Through one of Europe's coldest winters, through the largest land battle fought by the United States Army, through Germany's last remaining stalags, one of Hitler's nine million prisoners survived to tell his story.
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This review is from: A Medic's War (Paperback)
This addition to the WWII memoir tradition is a sobering, humane, and occasionally poignant portrait of a noncombatant American taken prisoner in Germany. The combination of evocative detail and approachable style creates an absorbing, engaging text. Perhaps the book's power also lies in Fisher's minimal commentary. Allowing events and images to speak for themselves, the narrative moves skillfully between vivid combat scenes and the harsh realities of stalag life. With its surprising moments of compassion, generosity, and fortitude, however, `A Medic's War' ultimately offers a stirring vision of endurance in the face of the bleakest circumstances.
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Excellent Blend of Excitement and Historical Perspective,
By Teddy (Spokane, Washington) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Medic's War (Paperback)
I greatly enjoyed reading this book, a memoir of a soldier's experience in World War II. Though a relatively short read, I was riveted, staying up until midnight to finish it! I believe anyone interested in first-hand accounts of WWII will appreciate this novel and learn a great deal about the role of a medic in the war.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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An excellent read,
By Stephen (FL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Medic's War (Paperback)
As an avid reader of history, one often reads about the forest and misses the trees. This book presents an a detailed story of one 'tree', the author's grandfather and his experiences in WWII. From the Bulge and his capture by the Germans to his time in German POW camps. The story really deals with his not losing sight of the goal, getting home to his wife and not succumbing to the disease and depression of being a prisoner of war. A quick read, I finished this book in two easy sittings.
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Lieutenant Connely, Sergeant Gordon, Service Battery, Engineer Cutoff, Sergeant Jerasky, Battle of the Bulge, Fort Jackson, Tyler Fisher New!
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