to the tastes of a certain kind of audience,” writes Robin in a brilliant Introduction. No holds arebarred in terms of honest and frank perspectives.Sander’s diaries offer a totally genuine and unfiltered glimpse into the daily thoughts of anofficer in the tough Panzerwaffe during the first half of the war, and, as such, are unique.Supported by more than 100 candid photographs, “BLOOD, DUST AND SNOW” will be of greatinterest to the WWII researcher, historian, librarian, and enthusiastic buff anxious to experiencewhat it was really like facing the fierce, resolute Soviets defending their country, fighting to thelast man (read the chapters dealing with Stalingrad). Plus, who better to endorse the book thanthe highly respected Roger Moorhouse, author of “The Devil’s Alliance”. Equally impressive isthe background of editor Robin Schafer, a renowned German military historian, writer, anddocumentary producer of British WWI and WWII interviews and documentaries forinternational television companies.Barely into 2023, it is certain to be one of the five best World War II books of the year – – abook all military reviewers will surely recommend to their readers
for purchase and addition to personal libraries.
