A teenager's account of his experiences as a conscript during the final desperate six weeks of the Third Reich's existence, supplemented with notes and photographs to illustrate how his experiences fitted into the overall picture.
After some basic training on the Eastern Front, Helmut Altner is caught up in the massive Soviet assault on Berlin, fights against turncoat "Seylditz-Troops", retreats successfully, and then takes part in the defence of the western suburb of Spandau, where he becomes one of the only two survivors of his company of teenagers.
An abortive attempt to desert leads to him fighting in the battle for the Olympic Stadium in the U-Bahn tunnels toward the city centre. Returning to barracks, he then takes part in the break-out to the west that turns into a bloodbath for soldiers and civilians alike, only to be wounded and finally captured.

About the Author

Helmut Altner specializes in World War II historical non-fiction.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

WRAP Ltd.
Unit 4, 119 Loverock Rd, Reading, RG30 1DZ, United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Customers may return books within 30 days of the original
sale. Please get in touch with any queries/problems, we are
always on hand to help.

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 15 business days	5 to 15 business days
First item	US$ 9.35	US$ 9.35

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.