Last night I read "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu.

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"Like so many of our people, we have now had a personal experience of German barbarity which only strengthens the resolution of all of us to fight through to final victory."-King George VI
"Casualties many; Percentage of dead not known; Combat efficiency; we are winning."-Colonel David M. Shoup-Saipan

recently read, Stalingrad and Berlin by Anthony Beevor. Very good reads, very gripping reads.

Currently reading Apocalypse by Max Hastings. Plus recently unpacked an old box and found some Opsrey campaign books, so i'll be having a read of them too

Im getting ready to start "Hitler and his Generals" by Helmut Heiber and David M. Glantz. Over 1000 pages!!!

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For the first time I have seen "History" at close quarters,and I know that its actual process is very different from what is presented to Posterity. - WWI General Max Hoffman.

You'll be through by Saturday, then?

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JW

LOL. I don't think so! I thinkI will read it in increments LOL

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For the first time I have seen "History" at close quarters,and I know that its actual process is very different from what is presented to Posterity. - WWI General Max Hoffman.

"The Forgotten Few". by Doug Hurst. The story of 77 Fighter Squadron RAAF in Korea.

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Author. "Down to Earth"

Just finished the 3 Osprey titles that I have ordered Through my favorite discount book store site. US World War II Amphibious Tactics--Med and Europe, US Airborne Units in the Mediterranean Theater 1942-44 and Hitler's Home Guard: Volksturmmann.

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For the first time I have seen "History" at close quarters,and I know that its actual process is very different from what is presented to Posterity. - WWI General Max Hoffman.

I just finished "Days of Infamy" by former Senator Newt Gingrich. I'm not normally a big reader of alternative history, but this book was quite well researched and it flowed very well. I could easily pick holes at what inconsistancies there were, ie. US Wildcat fighterplanes carrying only 4-.30 caliber machineguns and a number of other mistakes, but what the heck, it was alternative history, afterall. It wasn't a bad summertime read while sitting in the hammock, sipping some beers.

I also recently finished reading "A Terrible Glory- Custer and the Little Bighorn" The Last Great Battle of the American West by James Donovan. This was another book that I really enjoyed. While it did not break any new ground about the man who has been called "the most enigmatic and recognizeable figure in the American West", George Armstrong Custer, the book went along way to bring this character to life, with all his faults, flaws and strengths. The one point about this book is that its writing style will appeal to both neophyte and serious history buffs alike. The storyline really moves and quickly carries you along back into the days of the Indian Wars on the American Frontier in the latter days of the 19th Century. Easily the best book that I've read so far this summer.

Just finished Max Hastings' Retribution. I was curious what he would write about the American-dominated Pacific war, and I think he did a masterful job of putting the US role in context with those of the other players. I must admit my knowledge about China's war with Japan is weak, so it was enlightening to read his account. I also knew that the Soviets declared war on Japan in the final days, but I had no idea of the scope of fighting that occurred in Manchuria after "hostilities" between Japan and the US had ended. I have now ordered a copy of his Armageddon which I am looking forward to reading after I finish my Pacific-themed reading.

"Ordered" the following:

Werner Haupt:

Krim-Stalingrad-Kaukasus 1941-1945
Königsberg-Breslau-Wien-Berlin 1945
Endkampf im Westen 1945

Pics, pics,pics!

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Just been re-reading the classic...........

IRON COFFINS
A U-BOAT COMMANDER'S WAR 1939-1945
By Herbert A. Werner

If you only read one book on the U-Boats read this one, you will not be disappointed. A great read from start to finish.


Coming to the end of another book may be able to post my comments on that one later today.

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Man of the Year 1942

Regards, Richard

I keep buying books but cant seem to find time to to read them! might have somthing to do with my daughters 4 and 18 months keeping me busy

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WHEN YOU GO HOME, TELL THEM OF US AND SAY, FOR YOUR TOMORROW,WE GAVE OUR TODAY. Epitaph on the Kohima memorial .

age 4 years i might add

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WHEN YOU GO HOME, TELL THEM OF US AND SAY, FOR YOUR TOMORROW,WE GAVE OUR TODAY. Epitaph on the Kohima memorial .

Just finished "Death of the Wehrmacht by Citino" very well done. Also War Plan Orange. Both books go a long way in explaining the reasons why strategies went a certain way, when as armchair generals we shake our heads!

Loads of eastern front pics.....

Totenkopf Division: Heimdal book - Over 1,000 photos - English Edition :: HEIMDAL BOOKS :: Landmark Military Books

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STEEL FIST
Tank Warfare 1939-45
By Nigel Cawthorne

Interesting paperback about the Panzers and the Author draws the same opinion what we all know what went wrong.

Heres a little what he said...........

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Man of the Year 1942

Regards, Richard

Just started Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally the other day. I recently finished Death Dealer: The Memoirs of the SS Commandant of Auschwitz by Rudolph Höss and still reading The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by Shirer (taking forever to get through that one!)

I have tons on my shelf just waiting to be read - some might not be worth a darn, but when I'm at used book stores, if it is related to WWII, I grab it! You can see my library by going here: LibraryThing | Catalog your books online I still need to add some more WWII books to the list and haven't barely touched my fiction section. (Dad gives me all his WWII novels).
I have other books listed other than WWII, but tags are in alphabetical order - look for History, WWII, Third Reich and Holocaust. A lifetime membership on this site is only $25 - great way to keep track of your personal library.

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War does not determine who is right, only who is left.
---Bertrand Russell

I know the post is probably old, but check out www.abebooks.com

Lisa

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War does not determine who is right, only who is left.
---Bertrand Russell

Thanks Lisa will do kind regards Jason

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WHEN YOU GO HOME, TELL THEM OF US AND SAY, FOR YOUR TOMORROW,WE GAVE OUR TODAY. Epitaph on the Kohima memorial .

"Ivan's War" by Catherine Merridale and "A Bridge Too Far" by Cornelius Ryan have both arrived.

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