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Review: An Artilleryman in Stalingrad
Review: An Artilleryman in Stalingrad
Published by sniper1shot
March 31st, 2008
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Review: An Artilleryman in Stalingrad

Title: Review:An Artilleryman in Stalingrad
Authour: Dr. Wigand Wuster
Publisher: Leaping Horseman Books
ISBN: 978-0-9751076-5-2
Stars: 4.5
(out of 5)

Picked this book up right from the publisher with the pre-order. Received an autographed book too. As I had known this book was in the works I greatly anticipated its arrival and was not disappointed.
This book covers the authours battlefield "tour" in Russia and ultimate fate in Stalingrad. It would of been nice to of read a bit more of his experiences in Poland and France too as it is his memoir.
There are 7 chapters in 253 pages covering his advance to Stalingrad and then ultimately the battle for the city itself. There are no chapters covering his training etc. This book is just as the title states.
I enjoyed the frank honest about the petty differences between the officers and some of the men as well as what happened to most of the them during the war.
The battle descriptions are once again, great, well written so that you can feel yourself facing off against the Soviet forces and what was going through the authours mind. I really enjoyed the part about the authour trying to get back into the encirclement even though EVERYONE told him not to.
The photographs are from the authour private collection or collections of personal that worked with him. I have never seen any of them. There are also a few eyewitness accounts, from other soldiers in his unit, at the end of the book that add to what the authour has written.
As stated, I would of liked to of read more on his experiences in Western Europe too and even his time as a POW but this in no way detracts from his story in Stalingrad. Well worth the money and highly recommended.
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By Klaus on April 1st, 2008, 05:16 AM
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That sounds like a good read. I'll have to look it up on the internet. Hope it will be avaliable in Europe.
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By Tom Houlihan on April 1st, 2008, 06:23 AM
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Klaus, I believe all LH books have to be ordered from Australia.
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By Klaus on April 1st, 2008, 09:38 AM
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Rats! I knew it. Anybody got a link?
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By Jim O on April 1st, 2008, 12:20 PM
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Rats! I knew it. Anybody got a link?
Leaping Horseman Books

I have ordered from Jason directly and he is excellent to deal with. Highly recommended!
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By Klaus on April 2nd, 2008, 03:39 AM
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Thanks Jim I'll try to get it there.
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By ostheer on July 4th, 2008, 09:07 AM
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This book is also available from Aberdeen Bookstore in CO. You can do a google search for the bookstore and find it. I've done business with Aberdeen and have been well pleased with the selection and service.
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