This book was originally pubished in Germany in 1929. The original author was Ludwig Renn. What I am publishing is my translation of Renn's work. The book tells the story of a young German soldier, who walked into combat at the beginning of World War I and walked back to Germany when the war ended. I signed a contract with American Book Publishing and the translation was published in 2009. My connection with them was not advantageous for either of us. The book is now out of print and I am under no obligation to American Book Publishing. I am the sole owner of the translation copyright.