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Alois Dwenger, writing from the front in May 1942, lamented that people overlooked "the actions of simple soldiers," asserting that true heroism lies in enduring the harsh realities of everyday life. Through letters, diaries, memoirs, and oral histories, Stephen G. Fritz delves into the experiences of the average German soldier in World War II, particularly on the Russian front, where most German infantrymen served. These personal documents create a nuanced portrait of the Landser, highlighting the complexities of his daily existence. While he maintained a self-image as a decent person, the German soldier also perpetrated horrific acts in the name of National Socialism. Driven by idealism and the desire to forge a new society, he engaged in a brutal ideological war rooted in a racist vision of national community. Despite his pride in skill and resilience, his efforts resulted in widespread destruction. Fritz’s chapters cover training, combat experiences, living conditions, combat stress, personal sensations of war, camaraderie, and motivations. By contrasting German soldiers with their American counterparts, he emphasizes shared soldierly experiences while revealing surprising differences in ideology, group dynamics, ingenuity, discipline, and equipment quality.
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Frontsoldaten, Stephen G. Fritz
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- 1995
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