Panzer Grenadier: The Years of Victory

by Nigel Seed

Hans Winter is drafted from the Hitler Youth into the Wehrmacht just before the invasion of Poland. He will serve for years in support of the Panzers, as an infantryman. His path will take him to many of the fiercest battles of the early years of the Second World War through blood, pain, and loss as well as triumph. Among others he must face the battle of El Alamein before he sees his home again.

484 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 15, 2025

About the author

A veteran of many years in the British Army working with the Army’s helicopters. He then joined the Civil Service before taking early retirement and moving to a villa in Spain. He writes his books when he can tear himself away from the view across the orange groves to the Mediterranean. Married with two children. He is slowly learning Spanish.

Having completed and published his seven book action thriller series, he has written two historical fiction trilogies and is working on another. There are also a few standalone books of historical fiction

As light relief he is also helping his daughter in writing a book of bedtime stories for young children, based on the adventures of a small dog who lives in Spain

Reviews

[Jana Petken · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given an early copy of this book in return for an honest review.
This is an intriguing book that looks at the Second World War from an unusual viewpoint. The story takes a young German and three of his friends, from his days in the Hitler Youth to the invasion of Poland. From there his Panzer Grenadier battalion is sent from one theatre of war to another. This instalment of the story takes us as far as the first battle of El Alamein in the Sahara Desert. The author shows us some of the human side of war while not shielding us from its horrors. A fascinating read and I look forward to the next book in the pair.