Quote of the day
My husband is exceedingly busy. For some time the talk of his going had been slack, but just now again there seems to be a move to get him sent to the front!
Hans Hellmut Kirst

Born: December 5, 1914
Died: February 13, 1989 (aged 74)
Bio: Hans Hellmut Kirst was a distinguished German novelist and the author of 46 books, many of which were translated into English.
Known for:
- The Night of the Generals (1962)
- The Revolt of Gunner Asch (1954)
- Officer factory (1962)
- Hero in the tower (1972)