Monte Cassino

I read my first Hassel book when I was about 10. It was The Beast Regiment (Monte Cassino) and I loved it. Not only was I into all things War, but his writing style (or that of his translator) was completely entertaining to a word geek like me. Fact or fiction...who cares? It's a great read, and that's all I want. Question: Does anyone know if these new releases are re-translated by different folks, or if they're the same as the 1960s versions? I am not sure whether to buy Monte Cassino or if my copy of the Beast Regiment is the same.

ive enjoyed sven hassels books for over 20 years a fantastic author who knows how to tell a story so well you just cant stop reading

Doesn't stray from his template, but very interesting and well writen.

I have read all but two of Sven Hazel's excellent books. They've helped me a great deal about changing the way I felt about the glorified soldier, stupidity and genious of man and, the true horror of war and the uncensored, brutal reality of WWII.

Monte Cassino is an excellnet book depicting the authour's amazing experiences in Itlay during World War Two. The epic battle for Monte Cassino is captured beautifully by Hassel who actually served as a German soldier during this time. If you like war novels, you will love Monte Cassino.