Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot by Paul-Werner Hozzel
 

I recently purchased Peter C. Smith's Stuka - Luftwaffe JU 87 Dive-Bomber Units 1939-1941 Volume 1 (Chevron Publishing, 2006). While browsing through it, I came upon a reference to "Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot" by P-W Hozzel (February, 1978).
I would like to obtain a copy of this book. I have used several search engines, but no success. I am hoping one of the members can help me in obtaining a copy....or maybe more information on the book. For example: Publisher's name, IBSN, hardcover or paperback, English version or only German.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Re: Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot by Paul-Werner Hozzel
 

Here you go,

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Sear...sts=t&x=50&y=6

Regards,
Mike

Re: Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot by Paul-Werner Hozzel
 

Thanks Mike....I ordered it. Gosh, I hope its not a disappointment. At $129, I know I'm in deep trouble with the wife; however, I don't mind being victimized for something worthwhile. I'm convinced this has to be a good book based solely on the fact that Peter C. Smith makes several references to it.
When I went to the website to order the book, I noted that the title was different. I'm wondering if this was the reason I could not get a "hit" on the search engines. Anyway, next week I should have the book. Again, many thanks.

Re: Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot by Paul-Werner Hozzel
 

Hi David, you will have to share your thoughts about the quality of the book, with the rest of us!
I too have seen references to this title, and have often wondered about trying to aquire one for myself.
Good luck, and good reading.

PS. You may have to hide your bank statement from the wife!

Best regs,
steve.

Re: Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot by Paul-Werner Hozzel
 

Good luck on that, Buddy. My wife reads my mind and knows what I plan to order before I do -- and how much it's going to cost!!

Re: Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot by Paul-Werner Hozzel
 

$128.00 sounds a little high, even if it is twenty years old and a rare publication.

How about five bucks to read it, or better yet, print yourself a copy.

http://www.merriam-press.com/mrl_0100/mrl_0089.htm

....and scroll down for the contents.

Re: Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot by Paul-Werner Hozzel
 

Thanks for the moral support. On Saturday, I confessed to my wife that I had "foolishly" spent a $130 on a frivolous book. Although my wife has not yet deveoped the ability to ready my mind like George's wife, I thought it best to tell her of my purchase before the book arrived.(she's gets home from work before I do) Past experience has proven that the punishment is much less prior to the arrival of the purchase then after. Since my wife does all the banking, hiding the bank statement would only delay the inevitable. As for Flitzer's comment about the cost of the book....well, my wife has already made me quite aware of the high cost; however, it was done with a little more energy and anger.

Finally, I promise to share my thoughts on the book with the members.

Re: Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot by Paul-Werner Hozzel
 

We will be waiting for further developments on this: the book reading that is...;)

Re: Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot by Paul-Werner Hozzel
 

..oh dear David... the purchase of a rare oop, even 'antiquarian' book should be presented as an 'investment' - nothing foolish about it in these uncertain times..

Re: Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot by Paul-Werner Hozzel
 

Set your book habit in context ...

Does your wife ever spend anything on completely non-frivolous "beauty products" (all of of which do exactly what the makers claim, of course) or vitally necessary handbags?

Re: Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot by Paul-Werner Hozzel
 

Dave,

You can always ask to return the item. It is available as a download for five dollars. I don't know what the value of this book will be in years from now but I do remember the third volume of Karl Ries's Dora Kurfurst going from $6 to $8, the most I had paid for a book at that time (around 1965). And I was single then too!

Re: Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot by Paul-Werner Hozzel
 

he could but I'm sure Dave has made a great purchase...alternatively given silly Ebay prices, he could probably make some money on it..

Re: Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot by Paul-Werner Hozzel
 

Never.....based on her standards. Actually, I've overstated the situation with regard to being in "deep trouble". My wife does not pretend to understand my fascination regarding the Luftwaffe, she sort of tolerates it. That's not to say that she will hold back an opinion on some of my purchases. But on the whole, I guess she figures that this "vice" compared to others is relatively mild.

Maybe it's just me, but I would rather own the original book than a downloaded copy, although there is no way I can justify the cost. It was purchased solely for the enjoyment of learning more about this segment of history. For me, buying this book just felt right.

Anyway, the book (albeit, it looks like a manuscript) arrived on Tuesday.

Re: Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot by Paul-Werner Hozzel
 

Hello,

Based on the info posted here, I followed up and ordered the $5.00 copy of this book that David Brown made us aware of. It arrived yesterday as a CD which contains a PDF copy of the originally published typed manuscript, which was probably a soft cover publication (Dave can confirm this). I think that it is a little gem, written in reasonably good English. It is Hozzel's memoir of his military experiences prior to, and throughout WW II. He was a KC winner for leading the unit during the Norwegian Campaign, one of the earliest awarded to a Stuka pilot. I've only read the immediate pre-war through the end of the Battle of Britain, but it definitely provides useful insights and experiences from an eye-witness to important early Stuka operations in Poland, Noway, France and Britian (plus it continues on to Italy and Russia). Hozzel commanded I./St.G. 1 during my period of interest.

You can't go wrong at this price if you have any interest in Stuka Ops for this period. Go back to the earlier link in this thread to order a copy. My CD arrived within just a few days of ordering by charge card, so ordering, particularly in the US, is not a problem.

Thanks Dave for putting us all onto this.

Regards,

Re: Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot by Paul-Werner Hozzel
 

Sorry Dave

I have also just received a CD - excellent!

Cheers
Brian

Re: Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot by Paul-Werner Hozzel
 

The book concentrates on Paul-Werner Hozzel's numerous experiences from September 01, 1939 to Stalingrad. Thereafter, until the end of the war, the book becomes more of a "factual" reference. After Stalingrad, it seems to lose its "personal flavoring" that was experienced in the initial 106 pages. It's almost like Hozzel dreads recalling the final two years and just goes through the motion of recounting the end in the remaining 8 pages .
My interest was primarily the early stages of the war - blitzkreig through Poland, France, Norway and the Battle of Britain as well as North Africa. The first hand accounts given by Hozzel are well worth reading and I can see why Peter Smith referenced this book.
The book is a soft cover publication - very much like a manuscript. It's a quick read with only 114 pages. The book is illustrated with maps and photographs.
For me, this book was worth the $130 because it comes directly from a veteran combat pilot who was fortunate enough to survive almost 6 years of war.....and then took the time to recount it.