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ⓘ About Sven Hassel
Sven Hassel was a pen name that Borge Willy Pedersen used to write novels set in the Second World War. By the time the Dane died in 2012 at the age of 95, he was one of the most popular and most prolific authors to come out of Denmark. The family’s less than appealing financial situation drove Sven to join a Merchant Navy when he was only 14. By the time he was 19, the author had completed the Military Service the Danish government compelled its citizens to do. Even though the accomplishment should have improved his future prospects, the economic crisis of the times and the dire unemployment situation in Denmark drove Sven to flee to Germany soon after. But things in Germany were no better.
All Book Series by Sven Hassel
Legion of the Damned: A Comic Book Adaptation
Single-title series · published 2019
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sven Hassel?
Sven Hassel was a pen name that Borge Willy Pedersen used to write novels set in the Second World War. By the time the Dane died in 2012 at the age of 95, he was one of the most popular and most prolific authors to come out of Denmark. The family’s less than appealing financial situation drove Sven to join a Merchant Navy when he was only 14.
Which Sven Hassel series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Legion of the Damned series, the earliest of Sven Hassel's multi-book series: it opens with Legion of the Damned (1953) and runs to 15 books across 1953–1984, ending with The Commissar (1984).
How many books has Sven Hassel written?
Sven Hassel has 16 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1953 and 2019. Every one of them sits in one of 2 named series — the largest being the Legion of the Damned series with 15 books.
In what order should Sven Hassel's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Sven Hassel's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Legion of the Damned (1953–1984, 15 books) and Legion of the Damned Graphic Novels (2019, 1 book).
How are Sven Hassel's books organised into series?
This guide splits Sven Hassel's 16 books into 2 named series, with no standalone titles: Legion of the Damned (15 books, 1953–1984); Legion of the Damned Graphic Novels (1 book, 2019).