The Forgotten Soldier

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The Forgotten Soldier
Author Guy Sajer
Subject World War 2
Genre Autobiography
Publisher Potomac Books Inc.
Pages 476

The Forgotten Soldier is an autobiographical account, by German World War 2 veteran Guy Sajer, the focus of the book is on the Eastern front of World War 2. Sajer was born in Alsace to a German mother and a French father. Sajer's book has garnered much controversy over the years as to the accuracy of the events depicted with proponents heavily arguing both sides.[1]

A film adaption was announced in 2008, director Paul Verhoeven and writer Michael Beckner are currently attached to the project.[2]


References

  1. The Forgotten Soldier: Fact or Fiction. Retrieved 2009-10-03.
  2. Verhoeven attached to direct The Forgotten Soldier - screendaily.com. Mike Goodridge, 21 July 2008. Retrieved 2009-9-24.