[David Brown]

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.