DedicationThis book is dedicated to all those who had to experiencepainfully what war in a foreign landmeans and those at home who did not know whatthe soldiers had to face in the field.In particular, I dedicate the book to my son Marco,who had to make do without a lot as a little boybecause of my absence. In his mind he was with meall the time.In memory of all comrades who have fallen in action,in particular:Sergeant Christian S., Panzer Grenadier Battalion332, fallen in an attack at Rustak on 25. June 2005andLieutenant Colonel Armin-Harry F., Reservist, whofell in a suicide attack in Kabul on 14.November 2005.