Sven Hassel

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Anybody read his books? They're the best books to read about WW2. Mostly about the Eastern front, with some notable exceptions, like Monte Cassino.

Sven Hassel is a Dane, who was drafted into the German Army and fought in a tank unit on all European theatres. He is still alive, and has a website
http://www.svenhassel.net/, where you can see pictures of his comrades on whom his characters are based. Impressive to see the pictures, once you've read the books. Here is one example:

Porta and Sven behind a LMG on the Red Square, Charkov, 1943.

His books are best sellers, written mostly in the 60's but still in print, due to their huge popularity. Mandatory reading for anyone interested in WW2.

 

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Funny..!

A remarkable coinceidence-
I was just thinking about him last night!

I read 'Legion of the Damned' when I was a kid and thought it was great.
Here in Denmark, he has a great following- those who just love his books and those who believe his whole life's story is total BS and that he never served in the German Army. There's a guy called Eric H?•est(I think), who has been trying to de-bunk Hassel for many years. I think he has some kind of grudge- nobody really cares- the books are fun. Hassel is originally from nearby where I live.


Thanks-

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