Books & more: Four Days in November

Johannes Clair is currently on the bestseller lists. Surprisingly, because this book is clearly a war book. The somewhat old question of whether Afghanistan is a war is answered by Clair with a good deal of combat descriptions that leave little doubt about what the Bundeswehr is dealing with and with what intensity in the Kunduz area. And Johannes Clair is a paratrooper: the spirit of the unit comes out of the book, the cohesion in the group and platoon, life in the field, and the special significance that comrades have for each other, the admiration for a company commander who leads and shapes his unit. But Johannes Clair not only describes German military today and in action, but also very openly his experiences and thoughts.

The combination of both makes "Four Days in November" something special: The relationship with the girlfriend in Germany, the moments when a vehicle is "hit", the fear in combat but also the euphoria, the different characters in the group and how they react to the respective situations, and how people develop during the months in Afghanistan. Ultimately: The encounter with death. Always: life as a soldier. Clair's book is fortunately a bestseller. "Four Days in November" is already in its third edition after a short time. A thrilling story, well written and honestly implemented. An authentic insight from a personal perspective. Highly recommended by SPARTANAT.

"Vier Tage im November: Mein Kampfeinsatz in Afghanistan" by Johannes Clair, Econ Verlag, 2012, 415 pages. The book is available in bookstores or on Amazon for €18.99. "Four Days in November: Mein Kampfeinsatz in Afghanistan" for Kindle is available for €14.99.