--- product_id: 15786101 title: "Hans Sturm: A Soldier's Odyssey on the Eastern Front" brand: "gordon williamson" price: "€ 59.23" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/15786101-hans-sturm-a-soldiers-odyssey-on-the-eastern-front store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Hans Sturm: A Soldier's Odyssey on the Eastern Front **Brand:** gordon williamson **Price:** € 59.23 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hans Sturm: A Soldier's Odyssey on the Eastern Front by gordon williamson - **How much does it cost?** € 59.23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/15786101-hans-sturm-a-soldiers-odyssey-on-the-eastern-front) ## Best For - gordon williamson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gordon williamson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Hans Sturm: A Soldier's Odyssey on the Eastern Front ## Images ![Hans Sturm: A Soldier's Odyssey on the Eastern Front - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51zpFt+-wuL.jpg) ![Hans Sturm: A Soldier's Odyssey on the Eastern Front - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/510rkhQHjaL.jpg) ![Hans Sturm: A Soldier's Odyssey on the Eastern Front - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/515fSPXPhjL.jpg) ![Hans Sturm: A Soldier's Odyssey on the Eastern Front - Image 4](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/512Xw0jSDCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Interesting Story, Alas, Poorly Told *by I***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2020* Hans Sturm A Soldier’s Odyssey on the Eastern Front is an at times interesting story, poorly told by the the author, Gordon Williamson. In William’s dedication page to Sturm, he writes of collating and translating Sturm’s reminiscences and correspondences. The result is a sophomorically completed final product.The story follows Hans Sturm’s journey to the Russian Front and documents his exploits and awards during his 14 months service on the northern flank of Army Group Center. The first 148 pages of the book relate to this portion of Sturm’s military service, as a machine gunner in Russia. There are mistakes on many pages, and a lack of continuity with who’s who and where they were. The story telling is jittery with poor transition and reads like: this happened; and then this happened... The author writes about the death of leutnant Kaufmann on page 70, then on page 74 writes of Kaufmann’s promotion to Oberleutnant, followed by Oberleutnant Kaufmann’s signal to attack on page 75.Though there are many photos accompanying the the text, but there are no maps at all. If a reader, completely unfamiliar with the Eastern Front, was to pick up this book, he/she would be completely lost. The second half of the book follows Sturm’s recovery from wounds received during his heroic episode in Russia that earned him the Knight’s Cross, and his two year odyssey as a guest speaker for the purposes of recruitment and support of the war effort. Sturm, was a celebrity, liked to party, did well with the women, and made friends throughout the military and civilian ranks. Allied bombing raids contributed to a personal tragedy for Sturm, as the fury of the allies made their marks upon Nazi Germany.The very end of the book covers more personal tragedy for Sturm, his almost marriage (relationship was consummated resulting in a son, whom Sturm did not see until October of 1953 due to his imprisonment in Russia following his surrender while leading a Volkssturm unit in April of 1945. Only a few pages cover Sturm’s eight years as a captive of the Soviets.One may conclude from Williamson’s translation of Hans Sturm’s accounts that Sturm was a patriot of Germany, but neutral to antagonistic in regard to the Nazi political machine. Largely unaware of atrocity committed by the Third Reich, Sturm danced a fine line between being a free spirit, and the possible repercussions in the Reich, perhaps saved a number of times by his celebrity that came with the Knights Cross.In conclusion, Gordon Williamson’s book on Hans Sturm is an OK read. He had eleven years between Sturm’s death and publication of this book. One might hope that an author, who had communicated with his subject, had access to notes, and has a certain passion about the subject, would have crafted a more readable book, that would flow smoother, be free of the mistakes both historically and grammatically, and provided a more polished approach to Hans Sturm’s odyssey on the Eastern Front. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A riveting "Warrior's Tale" *by T***H on Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2016* I could not " put" this book down ( read via Kindle). As a retired NAVY Senior Chief Boatswains Mate I actually read and study more of the Naval battles that were fought in the Pacific during World War 2. So when I saw this book my first impressions were simply: another book about how Hitler was able to brain wash his country and Armed Forces.To my surprise this book actually told the true account of the war effort on the Eastern Front as well as the efforts to keep up the moral up for the civilian populace at home.What drew me in was not only the story of Leutenant Sturm but his ability to share the horror, camaraderie, thoughts, and the toughness of one German Infantryman in Hitler's Wehrmacht and the plight of falling and subsequent captivity at the hands of the Russians after the Germany's surrender.This is only one man's story however, it gave me and possibly other readers insight to what one Axis Infantryman went through.....for in the end....All those who served in wars, past and present, leave a little of ourselves on the field of battle and carry that memory to our grave.A must read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gripping portrayal of an extraordinary soldier *by P***N on Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2015* Somewhat in the tradition of The Forgotten Soldier, this work is a non-political portrait of a soldier serving his nation. As a simple lance corporal Sturm won everyone of his nations decorations for bravery. He was a man with a soul and a conscious. Somewhat awkwardly written, but well worth it. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/15786101-hans-sturm-a-soldiers-odyssey-on-the-eastern-front](https://www.desertcart.it/products/15786101-hans-sturm-a-soldiers-odyssey-on-the-eastern-front) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*