Storm of Steel

Experience the brutal reality of the First World War through the unflinching eyes of German soldier Ernst Jünger. This powerful memoir, translated by Michael Hofmann, offers a raw and lyrical account of combat on the front lines.

Jünger vividly recounts his experiences leading raids, defending trenches against enemy incursions, and enduring the relentless shelling that claimed the lives of his comrades. Storm of Steel is considered one of the most significant literary contributions to emerge from the catastrophe of World War I, illuminating not only its horrors but also the grim fascination that compelled men to fight for four years.

Originally published in 1920, Storm of Steel (Stahlgewittern) was Jünger's first book. The author, Ernst Jünger (1895-1998), initially ran away to join the Foreign Legion before enlisting in the German army at the outbreak of the war. While admired by the Nazis, Jünger maintained a distance from the regime, with later works offering subtle criticisms of Nazi ideology.

Key Features:

• A gripping memoir of World War I combat.
• Translated by Michael Hofmann.
• Published in Penguin Modern Classics.
• Offers insight into the experience of an ordinary German soldier.

Specifications:

• Author: Ernst Jünger
• Translator: Michael Hofmann
• Binding: Paperback
• Page Count: 320 pages
• Dimensions: 130 x 17 x 198mm
• Weight: 237g
• Language: English
• Release Date: 2004-06-03
• ISBN-10: 0141186917
• ISBN-13: 978-0141186917

This edition provides a unique insight into the compelling nature of organized, industrialized violence and is a classic account of war.