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November
15
December 2016
31
finished reading:
Breakout and Pursuit - Martin Blumenson
Breakout and Pursuit Martin Blumenson
December 2016
27
finished reading:
Biography of a Battalion: The Life and Times of an Infantry Battalion in Europe in World War II - James A. Huston
Biography of a Battalion: The Life and Times of an Infantry Battalion in Europe in World War II James A. Huston
November 2016
17
reviewed: From Omaha to Okinawa: The Story of the Seabees (Bluejacket Books)
A good mix between colourful anecdotes and impressive facts this book has been a joy to read. More than once I chuckled. Mayb...
From Omaha to Okinawa: The Story of the Seabees (Bluejacket Books) - William Bradford Huie, Naval Institute Press, Donald R. Noble
finished reading:
From Omaha to Okinawa: The Story of the Seabees (Bluejacket Books) - William Bradford Huie, Naval Institute Press, Donald R. Noble
From Omaha to Okinawa: The Story of the Seabees (Bluejacket Books) William Bradford Huie, Naval Institute Press, Donald R. Noble
October 2016
1
finished reading:
Caen - Alexander Mckee
Caen Alexander Mckee
September 2016
23
reviewed: Beyond the Beachhead: The 29th Infantry Division in Normandy
After reading many a book about D-day I find it increasingly interesting too read books dealing with fragments of it. This bo...
Beyond the Beachhead: The 29th Infantry Division in Normandy - Joseph Balkoski
finished reading:
Beyond the Beachhead: The 29th Infantry Division in Normandy - Joseph Balkoski
Beyond the Beachhead: The 29th Infantry Division in Normandy Joseph Balkoski
September 2016
10
finished reading:
Decision in Normandy - Carlo D'Este
Decision in Normandy Carlo D'Este
August 2016
21
reviewed: Utah Beach: The Amphibious Landing and Airborne Operations on D-Day, June 6, 1944
One of the better books of many good books I have read about D-Day.The idea of 'breaking down' the narratives to the differen...
Utah Beach: The Amphibious Landing and Airborne Operations on D-Day, June 6, 1944 - Joseph Balkoski
finished reading:
Utah Beach: The Amphibious Landing and Airborne Operations on D-Day, June 6, 1944 - Joseph Balkoski
Utah Beach: The Amphibious Landing and Airborne Operations on D-Day, June 6, 1944 Joseph Balkoski
August 2016
2
finished reading:
Patton's Eyes in the Sky: USAAF Tactical Reconnaissance Missions-North West - Tom Ivie, Robert Forsyth, Tom Tullis, Colin Woodman Design, Chevron Publishing Limited
Patton's Eyes in the Sky: USAAF Tactical Reconnaissance Missions-North West Tom Ivie, Robert Forsyth, Tom Tullis, Colin Woodman Design, Chevron Publishing Limited
July 2016
26
finished reading:
German War - Stargardt Nich
German War Stargardt Nich
July 2016
16
reviewed: 2nd Tactical Air Force, Vol. 2: Breakout to Bodenplatte (July 1944 to January 1945)
A very, very comprehensive series of books. I have a confesion though; I skimmed/speed-red many a page as the level of detail...
2nd Tactical Air Force, Vol. 2: Breakout to Bodenplatte (July 1944 to January 1945) - Christopher Shores, Chris Thomas
finished reading:
2nd Tactical Air Force, Vol. 2: Breakout to Bodenplatte (July 1944 to January 1945) - Christopher Shores, Chris Thomas
2nd Tactical Air Force, Vol. 2: Breakout to Bodenplatte (July 1944 to January 1945) Christopher Shores, Chris Thomas
July 2016
10
reviewed: Beyond The Horizon: The Story Of Lockheed
A very interesting story vividly told by Mr. Boyne. Alas it ends with 1998 an a brief mentioning of the JFS
Beyond The Horizon: The Story Of Lockheed - Walter J. Boyne
finished reading:
Beyond The Horizon: The Story Of Lockheed - Walter J. Boyne
Beyond The Horizon: The Story Of Lockheed Walter J. Boyne
July 2016
06
reviewed: 2nd Tactical Air Force Vol.1: Spartan to Normandy - June 1943 to June 1944
Fact eavy and a bit 'dry' this book remains a very interesting read. Look forward to read the next three volumes
2nd Tactical Air Force Vol.1: Spartan to Normandy - June 1943 to June 1944 - Christopher Shores, Chris Thomas
finished reading:
2nd Tactical Air Force Vol.1: Spartan to Normandy - June 1943 to June 1944 - Christopher Shores, Chris Thomas
2nd Tactical Air Force Vol.1: Spartan to Normandy - June 1943 to June 1944 Christopher Shores, Chris Thomas
June 2016
29
reviewed: The Bombing War: Europe 1939-1945
Heavy on facts this book takes you 'behind the scenes'. A very valid supplement to the more 'pure' air power accounts.
