[Captain Walker]

Anyone interested in reading a very good book on the campaign in Russia (written by a French national serving in the Wehrmacht) should pick up “The Forgotten Soldier” by Guy Sajer.

[oh8eleven]

“The Forgotten Soldier”
I've read Sajer's book at least half a dozen times in the last 25 years. Just an absolutely mind boggling tale.
As a VN vet I experienced many extreme situations - but nothing even close to the horrors Sajer had to put up with.

[griffin]

Thanks!

[fortes fortuna juvat]

Anyone interested in reading a very good book on the campaign in Russia (written by a French national serving in the Wehrmacht) should pick up “The Forgotten Soldier” by Guy Sajer.
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I always appreciate book referrals. Thanks for sharing.

[Enterprise]

I just finished reading The Forgotten Soldier. One small thing has bothered me about it though. The birthdate for Sajer is listed as January 13, 1927. Then, it is written that he joined the Wehrmacht in 1942, at age 16. This is not possible because of simple math. He would not have turned 16 until January 13, 1943. Have you come across an explanation for this discrepancy?

Otherwise, this is a fascinating book, and it is among many accounts of war which should be read in high schools.