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Title: Book Review: Stuka Pilot (Hans Ulrich-Rudel)
Source: Amazon
URL Source: http://www.amazon.com/Stuka-Pilot-Hans-Ulrich-Rudel/dp/1908476877
Published: Oct 22, 2013
Author: M.Lawicki
Post Date: 2014-07-15 13:01:40 by Deasy
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Keywords: ju87, luftwaffe, tank, wwii
Views: 1196
Comments: 56

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
***** A Must Read For Any Student of History. Compelling, Engrossing, and Educational...
By Dr.M.Lawicki on October 22, 2013
Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase

I became interested in this particular memoir when I learned of the existence of Hans Ulrich Rudel through other books pertaining to the exploits of the Luftwaffe in the Second World War. His career was meteoric to say the least, yet began in a very unorthodox manner when contrasted with the other known Luftwaffe aces. Deemed a slow-learner and a pilot of 'mediocre' abilities by his superiors, the young pilot Rudel was not considered a suitable candidate for a fighter pilot and subsequently assigned to observation and reconnaissance missions at the very beginning of the war. His early career in the Luftwaffe seemed to be characterized by bitterness and strife when dealing with his superiors. The charismatic Rudel was nevertheless determined to make a difference in the war and prove his superiors mistaken in their very low estimation of his abilities. Rudel managed to get himself transferred to dive bombing training in 1940, where he learned to perfect the new military discipline with devastating efficiency. Having discovered his true calling at last, Rudel began immediately to make his presence felt in the German war effort. Rudels remarkable accomplishments came in rapid succession, enabling him to develop a legendary name for himself while imprinting fear into the hearts and minds of his Soviet opponents (much like Baron Manfred Von Richtoffen did in the First World War on the Western Front). Although the point is debatable, it is easy to understand how Hans Ulrich Rudel might be considered the most valuable soldier in the Second World War. In all, he flew over 2,500 combat missions, downed 11 enemy aircraft, destroyed: 519 tanks, 4 armored trains, several bridges, over 1000 trucks and transport vehicles, 70 landing craft, two battle cruisers, a destroyer, and the Soviet Battleship Marat. Is it any wonder that Josef Stalin placed the highest bounty on Rudel's head? On several occasions he landed behind enemy lines to rescue downed airmen from his unit, and on one momentous occasion things went disastrously wrong--but I wont spoil the harrowing story for you, the reader. His accomplishments were so impressive that Hitler himself insisted on creating a new award to distinguish Rudel from all other German military and civilian aces and heroes of the day. Thus, Rudel was the only soldier in Germany to earn 'The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross with Golden Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds. The book started out a tad slow for my liking, but became a damned good read once Rudel found his true calling in 1940. What fascinated me the most about this book is the sporadic insight we are given into the nature and inner workings of the German military machine and the German High Command itself. I also enjoyed reading about his interactions with the notable personalities of Hermann Goring and Adolf Hitler in particular. One can gather that Hitler held Rudel in very high esteem, since he allowed very few people to publicly disagree with him or express their true thoughts in his presence-- as Rudel often did. To this day, Hans Ulrich Rudel remains the most decorated combat pilot of any nation in the history of warfare. Rudel was, beyond a doubt, one of the toughest, bravest, and most charismatic human beings produced by our species. It is for this reason that I recommend this book regardless of your political or religious affiliation.


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#17. To: Deasy (#0)

The Stuka Dive Bomber was uniquely equipped with a siren powered by a small wing mounted prop. It was so terrifying a sound that it's rumored that many who survived had to contend with the stink of soiled smallies, perhaps in the close quarters of shelters.

The plane was also equipped with a failsafe that prevented the plane from crashing if the pilots blacked out from the G forces of the dive.

Imagine hearing that screaming siren and running while back filling your skivvies. That would be an unforgettable ordeal. Hell, I'd rather be known as Jakob The Liar than Ivan The Pooper.

