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The reason that I was reading this book recently is quite simple: I bought this book last month. Actually, I kept reminding myself to get this book since last year, but I just can’t find the English version of its physical book, they were either out of stock or located in other countries. I really wanted to collect this book on my bookshelf until five weeks ago, I gave up with no choice and got an ebook version of it. 

    Then why do I want this book so badly? Well first, as a WW2 history fan, it’s been a long time since I kept reading books, articles about technologies, fun facts or celebrities during this period. So I already know about the reputation of this book’s author: Otto Carius, who was one of the most successful tank commanders during WW2. It is said that he destroyed more than one hundred and fifty enemy tanks during his service. Indeed, it sounds really incredible. Those superficial elements like: legendary battles, brave soldiers and bizarre military weapons, they do make people feel curious and excited for that era. 

    But, I would like to know more than just mere physical sides. Besides the Eastern Front warfare and the dreaded, infamous war machine:  “Tiger” tank, I expect to see how a person like Otto Carius thinks in his identity and position. Which means, I want to find something about mental issues and philosophy. I  have huge curiosity toward those questions like how he thinks about war crimes, Nazi and his own behavior. Did he ever feel guilty or doubt his own motivations? I will take my time and read this biography from beginning to the end, to make sure my memory is still fresh. After all, I can only evaluate this book's main idea with the whole view of it.