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The mistakes of rulers are paid for in the blood of the people. This is shown by both recent and ancient history, repeatedly. Such was the case with the son of an Austrian mountain farmer, who was thrown into the bloodshed on the Eastern Front. He was in the bloom of youth, and the German Empire was already close to defeat in the war. In his mature age, he recalls those dark hours that haunted him throughout his life: his machine gun, which he used in merciless battles against overwhelming enemy forces, the struggle for survival in brutal close combat reduced to the most basic instincts. He also remembers the steadfast camaraderie in his mountain unit, the unexpected gestures of humanity, and the insane brutality at a time when the world was spiraling out of control. This merciless, honest, and poignant narrative, which took place in the real life of an ordinary front-line soldier during World War II, serves as a reminder that we must strive for peace under all circumstances and despise war. Until the eyes close...
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Author: Hartinger Andreas
Publication date: September 26, 2024
Manufacturer: Vydavatelství VÍKEND - J. Černý
Genres: Books, Biographies and autobiographies, Fiction
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 192
ISBN/EAN: 9788074334160