HOUNDDAWG  posted on  2014-07-25   17:42:31 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#19. To: HOUNDDAWG, 4 (#17)

I'm Joe Stack and I want a Stuka.

Jethro Tull  posted on  2014-07-25   18:05:50 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#20. To: Jethro Tull (#19)

Too funny.

Lod  posted on  2014-07-25   18:09:42 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#21. To: Lod, JethroTull, Deasy, assorted Putinphobes (#20)

OK wise guys...

Tell me the name of the number two man in the Luftwaffe and his race.

Anyone caught cheating will still pass.

Cynicom  posted on  2014-07-25   19:05:26 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#22. To: Cynicom (#21)

I'm too tired to cheat, so I'll admit that I don't even know the #1 guy in the Luftwaffe...much less his staff.

Lod  posted on  2014-07-25   19:25:31 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#23. To: Lod, Cynicom, (#22) (Edited)

Herman Goerring was the Luftwaffe ubermensch, a decent guy with a bad habit of following orders.

Dakmar  posted on  2014-07-25   19:45:52 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#25. To: Dakmar (#23)

To cover his jewish tracks, Milchs mother signed a paper saying his father was actually a drunken uncle.

Cynicom  posted on  2014-07-25   19:50:40 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#26. To: Cynicom, Dax (#25)

Thanks for the history refresher.

Lod  posted on  2014-07-25   19:58:16 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#27. To: Lod (#26)

On the internet is a photo of Putin, sitting with five "Russian" billionaires. All are Jews.

That begs the question, if under Communism, the State owns everything, how did Russia have so many instant billionaires?

In fact of the top eight billionaires, in Russia, six are Jews.

Cynicom  posted on  2014-07-25   20:05:33 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#31. To: Cynicom (#27) (Edited)

That begs the question, if under Communism, the State owns everything, how did Russia have so many instant billionaires?

I get the feeling that the new Russian Republic is a marvelous place for coincidences.

HOUNDDAWG  posted on  2014-07-26   7:07:07 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#33. To: HOUNDDAWG, Cynicom (#31)

(begs vs. raises) the question

Cynicom may be reading too many badly written blogs. This erroneous usage has become popular lately. It's a sure indicator of our accelerating decline.

Deasy  posted on  2014-07-26   7:40:41 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#35. To: Deasy (#33)

Cynicom may be reading too many badly written blogs.

"Witness" is not a blog.

Did you read it?

"Madisons Notes" are not a blog. Did you read them?

Cynicom  posted on  2014-07-26   8:49:21 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#38. To: Cynicom (#35)

"Witness" is not a blog.

Someone thought "Witness" was a blog? You're kidding me.

Turtle  posted on  2014-07-26   11:54:27 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#39. To: Turtle (#38)

Deasy says I read blogs.

No person that ever read Witness would ever be a Russophile.

I am shocked we have such here.

For instance, Ukraine is 80 per cent Ukranian, Russians are 17 per cent.

Cynicom  posted on  2014-07-26   12:18:24 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


#40. To: Cynicom (#39)

No person that ever read Witness would ever be a Russophile.

Do you think it appropriate to make a distinction between the zionist Soviet Bolshevism of Chambers' time and Putins' Russia of today?

Why or why not? If you'd care to elaborate.

Buzzard  posted on  2014-07-26   12:35:10 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


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#42. To: Buzzard (#40)

Do you think it appropriate to make a distinction between the zionist Soviet Bolshevism of Chambers' time and Putins' Russia of today?

Why or why not? If you'd care to elaborate.

One and the same.

Only the mask has changed.

Putins grandfather was a loyal servant to Lenin and Stalin all his life.

There is a game within a game going in Europe and Americans have fallen for the usual media hype.

Duped would suffice but suckered is more nearly correct.

Most likely you do not recall the 1930s when untold thousands of Americans bought the Russian hype, moved to Russia and were shot or lived in the Gulag.

Cynicom  posted on  2014-07-26 12:50:39 ET  Reply   Untrace   Trace   Private Reply  


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