LEGION OF THE DAMNED was the first of 14 novels written by Sven Hassel a Danish volunteer who served in the German army throughout World War II. Never before had violence been described in such hideously graphic detail: it was a far cry from British or American war novels. Based on Sven Hassels own horrific experiences fighting on the Russian Front LEGION OF THE DAMNED won critical acclaim across Europe & America & was translated into 15 languages. It has now been optioned for a film.