What order should I read Sven Hassel's books?

Start with Legion of the Damned (1953), the first book in the Legion of the Damned Series. From there, follow the series in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books has Sven Hassel written?

Sven Hassel has written 16 books across 2 series, with a career spanning from 1953 to the present.

What is Sven Hassel's most popular series?

Legion of the Damned Series is Sven Hassel's longest series with 15 books. It begins with Legion of the Damned.

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Sven Hassel Books in Order

Name: Legion of the Damned: A Comic Book Adaptation (Short Story)
Author: Sven Hassel
ISBN: B07XYHRW6M

Legion of the Damned Series, Legion of the Damned Graphic Novels

2 series 16 books Latest: Legion of the Damned: A Comic Book Adaptation (Short Story) (2019)

Reading Order

2 series · 16 books

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#	Title	Year	Buy
1	Legion of the Damned	1953	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2	Wheels of Terror	1958	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3	Comrades of War	1958	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4	March Battalion	1962	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5	Assignment Gestapo	1963	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6	Monte Cassino / The Beast Regiment	1963	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7	Liquidate Paris	1967	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8	SS General	1969	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9	Gestapo	1972	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10	Reign of Hell	1973	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11	Blitzfreeze	1975	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12	The Bloody Road to Death	1977	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13	Court Martial	1978	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14	O.G.P.U. Prison	1981	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15	The Commissar	1984	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

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	#	Title	Year	Buy
	1	Legion of the Damned: A Comic Book Adaptation (Short Story)	2019	Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

About the Author

Sven Hassel (1917-2012), was a Danish author known for his novels about World War II. Born Børge Frederiksen, he served in the German army on the Eastern Front. His experiences during the war inspired his writing, and his novels depict the horrors of war from the perspective of ordinary soldiers. Hassel's notable works include the "Legion of the Damned" series, which sold over 50 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 26 languages. Despite their popularity, his books faced criticism for their graphic violence and portrayal of war. However, Hassel's work has also been praised for its realism and its ability to convey the brutality and futility of war.

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