Born in 1917 in fredensborg, denmark, sven hassel joined the merchant navy at the age of 14. The publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. The sven hassel collection by sven hassel books on. Sven hassels iconic war novel about the russian front.
He is graphic, at times brilliantly so, but never brutal or bitter. One of the first things one notices about the sven hassel series is that the 27 th penal panzer regiment seem to have fought on all the european fronts and in several places at once. So, is it possible to read the books in any sort of chronological order. An extraordinary book, which has captured the attention of all of europe new york timeslegion of the damned is an incredible picture of totalitarianism, of stupefying injustice. Jack reacher where applicable, we provide you with both the publication order of the books written, as well as the chronological order of the books. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the sven hassel collection. Sven hassel was a world war ii novelist, who completed a series of fourteen books, that tell the.
I would recommend it to anyone who likes a good story. The sven hassel collection by sven hassel from the fight for survival against the ferocious red army and the icy, shellravaged wastes of the vicious russian winter, to the bloodiest battles on the eastern front, sven hassels gripping novels are based on his own experiences in the german army. I am thoroughly delighted that sven hassel has at long last been brought into the audible book world. The books can be read in any order as they do not follow each other.
Although he is arguably one of the most sold danish authors, at most second to hans christian andersen, danish public libraries, as of 2012, did not stock his books. This is the first in a series of wwii books about a danish soldier serving in the german army, purporting to be autobiographical. From the fight for survival against the ferocious red army and the icy, shellravaged wastes of the vicious russian winter, to the bloodiest battles on the eastern front, sven hassel s gripping novels are based on his own experiences in the german army. Sven hassel books list of books by author sven hassel. Having read a couple of sven hassel books in my teens, i came across them and decided to get the series complete. He published his first book, legion of the damned, in 1953. Being interested in the 2nd ww, i looked forward to reading this book. If anything ive found legion of the damned even more powerful and provocative than when i first read it all those years ago.
Sven hassel has 48 books on goodreads with 28974 ratings. His books have a realism underscored by a deep humanity which is missing from so many war books. The legion of the damned book series by sven hassel includes books the legion of the damned, wheels of terror, frontkammerater, and several more. Sven hassel was the pen name of the danishborn borge willy redsted pedersen 19 april. Cant tell you the order wendywitch, but sven hassel is absolutely brilliant. Pole or german, man, woman or child anyone who crossed their path was eliminated. Sven hassel, auch sven hazel, eigentlich borge willy redsted arbing 19. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The sven hassel collection by sven hassel nook book ebook. The sven hassel collection sven hassel war classics.
List of characters in the novels by sven hassel sven. Chronology one of the first things one notices about the sven hassel series is that the 27 th penal panzer regiment seem to have fought on all the european fronts and in several places at once. The sven hassel collection sven hassel war classics ebook. Sven hassel was the pen name of the danishborn borge willy redsted pedersen 19 april 1917 21 september 2012 who wrote novels set during world war ii. Gestapo by sven hassel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See the complete legion of the damned series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The sven hassel collection ebook written by sven hassel. For sven hassels legion of the damned, it was more interesting researching the author than reading the book. The definitive ebook collection of sven hassels iconic, violent war novels. The bloody remnants of hitlers armies were gathered to fight the last battle of the reich on the western front. These 50 pages have been published in special editions in norway, denmark and finland.
Legion of the damned series by sven hassel goodreads. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Hassels books are written in the first person, with hassel himself as a character, though not necessarily the lead character. Sven hassel, left, started work on his first and bestknown book, legion of the damned, while he was held as a prisoner of war. The sven hassel collection sven hassel war classics 16dec20. I cant wait for the rest of the works of sven hassel to appear in my audible library. Avoids history of wimer and post weimar europe, role of longheld traditional antisemitism, versailles devastation and famines of europe and most notably, the influx of militant communism especially rosa luxembourg sdp member and kurt eisner of the bavarian soviet republic a deliberate stab into the.
He served throughout the second world war on all fronts except north africa. Certain aspects of the book are heartbreaking, other parts are hilarious. Sven hassel and the strange obsession with nazi fiction liquidate paris sven hassel s book about the penal battalion. Alan silitoe stationed on the russian front and now equipped with armoured vehicles, sven hassel and his comrades.
