{"product_id":"berlin-dance-of-death","title":"Berlin Dance of Death","description":"This is one of the most vivid accounts of destruction and hopelessness we have ever seen. It is a 17-year-old German conscript's experiences in the defense of Berlin during the spring of 1945 - the last desperate days of Berlin - annotated and illustrated to show his part in the overall picture.\n\nAltner’s account covers in detail recruit training on the front line after only ten days in barracks, the execution of deserters and action against the Red Army and turncoat German 'Seydlitz' Troops.\n\nHe tells of the retreat back to Berlin with full kit, escaping capture time after time and the annihilation of nearly all his company in just one action.\n\nHe gives detailed descriptions of house to house fighting in the Spandau sector of Berlin, the battle for the Olympic Stadium, the sacrifice of Hitler Youths, fighting in the city's subway tunnels and the disastrous attempt at a breakout to the west, culminating in his final capture.\n\nThis is an account of war at its most basic and brutal level, of the collapse of everything familiar and the hopelessness of imminent defeat.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0971170940\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0971170940.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Altner, Helmut|Le Tissier, Tony\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43331272343613,"sku":"BVV.0971170940.G","price":6.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0971170940-0.jpg?v=1783543335","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/berlin-dance-of-death","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}