Isbn: 9781844153176 - Sniper on the Eastern Front: The Memoirs of Sepp Allerberger, Knight's Cross (29 results)

Hardback. Condition: Fair. This book is a rare first-hand account by a ruthlessly efficient German sniper of life and death during the bitter conflict that followed the Nazi invasion of Russia.Its author, Josef Sepp Allerberger, was an Austrian conscript who qualified as a Wehrmacht machine-gunner and was drafted to the Southern sector of the Front in July 1942. Wounded at Voroshilovsk, he experimented so successfully with a captured Russian sniper-rifle while convalescing and returned to his unit as his regiments only sniper specialist.'In the gruelling months that followed, as the German Army was forced to withdraw under almost constant pressure from the Russians, Allerberger became the second most successful German sniper and one of the very few private soldiers to be awarded with the coveted Knights Cross.This harrowing and graphic memoir provides a vivid insight to the atrocious conditions and brutal cruelty of this campaign.There was, we learn, no place for chivalry and few prisoners survived long after capture.Allerberger describes the cunning, discipline and fieldcraft that not only saw him survive during the near constant action but made him such a relentless assassin.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Book Club Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condition: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. This book is a rare first-hand account by a ruthlessly efficient German sniper of life and death during the bitter conflict that followed the Nazi invasion of Russia.Its author, Josef Sepp Allerberger, was an Austrian conscript who qualified as a Wehrmacht machine-gunner and was drafted to the Southern sector of the Front in July 1942. Wounded at Voroshilovsk, he experimented so successfully with a captured Russian sniper-rifle while convalescing and returned to his unit as his regiments only sniper specialist.'In the gruelling months that followed, as the German Army was forced to withdraw under almost constant pressure from the Russians, Allerberger became the second most successful German sniper and one of the very few private soldiers to be awarded with the coveted Knights Cross.This harrowing and graphic memoir provides a vivid insight to the atrocious conditions and brutal cruelty of this campaign.There was, we learn, no place for chivalry and few prisoners survived long after capture.Allerberger describes the cunning, discipline and fieldcraft that not only saw him survive during the near constant action but made him such a relentless assassin.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: very_good. Very good condition. Light Wear.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. DJ: some rubbing & edgewear; small creases at edges/corners. Book: some rubbing & edgewear; some yellowing; overall clean & tight. 146 pages.

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Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. No markings.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Pen & Sword, c.2005, BCed., 8vo., hardcover, 146pp., G/G $.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Pen & Sword, c.2005, BCed., 8vo., hardcover, 146pp., G/G $.

hardcover. Condition: Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Pen & Sword Books Historical Books (Pen & Sword Books Ltd.) Sniper on the Eastern Front (EX/NM) Manufacturer: Pen & Sword Books Product Line: Historical Books (Pen & Sword Books Ltd.) Type: Hardcover Copyright Date: 2006 Author: Albrecht Wacker Page Count: 146 Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is EX/NM. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description: This book is a rare first-hand account by a ruthlessly efficient German sniper of life and death during the bitter conflict that followed the Nazi invasion of Russia. Its author, Josef Sepp Allerberger, was an Austrian conscript who qualified as a Wehrmacht machine-gunner and was drafted to the Southern sector of the Front in July 1942. Wounded at Voroshilovsk, he experimented so successfully with a captured Russian sniper-rifle while convalescing and returned to his unit as his regiments only sniper specialist. In the grueling months that followed, as the German Army was forced to withdraw under almost constant pressure from the Russians, Allerberger became the second most successful German sniper and one of the very few private soldiers to be awarded with the coveted Knights Cross. This harrowing and graphic memoir provides a vivid insight to the atrocious conditions and brutal cruelty of this campaign. There was, we learn, no place for chivalry and few prisoners survived long after capture. Allerberger describes the cunning, discipline and fieldcraft that not only saw him survive during the near constant action but made him such a relentless assassin.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Edited by Geoffrey Brooks. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and maps. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover and is not clipped. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation in a heavy cardboard box. Previous owner's small address label on the front inside board. Near fine condition in fine dust jacket. Selling Used and Rare books on line since April 1998 and from our bookstore in the heart of the Bluegrass since 1984. ; Black-and-white illustrations; 8vo.; xiv, 146 pages. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Tight clean book in crisp dust jacket; about new but for small name label to inside front board.; 6.5 X 0.75 X 9.5 inches; 196 pages.

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 146 pages including index. Black and white photographs. There are no marks or writing in the book. Corners are square. Gilt on the spine is bright. Spine is tight and there are no loose pages. Dust jacket has very light shelf wear. Cover colors are bright. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. …

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Condition: Very Good. Same day dispatch. Lovely copy. Both book and jacket are in very good condition.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Reprint. With photographic illustrations, map, A fine copy in fine dustjacket.; 240 x 160mm; xii,178 pages.

Condition: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 196 pages. 9.50x6.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.