Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot by Paul-Werner Hozzel

[Larry Hickey]

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,

[Brian]

Sorry Dave

I have also just received a CD - excellent!

Cheers
Brian