Sven hassel would write his drafts in the afternoons and the following day he would dictate these to his wife. This last book in the series takes place during the final days of the war and talks of the defeat of berlin. List of novels by sven hassel sven hassel wiki fandom. He served throughout world war ii on all fronts except north africa.
Author sven hassels complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Nov 14, 2012 sven hassel was a remarkable but controversial author who wrote successful novels set on the eastern front in the second world war. Burning, looting, raping, murdering, hitlers penal regiment advanced on the centre of warsaw leaving in their wake a bloody trail of death and destruction. If, by any chance, you have still to enjoy the experience that is a sven hassel book then you really are missing excellence. I mean if your like me and wont buy books online for fear of reciving a credit card bill that resembles the national debt in size and magnatude. This book is dedicated to the fallen unknown soldiers for a cause that was not theirs, to my best comrades in the 27th armored regiment disciplinary, as well as the brave women who helped me during those terrible years. Sven hassel and the strange obsession with nazi fiction liquidate paris sven hassels book about the penal battalion. He did his compulsory years military service in the danish forces in 1936 and then, facing unemployment, joined the german army. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Lee child, and then in order of the character or series ie. Sven hassel official site official sven hassel site. Sven hassels descriptions of the atrocities committed by both sides are the most horrible indictments of war i have ever read. One of the first things one notices about the sven hassel series is that the 27th penal.
List of characters in the novels by sven hassel sven hassel. It is a quite stunning story describing the adventures of a deserter from the german army in wwii. Ss general sven hassel war classics series by sven hassel. The complete series has to this day been published in. The only other sven hassel book i have found was a beat up copy of r. The definitive ebook collection of sven hassel s iconic, violent war novels.
I really enjoyed them, and 45 years on i decided to read them again. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Books by sven hassel author of legion of the damned. By the time the dane died in 2012 at the age of 95, he was one of the most popular and most prolific authors to come out of denmark.
Sven hassel was the pen name of the danishborn borge willy redsted pedersen who wrote novels set during world war ii. Comrades of war legion of the damned series book 3 kindle edition. Sven hassel is currently considered a single author. Oct 02, 2012 sven hassel, who has died aged 95, wrote 14 massively popular novels about life in the wartime german army. This is a book of horrors, and should be left alone by those prone to nightmares. To read this ebook on a mobile device phone or tablet. Legion of the damned legion of the damned series book 1.
See all books authored by sven hassel, including the legion of the damned, and reign of hell, and more on. Sven hassel was a remarkable but controversial author who wrote successful novels set on the eastern front in the second world war. Dec 23, 2010 sven hassel s ultimate tank warfare novel. Legion of the damned by sven hassel, paperback barnes.
In the novels by sven hassel we are met by a wide range of characters, all of whom have an extensive background described in the novels. To get in touch with us, please send us a message in the form below and well get back to you as soon as possible. Although he is arguably one of the most sold danish authors, at most second to hans christian andersen, danish public libraries, as of 2012. If you purchase these books i doubt very much you will be disappointed. Sven hassels most popular book is legion of the damned. The novels written by sven hassel about his time in the german army during wwii. The first novel published under the name of sven hassel was the legion of the damned in 1957. Discover book depositorys huge selection of sven hassel books online. Sven hassel was a world war ii novelist, who completed a series of fourteen books, that tell the battles of a penal regiment on the eastern front. Starting in 1953 he published 14 novels, written in the first. Typical hollywoodesque fair of nazis as one dimensional utterly despicable monsters. Explore books by sven hassel with our selection at. Written by sven hassel, audiobook narrated by arturo lopez. A book about friendship, about war, about adventure, laughter, stupidity, death.
Sven hassel, who has died aged 95, wrote 14 massively popular novels about life in the wartime german army. An extraordinary book, which has captured the attention of all of europe new york times legion of the damned is an incredible picture of totalitarianism, of stupefying injustice. Sven hassel s descriptions of the atrocities committed by both sides are the most horrible indictments of war i have ever read. From the fight for survival against the ferocious red army and the icy, shellravaged wastes of the vicious russian winter, to the bloodiest battles on the eastern front, sven hassels gripping novels are based on his own experiences in the german army. His books including legion of the damned, monte cassino and liquidate paris have.
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