Quote of the day
War is not its own end, except in some catastrophic slide into absolute damnation. It's peace that's wanted. Some better peace than the one you started with.
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)