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Blood Red Snow

The Memoirs of a German Soldier on the Eastern Front

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Blood Red Snow

By: Günter K. Koschorrek
Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
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Gunter Koschorrek wrote his illicit diary on any scraps of paper he could lay his hands on. As keeping a diary was strictly forbidden, he sewed the pages into the lining of his thick winter coat and deposited them with his mother on infrequent trips home on leave. The diary went missing, and it was when he was reunited with his daughter in America some 40 years later that it came to light and became Blood Red Snow.

The author was a keen recruit at initial training, and his excitement at the first encounter with the enemy in the Russian Steppe is obvious. The horror and confusion of fighting in the streets of Stalingrad are brought to life by his descriptions of the others in his unit; their differing manners and techniques for dealing with the squalor and death. He is also posted to Romania and Italy, assignments he remembers fondly compared to his time on the Eastern Front.

This book stands as a memorial to the huge numbers on both sides who did not survive and is, over five decades later, the fulfillment of a responsibility he feels to honor the memory of those who perished. Gunter K. Koschorrek was a machine-gunner on the Russian front in WWII. He lives in Germany, having retired from his job as managing director of a sales company.

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19th Century Military Modern Wars & Conflicts World War II War German Memoirs
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Raw Firsthand Account • Harrowing Combat Experiences • Excellent Narration • Humanizing Perspective • Engaging Performance
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I’ve read many many wartime biographies and autobiographies including such classics as the thin red line, helmet for my pillow, with the old breed, samurai, forgotten soldier and this beauty holds its own. The author did a fantastic job balancing foxhole detail with thoughtful and intelligent reflections which show he never really lost perspective on what he was going through. What a masterpiece.

One of the best personal accounts coming out of WW2

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Whether you are looking for a German WW2 story. WW2 in general, or just a first hand accounting of war in general, Blood Red Snow is a vivid real telling of some of the ugliest most brutal combat in modern history. Splendid telling of a terrible experience. 5 stars.

Simply one of the best.

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A glimpse into the life of a German soldier on the eastern front. Well written.

Good listen.

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easy to listen to. great to learn how the german soldier lived on the eastern front

intresting

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Good stories, sombering but really well done. As an American, it's part of the war we don't hear much about.

Good book

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I really enjoyed this one. Listening to Gunters story about his thoughts and opinion of the war was very deep.

A different perspective.

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I enjoyed listening to this book very much. Very immersive. I would highly recommend.

Great story from a unique perspective.

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I appreciated the story and perspective of the writer,b he captured the action in great detail. Highly recommend

great read

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an emotional roller-coaster of a true story It asks what any person should ask themselves themselves the soldier says am I am I doing the right thing at the end

very real

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I found myself sitting in my vehicle when I got home, just to continue listening to this story! A very intriguing story from the German perspective of the war.

Captivating!

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