SS General

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A Practical Guide To The Horrors of War - Rated
Sven's writing is stupendous! First read his books whilst serving as a soldier in Germany bombing around in armoured personnel carriers with Tanks supporting us - back in the 1970's His portrayal of war is so realistic and was then easy to relate to as we played soldiers. Years later reading his books again I'm struck by his characterisation and how well developed they are as they continue to hold on to life and dish out death. The hardships that generation went through still amaze me and how an evil little Dictator could unleash such immense terror on so many people.

Unrelenting - Rated
On the Russian front the enemy rarely takes prisoners, and when they do death eventually comes to most of them.Sven Hassel's novel tells of a nation drilled in obediance and to abide by rules.Heroism and dogged determination to survive are necessary qualities for the individual soldier on the battlefield.but even that is sometimes not enough.

Shocking, Grizzly, Unmissable - Rated
I first found this book when I was a kid as an old tattered paper back in my father's book shelves and was the first of the series I read, and in my oppinion is one of the best.

As usual Hassel casts aside the the typical Hollywood views of war being a glorious heroic affair and instead shows it how it is, as a grizzly and dehumanising experience.

All the usual characters are back as they fight the Russian's at stalingrad with Porta stealing the show at regular intervals.

The battles are spectacular and are filled with tension and drama, especially their raid on a Russia bunker.

Probally one of Hassel's best.