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# Five Years, Four Fronts: A German Officer's World War II Combat Memoir

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## Customer Reviews

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    Colorful memoir describing a German officer's military journey
  

*by S***P on Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2015*

Georg Grossjohann's account of his involvement in the conflict of WWII is one of importance, for it describes how a "normal" man served his country and people and not solely a maniacal dictator. Through many battles on multiple fronts, Grossjohann grew close to his troops and understood the situations in which he found himself, ultimately leading his men to victory as best he could. In the war's waning years, though, his focus shifted from military triumphs to saving lives, which was a shared convention among fellow officers in light of the many failures of the German armed forces on the various fronts. Even after the war, he conducted himself the way a professional soldier should, which some might consider the reason for his post-war life having been relatively peaceful and well-lived. With added historical commentary preceding each chapter, this book helps put Grossjohann's experiences into great context. Recommended for any age capable of understanding the context of war memoirs, especially for enthusiasts of German history and of WWII.

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    Disappointing first half was saved by the excellent second half...
  

*by B***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2011*

I've read a ton of histories and memoirs on World War II, and I am constantly looking for more.  Usually I tend to look for memoirs because they lend a new perspective that is unique to that person's experience.  Grossjohann's experiences were certainly unique, although it took him a little to warm up in order to show the reader what he went through.The bit criticism I have it the lack of detail in the first half of the book.  Grossjohann literally describes virtually nothing in terms of the fighting that he took part in.  You may think that the fighting wasn't too bad in the beginning, but Grossjohann hinted that there was.  He would describe the travel to and from a battle or fight, describe his mood, but then the battle would come and go and all he would mention was that he received the Gold Cross or the Knight's Cross.  Usually those are awarded because of valor or some special circumstance, so you know that that would be extremely important to write about.  Instead he would mention that a fellow soldier told him he was shot in the hand, that he received an award, and then he moved on.  No description, no detail at all.  It was very disheartening and I almost didn't continue read on.It wasn't until Germany's retreat from Russia that Grossjohann really started to go into detail and describe the ins and outs of the German army and his own experience in it.  This was when he described his defense of south eastern France or his defense of the Vosges Mountains, his role in the organized retreat as his unit was being destroyed by the Russians.  The detail in the second half of the memoir, and not just of the battles but of his experience with superior officers and his soldiers alike, of the infrastructure and way that the occupied towns interacted with the Germans that made this a worth while memoir.As it is I would recommend this memoir.  It is a good look into the life of a career officer in the wehrmacht, even his attending officer school in the closing days of the war as though everything continued on, make this a worthwhile entry into WWII memoirs.  The disappointing start, however, is the reason this is only a three star.  If the first half were written in the detail of the second half, this would be one of the best of the genre.3 stars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    A soldier's soldier
  

*by A***F on Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2015*

The frank memories of an infantry man through the war years of WWII from the German side, will find resonance with those on the other side too.Here is one who rose from an enlisted man to a Regimental commander in the rank of Major with the German Gold Cross and Knights Cross.Very well translated,edited and written.

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