In August 1942, Wigand Wüster was a 22-year-old officer in the German Wehrmacht. He commanded a battery in an artillery regiment as it approached Stalingrad, a pivotal battle in World War II. Despite his young age, the harsh conditions of the Eastern Front had made him an experienced commander. His journey to Stalingrad had been filled with challenges, including heat, dust, long marches, and encounters with the enemy, as well as conflicts with his bullying battalion commander. The battle of Stalingrad would change everything.
Wüster's brutally honest account provides a rare glimpse into the Eastern Front during WWII. With candor, humor, and keen insight, he takes the reader from the early days of the German 1942 summer offensive to the brutal and icy hell of Stalingrad's final hours, and ultimately to his capture by Soviet forces. This memoir sheds light on the often-overlooked role of artillery on the Eastern Front, offering a unique perspective on the horrors of Stalingrad.
The book has been enhanced with photos and maps by Jason Mark, who originally published it through his Australian-based company, Leaping Horseman Books.
