Any first hand account of a German soldier fighting in the First World War would be of some interest and this is no exception. I was uneasy about the extent of Von Mend's praise for the future Führer, as he remembers fighting alongside him in the First World War, however.. Even ignoring the fact, Hitler turned out to be probably the most evil man who ever lived, most of his early contemporaries as I understand it, found him a bit of an odd figure, notably untroubled by the terrible casualties which were for most people who lived through it, the defining feature of the First World War.
Interesting enough. But make no mistake: Corporal Hitler was no hero.

I could not put this book down, To think something like this has been around for a long time and not known by many is surprising to me. But then once you read this you will understand why its rarely discussed IMO. I never knew of Hitlers war experiences. I did know he fought in the First World War and was an artist. What id learned was he was a soldier much regarded by his comrades and the civilians where he lived as a dispatch rider. From all reports he was brave, sensible and determined to survive the madness of war. This book tells a true story and is surprising to learn. It becomes completely understandable how men turn to hate after bearing the attrocities done by both sides against each other. It is happening today still with peoples at war bearing grudges that happened in far memory. The details of war are covered and anyone that thinks its glorious will learn quickly how terrible it is and what is produces. Accurate and detailed in a conversational tone this book is a historical timeline of one mans memories in a time most of us would not believe ever happened.