Russian Asphalt: The experiences of the Waffen-SS soldier on the Eastern Front – Hazel Toon-Thorn The book format and contents

The book format and contents are:

This book documents the history of Kurt (Austrian) and Heinz (Danziger) and their service in the Waffen-SS

90 photographs / documents - the vast majority from the personal archive of Klaus Grotjahn

Did their actions take place on the same day

Russian Asphalt: The experiences of the Waffen-SS soldier on the Eastern Front – Hazel Toon-Thorn The book format and contents'Russian Asphalt' provides a series of personal insights into some of the experiences of the fighting soldiers of the Waffen SS during their time on the Eastern Front between 1941 and 1945. This is a collection of personal memories from various soldiers who ranged from Grenadiers to Kompanie Commanders, and also include a soldier awarded the Knights Cross to the Iron Cross for his bravery. These memories begin the heady days of the initial Barbarossa