New book in the popular Stackpole Military Series; Combat stories of eight German infantry soldiers: one paratrooper, two members of the Waffen-SS, and five members of the Wehrmacht; A concluding chapter examines infantry tactics This is an authentic account of German infantry aces, common foot soldiers who were thrust into the front line during WWII. On the frozen Russian steppes, under the scorching African desert sun, and in the final desperate battles, they were outnumbered and outgunned and faced impossible odds. Here are the fascinating stories of the men who stared death in the face during some of the most brutal battles ever waged.

Author Biography

Franz Kurowski served as a reporter in the German Army during World War II and has since written over one hundred books. He lives in Germany.