Herman the German: Enemy Alien U.S. Army Master Sergeant #10500000

by Gerhard Neumann

Book Overview

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688016820
• ISBN13: 9780688016821
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: William Morrow & Co
• Length: 269 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Piece of History

This in my opinion is a fasinating book. Our sucess in life sometimes hinges on being in the right place at the right time, more than we realize. This is a true story and a real insight into history.

Why Read Fiction?

A gripping story that transcends WW2 and culminates in a high postion of a US Corporation, with breathtaking adventure in between. If you enjoy revisiting WW2 and following the dogged determination of a young German, this is for you.

A man of honor

I read this book in 1992 while attempting to get my degree in Aerospace Engineering. When I finished the book, I sat down and wrote Mr. Neumann a letter. Very few books inspire enough to take pen to paper. The amazing thing about this, he wrote me back. I went searching for his book tonight (2007) to inspire my son. There are very few roll models these days, and I want him to read one of mine.

An amazing life

Gerhard Neumann was a friend of my fathers for many years. As a boy my father constantly reminded me about the excellence of German engineering and dedication to their work. He also spoke very highly of Gerhard Neumann who personified this to a tee. After reading this book I find my life VERY DULL! Dad never spoke of the adventures that come with such dedication. Most enjoyable book I have every read. Thanks Dad, & Gerhard

Fantastic drama of an innovative mechanic turned engineer

Great story of an innovative young German man who ended up in Hong Kong at the beginning of World War 2 following an auto repair apprenticeship in Germany, pieced together a Japanese zero to evaluate its weaknesses and change US fighting tactics against the Japanese, came to the US after the war and developed gas turbine engines for General Electric.