A unique wartime memoir describes how an eager Hitler Youth became a German paratrooper and a war-weary veteran of Holland, Norway, Crete, Russia, Italy, Normandy, and the Rhine Following a short description of the author's Hitler Youth membership from 1933, this extraordinary narrative describes his training for the paratroops in Stendal in 1938—they all knew the war was coming—revealing his own rebellious streak as well as the uncritical fervor with which he and his comrades welcomed that war. This is a deeply personal book from a man who was there from beginning to end: Poland 1939, Holland and Narvik 1940, Crete 1941, Russia 1941–1943, Sicily and Southern Italy 1943, Normandy 1944, Holland and the lower Rhine 1945, and then a POW. Not only is it amazing that he survived all that, it is also remarkable that Martin Pöppel was capable of producing such a compelling and honest narrative. Captured by the 6th Airborne Division on the Rhine, Company Commander Pöppel returned home in 1945.

Heaven and Hell: The War Diary of a German Paratrooper

Biographies & Memoirs

Pöppel, Martin

Willmot Dr., Louise

Historical

The History Press

A personal account of life as a German paratrooper in World War II. Martin Poppel's war diary charts his development from an eager soldier desperate for action, to a war-weary veteran who just wanted to bring his men home safely.

History

Americas

Hippocrene Books

Heaven and hell: The war diary of a German paratrooper

<p>Follows the author's military career from the Hitler Youth in 1933 to the bitter end of hostilities in 1945. The chaos, confusion, and improvisation of warfare are vividly recreated.</p>

Heaven and Hell: War Diary of a German Paratrooper

Military

Howell Press Inc.

<p>From Hitler Youth to German paratrooper to prisoner of war in England, the author shares his experiences in Poland, Holland, Norway, Crete, Russia, Southern Italy, Normandy, and the Rhine during WWII. 136 b&amp;w photos.</p>

Heaven & Hell: The War Diary of a German Paratrooper

Sarpedon Pub

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