Otto Carius Meine Dienstzeit - STANDARD EDITION

Meine Dienstzeit meaning My Military Service 1940-45 is a look at the life of Otto Carius, famous German Tiger I commander of WWII. Photos and stories chronicle Otto Carius entrance into the Wehrmacht as a volunteer, his life as a soldier, and his victories as a Panzer commander for three and a half years on the Eastern Front. Detailed photos and illustrations of his numerous medals, decorations and documents as well as an interview with Otto Carius about his time in the military. The book also contains excerpts from his book Tiger im Schlamm (first edition printed 1960). Oberleutnant Otto Carius, October 1944, became the youngest Reserve Officer in the Wehrmacht to receive the Oak Leaves (issue Nr.535). A total of 882 Oak leaves were awarded by the 9. May 1945. The first copy of this book was presented on April 24, 2012 to Herr Otto Carius in honor of his 90th birthday (27. May 2012).