual reader a feeling of what war on the Eastern front looked and 'felt' like - and in this it's probably successful.The book is divided in chapters, each concerning a specific subject (like partisans, the German High Command's invasion plans, the characteristics of Russian terrain and Russian weather, etc.). It is not an organic work, and I have an impression that many of the chapters are drawn from specilistic sources (for example the chapter on partisan warfare is indebted to Hesse E., "Der sowjetrussische Partisanenkrieg 1941 bis 1944"). The one chapter of interest for the reader already having some understanding of WWII is n.17, concerning German Assault Artillery (generally known to the American public as SPGuns). The book has a penchant to emphasize the German feats of valour; and this, depending on the reviewer's perspective, may be interpreted as an attempt to liven up the narration, as a well-deserved recognition to Teutonic discipline and heroism, or as a pro-National Socialist stance. I don't really care what, but this book could be the right choice for a history teacher willing to introduce his pupils to a pro-German inclination without making it too obvious that he's doing so. All in all, I would recommend this book only to beginner students of WWII and the Eastern front. Otherwise you may wish to look for Kershaw R., "War Without Garlands", or, in a more general perspective, for Overy's (or even Erickson's) general histories of the conflict in the East.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Put yourself in the boots and experiences of German Soldiers,
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This review is from: War On Eastern Front (Greenhill Military Paperbacks) (Paperback)
For me, history comes alive when you can begin to comprehend the circumstances, situations and emotions individuals endured during historic events. Lucas' book achieves this. The book has about 15 chapters that touch on diverse yet very fascinating aspects of the war in Russia. His writing skills paint a picture of the mud, dust, cold, snow, brillance, horror and bravery. If you have read many books on the Eastern Front, I still recommend this because you will learn even more. The stories are very unique. Read it!
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