In Stahlgewittern, aus dem Tagebuch eines Stoßtruppführers by Ernst Jünger

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Author Jünger, Ernst, 1895-1998
LoC No. 23018488
Title In Stahlgewittern, aus dem Tagebuch eines Stoßtruppführers
Alternate Title In Stahlgewittern, aus dem Tagebuch eines Stosstruppführers
Credits Produced by Jens Sadowski
Summary "In Stahlgewittern: aus dem Tagebuch eines Stoßtruppführers" by Ernst Jünger is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a personal memoir of Jünger’s experiences as an infantry leader during World War I. It explores the harrowing realities of trench warfare through the lens of a soldier’s daily life and reflections, highlighting themes of duty, honor, and the brutal nature of combat. At the start of this poignant memoir, the author reflects on the disillusionment and stark realities faced by soldiers in the trenches of World War I. He vividly describes the atmosphere of anticipation and eventual chaos that envelops soldiers as they are thrust into battle, beginning with their arrival in a seemingly peaceful village that quickly transforms into a scene of violence and destruction. Jünger's narrative captures the initial excitement and idealism of young soldiers, which is soon eclipsed by the shock of sudden violence and the grim realities of warfare, marking the transition from naivety to the unbearable weight of the soldier's existence in relentless conditions of danger and hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, German
Subject Jünger, Ernst, 1895-1998
Subject Soldiers -- Germany -- Diaries
Category Text
EBook-No. 34099
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 5, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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