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S5 #079 Cold War Life & The East German Army

The Unconventional Soldier

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Tanks and Tradition: A Soldier's Tale

This chapter offers an insider's view of military life as experienced by a former East German Army tank driver in the 1980s. It examines the rigorous training, the significance of military roles, and the contrasts between East German and British military practices, while highlighting the strong bonds formed between soldiers and their tanks.

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