War of the Rats

monet61 · Aug 21, 2011

I just finished a book entitled "War of the Rats" by David Robbins. It's about the exploits of Soviet sniper Vassilli Zaitzev. It included the famous duel between him and the German sniper Erwin Konig. Interestingly enough, Zaitsev said in his biography that although he did in fact carry on a three day duel with a German sniper, there was no evidence that it was Konig.
Anyway, it was a very good read and I highly recommend it for anyone intesested in the Second World War, or just good war stories.

Out West · Aug 21, 2011

On your recommendation, I just ordered it from Amazon. Thanks,

Out
West

27145 · Aug 21, 2011

I saw a movie years ago "Enemy at the Gates", it was an awesome movie. It is partially based on "War of the Rats".

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monet61 · Aug 21, 2011

Out West said:
On your recommendation, I just ordered it from Amazon. Thanks,

Out
West

I think you will enjoy it. I found it on my Nook. My wife got the Nook for me for Xmas and I have gotten back into reading in a big way. I know lots of people say they prefer the book in their hands. I thought I would feel that way too, but it's great to have 50 or so books in your hands when you travel, have to wait at a doctors office, etc.

mtgianni · Aug 21, 2011

I enjoyed it also. Glad I didn't have to live through those years there.

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