"The Forgotten
Soldier" by Guy Sajer 
This book
recounts the experiences of a young German soldier on The Eastern
Front during World War II. This is one of the best-written books
I have ever read. It is so well written that at times I forgot
I was reading an autobiography and not an exciting action-adventure
novel. This book contains no political baggage, apologies, or
remorse for the German cause. This book is about a young soldier
and his comrades fight for survival against overwhelming odds.
The book is fascinating from a historical perspective, describing
events and life on The Eastern Front not well known to Westerners.
A must read for anyone interested in the trials of a combat infantryman.
I would love to read an accurate account of the Russian infantryman
if one exists.
Available from:
The Scholar's Bookshelf
110 Melrich Road
Cranbury, NJ 08521
Reviewed by Ken Smith, October 2nd, 1996
