Gunter K Koschorrek
Blood Red Snow: The Memoirs of a German Soldier on the Eastern Front
Blood Red Snow: The Memoirs of a German Soldier on the Eastern Front
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Blood Red Snow is a personal diary of a German soldier during World War II, detailing his experiences on the Eastern Front, including the horror and confusion of fighting in Stalingrad and his assignments in Romania and Italy. It is a memorial to the thousands who did not survive and fulfills the author's responsibility to honor their memory.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 302 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2020
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
For those seeking to delve into the profound experiences of the ordinary German soldier during World War II, "Blood Red Snow" emerges as an invaluable starting point. This harrowing personal account, penned by Gunter Koschorrek, offers a chilling glimpse into the most brutal front of the war.
Koschorrek's illicit diary, meticulously documented on scraps of paper whenever he had the chance, was carefully concealed and stored with his mother during his infrequent visits home on leave. It was only after his reunion with his daughter in America forty years later that the diary resurfaced, revealing itself as "Blood Red Snow."
The author's excitement at the initial encounter with the enemy in the Russian Steppe is palpable, and his vivid descriptions bring to life the horror and confusion of fighting in the streets of Stalingrad. Through his accounts of his fellow soldiers and their diverse approaches to coping with the deplorable conditions and relentless death, he vividly portrays the toll of war on the human psyche.
Koschorrek's military journey also took him to Romania and Italy, assignments he cherishes as comparatively more bearable compared to his time on the Eastern Front. This book serves as a poignant memorial to the countless individuals on both sides who tragically lost their lives, and it fulfills the author's deep-seated responsibility to honor the memory of those who perished.
"Blood Red Snow" remains a testament to the human cost of war, reminding us of the sacrifices made and the enduring legacy of those who endured the darkest chapters of history.
Weight: 522g
Dimension: 156 x 232 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526781994
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