SS Panzergrenadier Schmidt A true story of the Second World War by first hand account both humorous and harrowing. Hans Schmidt takes a look back to his youth as he enters first in the Reich Labor Service, and then volunteers for military duty. A dramatic first-hand account of daily life in the 1st SS LAH for this remarkably typical young man, and his incredible story. Hans Schmidt is refreshingly frank about his war-time experiences, notably illustrating what did and did NOT happen as a member of this elite unit. Also follows are his reounting of captivity after the war, and the dramatic illustration of real death-camp attrocities. 407p-hc illus w/index. Signed by Hans Schmidt (Author); while supplies last!