This is one of the most powerful, emotional and detailed descriptions of life as a rifleman in World War Two that I've read so far. It's very much on par with Pillow for My Helmet, The Forgotten Soldier, With the Old Breed.
The author was a graphic artist his artistic ability honed his memory and observational skills. He was a replacement in the 29th Division and fit of the truck and into action almost immediately on the Siegfried line. If his experiences were typical for an infantry rifleman, I can see why so many veterans never talked of their time at war. Putting his experiences into words helped him heal mentally.
He did many drawings as he sat in a foxhole to help capture events he experienced. After reading the book, I want a copy of his drawing of Dan.
It's probably out of print. I found my copy at a used book store. If you get your hands on a copy, you won't able to put it down.
The author was a graphic artist his artistic ability honed his memory and observational skills. He was a replacement in the 29th Division and fit of the truck and into action almost immediately on the Siegfried line. If his experiences were typical for an infantry rifleman, I can see why so many veterans never talked of their time at war. Putting his experiences into words helped him heal mentally.
He did many drawings as he sat in a foxhole to help capture events he experienced. After reading the book, I want a copy of his drawing of Dan.
It's probably out of print. I found my copy at a used book store. If you get your hands on a copy, you won't able to put it down.