Storm of Steel. Illustrated is a gripping and intensely personal account of World War I, written by German soldier and philosopher Ernst Jünger. Based on his frontline experiences, this classic war memoir provides a vivid, unfiltered portrayal of the brutal reality of combat, capturing both the horrors and the exhilaration of battle. Jünger fought on the Western Front, enduring some of the most ferocious conflicts of the war. His narrative, drawn from his wartime diaries, immerses readers in the chaos of trench warfare, the relentless artillery bombardments, and the harrowing life of a soldier under fire. Unlike many war memoirs that focus on disillusionment, Storm of Steel presents a soldier's perspective of duty, courage, and survival, revealing a mindset shaped by both the destruction and the intensity of war.