About “In Stahlgewittern”
Storm of Steel is a memoir by Ernst Jünger that recounts his experiences as a German officer during World War I. The book provides a detailed and vivid description of the harsh realities of trench warfare, including the constant danger of heavy artillery bombardments and the terrifying effects of gas attacks. Jünger's account focuses on the physical and psychological challenges of combat, offering a firsthand perspective on the violence and chaos of the Western Front. The memoir reflects the harsh conditions and the emotional toll of war from the viewpoint of a soldier who participated in some of the most intense battles of the conflict.
Awards & honors
- Winner — Oxford Weidenfeld Prize
Praise for “In Stahlgewittern”
“The definitive World War I account from the German point of view.”
“Storm of Steel is what so many books claim to be but are not: a classic account of war.”
“Extraordinary . . . Michael Hofmann’s superlative translation retains all the coruscating vitality of the original.”
Book details
- Published
- 1994
- Latest edition
- 2004 · ISBN 9780142437902
- ISBN
- 9780142437902
View more editions (4)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Storm of Steel | 2004 | 9780142437902 | Buy on Amazon |
| Storm of steel | 2004 | 0142437905 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Storm of steel | 2003 | 0713995947 | Buy on Amazon | |
| The storm of steel | 1994 | 0094739005 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is In Stahlgewittern?
In Stahlgewittern by Ernst Jünger has 320 pages.
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