Always having a good time in company with Hastings' books. This book relates stories from some of the post WWII wars and conflicts with but with another angle than other good books on the subjects. I really liked it
Jesper's Books
I like to read, I like to read a lot.
Always having a good time in company with Hastings' books. This book relates stories from some of the post WWII wars and conflicts with but with another angle than other good books on the subjects. I really liked it
From Fledgling to Eagle: The South African Air Force During the Border War
An interesting book about an air war - and a conflict - I did not know much about. Not all air wars has to involve huge numbers of aircraft as e.g. the Vietnam War. And the SAAF had to get along with what they had. Even used C-47 as gunships (Call sign 'Dragon')
A bit too detailed for my taste though, more like a combat report than a 'traditional' book on the subject.
But never the less a good read.
William Colby and the CIA: The Secret Wars of a Controversial Spymaster
Must admit it; Did not finish this book. Not because it was not worth reading - John Prados is always good for a readable book, one of my favorite authors - but because the subject did not get to me at the time I read it.
But I will give it a try at a later time, for sure.
Impact: The Dive Bomber Pilots Speak
I'll recommend this book to all who have interest in the history of dive bombing as seen from the European perspective.
The Sharp End: The Fighting Man in World War II
I guess most people can imagine the dangers, threats and challenges of the WWII grunts, to some extend. But after reading this book you will be left with absolutely no doubt that war was - and is - a very risky bussines.
Germany at War in Colour: Unique Colour Photographs of the Second World War
It is more a book to turn over the pages, than to read as such. But the color photos are very interesting.
I believe this to be a very good and fine introduction to read about WWII warbirds. Not many pages, the language is intelligible and the chapters short. Not much for a reader with many books 'under the belt, but still I enjoyed reading it. For me there will always be bits and pieces of useful information in almost any book.
Gunner: An Illustrated History of World War Two Aircraft Turrets and Gun Positions
A book I'd like to have on my good ol' 'analog' book shelf. The pictures are absolutely stunning. The text short but informative.
The Few: The American
Mr. Kershaws words read by Scott Brick is not a bad combination, not a bad combination at all.
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I started to read this book with Steven Amborse's 'Band Of Brothers' in mind. And maybe that was a mistake because 'The Pacific' is not - in my humble opinion - on par with 'Band Of Brothers'. The storyline in it is not as clear and 'linear' as in the latter.But - on the other hand - Steven Ambrose was a storyteller par excellence and hard to match by anyone.
Mosquito Typhoon Tempest At War
I have not read much about British aircraft from WWII. The topic has never really caught me. But for these three types I have a little more than ordinary interest. The Mosquito because it has such beautiful lines and such a high performance as only the British can make them on a good day. The Typhoon and Tempest because they ended up being formidable fighter bombers, fully on par with the P-47 Thunderbolt, USAAF's fighter bomber par excellenceThis is a good and informative book which I can recommend without reservations
The Retreat: Hitler's First Defeat
I really don't know why I keep reading books about the war on the Eastern Front. It is grim reading of atrocities, death and human suffering of an incomprehensible magnitude. But still the topic is fascinating, and I read books like this with horrified fascination. Maybe in the hope to get an answer to my question: Why? Why?! Mr. Jones' book is very well written and easy to read.
A bit long, I thought at the time I read it. (Actually I did not finish it) Maybe I should give it a second try . . . .
Lockheed Martin Hercules
A very, very comprehensive book about the C-130 Hercules. Almost a complete list of every C-130 ever in existence, in any variant. I see it as a reference book and a 'must' for all Hercules buffs
 - Peter Smith)
F-4 Phantom: A Pilot's Story
A RAF pilots peace time experience with The Phabulous Phantom. Told in a low key manner, very British and a good book.
Lockheed C-130 Hercules: Versatile Medium Military Transport
A very, very comprehensive book on the C-130 Hercules. Seems to be a list of every C-130 aircraft - in any variant - that ever took of from terra firma. I would regard it as a work of reference. And as such, it is an impressive work. A must for all Hercules buffs
Currently reading
Memories of RAF Witchford
Six Armies in Normandy: From D-Day to the Liberation of Paris; June 6 - Aug. 5, 1944
The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944
