MORTAR GUNNER ON THE EASTERN FRONT, VOLUME I by Hans Heinz Rehfedlt

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) The memoir of Dr. Hans Heinz Rehfeldt covering his service in Russia, Hungary, Lithuania and the Battle for East Prussia. In 1940, Rehfeldt volunteered for the Panzer Arm, but was trained on heavy mortar and Machine Guns with Grossdeutschland Division. He was on the Front from 1941 fighting for the city of Tula, south of Moscow. Battling in freezing conditions. In 1942, fighting near Oriel, however, his batallion suffered heavy losses and was disbanded. Ill with frostbitten legs, Rehfeldt was treated in hospital and once recovered was dispatched to the Front. Following battles at Werch and Bolchov his batallion again suffered heavy losses and it merged. In agony from severe frostbite to his legs, Rehfeldt defied the odds and astonished his surgeon when he walked again. He was promoted from Gunner to Trained Private Soldier in 1942, and to Corporal for bravery in the field in 1943. (Published: 2019) (Publisher: Greenhill Books) (ISBN: 9781784383619) (Pagination: 341pp, numerous b/w photos & illustrations) (Condition: new in d/w) UL-XXXXXX