The Bombing War: Europe 1939-1945 - Richard Overy
finished reading:
The Bombing War: Europe 1939-1945 - Richard Overy
The Bombing War: Europe 1939-1945 Richard Overy
May 2016
30
finished reading:
Queen of the Midnight Skies: The Story of America's Air Force Night Fighters - Garry R. Pape
Queen of the Midnight Skies: The Story of America's Air Force Night Fighters Garry R. Pape
May 2016
19
reviewed: Into the Jet Age: Conflict and Change in Naval Aviation, 1945-1975
Quite a mixed bag of treats
Into the Jet Age: Conflict and Change in Naval Aviation, 1945-1975 - E.T. Wooldridge
finished reading:
Into the Jet Age: Conflict and Change in Naval Aviation, 1945-1975 - E.T. Wooldridge
Into the Jet Age: Conflict and Change in Naval Aviation, 1945-1975 E.T. Wooldridge
April 2016
23
reviewed: Heinkel He 219: An Illustrated History of Germany's Premier Nightfighter (Schiffer Military History)
As with many other German weapons of WWII; too late too little. Nevertheless and interesting airplane.Well written Roland Kem...
Heinkel He 219: An Illustrated History of Germany's Premier Nightfighter (Schiffer Military History) - Roland Remp
reviewed: History Of Air Intercept Radar And The British Nightfighter: 1935 1959
With my technical knowledge - or lack there of - about radar, current, radio waves and the like I found this book a real toug...
History Of Air Intercept Radar And The British Nightfighter: 1935 1959 - Ian White
finished reading:
Heinkel He 219: An Illustrated History of Germany's Premier Nightfighter (Schiffer Military History) - Roland Remp
Heinkel He 219: An Illustrated History of Germany's Premier Nightfighter (Schiffer Military History) Roland Remp
finished reading:
History Of Air Intercept Radar And The British Nightfighter: 1935 1959 - Ian White
History Of Air Intercept Radar And The British Nightfighter: 1935 1959 Ian White
April 2016
13
reviewed: Battle Over Bavaria: The B-26 Marauder Versus German Jets -April 1945
Sometimes I like reading about 'smaller units' in contrary to the broader perspective. It reminds me that it was real humans ...
Battle Over Bavaria: The B-26 Marauder Versus German Jets -April 1945 - Robert Forsyth, Jerry Scutts
finished reading:
Battle Over Bavaria: The B-26 Marauder Versus German Jets -April 1945 - Robert Forsyth, Jerry Scutts
Battle Over Bavaria: The B-26 Marauder Versus German Jets -April 1945 Robert Forsyth, Jerry Scutts
April 2016
06
reviewed: Unexplained Mysteries of World War II: Discover the Conspiracies, Cover-ups and Coincidences that Won and Lost the War
I fell across this book in my library and brought it home as a 'gap filler' while waiting the books I have ordered from my li...
Unexplained Mysteries of World War II: Discover the Conspiracies, Cover-ups and Coincidences that Won and Lost the War - Jeremy Harwood
finished reading:
Unexplained Mysteries of World War II: Discover the Conspiracies, Cover-ups and Coincidences that Won and Lost the War - Jeremy Harwood
Unexplained Mysteries of World War II: Discover the Conspiracies, Cover-ups and Coincidences that Won and Lost the War Jeremy Harwood
April 2016
05
reviewed: Hurricane: Victor Of The Battle Of Britain
A fine book, enjoyed reading it. And I guess that the author with this book rams it home that the iconic Spitfire did not win...
Hurricane: Victor Of The Battle Of Britain - Leo McKinstry
finished reading:
Hurricane: Victor Of The Battle Of Britain - Leo McKinstry
Hurricane: Victor Of The Battle Of Britain Leo McKinstry
March 2016
8
finished reading:
Wind power - the Danish way: from Poul la Cour to modern wind turbines - Benny Christensen, Povl-Otto Nissen, Therese Quistgaard, Jytte Thorndahl, Preben Maegaard, Birger T. Madsen, Kristian Hvidtfelt Nielsen
Wind power - the Danish way: from Poul la Cour to modern wind turbines Benny Christensen, Povl-Otto Nissen, Therese Quistgaard, Jytte Thorndahl, Preben Maegaard, Birger T. Madsen, Kristian Hvidtfelt Nielsen
March 2016
3
finished reading:
Barbarossa: The German Invasion of Russia, 1941 - Christopher Ailsby
Barbarossa: The German Invasion of Russia, 1941 Christopher Ailsby
February 2016
10
finished reading:
Panzerkrieg: The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Tank Divisions - Peter McCarthy, Mike Syron
Panzerkrieg: The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Tank Divisions Peter McCarthy, Mike Syron
January 2016
17
finished reading:
One Hundred Days: The Memoirs of the Falklands Battle Group Commander - Sandy Woodward, Patrick Robinson
One Hundred Days: The Memoirs of the Falklands Battle Group Commander Sandy Woodward, Patrick Robinson
December 2015
29
reviewed: With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa
Much praise has - rightfully - been given to this book. And I can't add more to what has already been said and written about ...
With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa - Paul Fussell, Eugene B. Sledge
finished reading:
With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa - Paul Fussell, Eugene B. Sledge
With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa Paul Fussell, Eugene B. Sledge
December 2015
22
reviewed: Hercules - oplevelser på danske vinger
A pictorial book with contributions from many 'users' and people otherwise working with the Herc. The photos a good and the a...
Hercules - oplevelser på danske vinger - Thomas Kristensen
finished reading:
Hercules - oplevelser på danske vinger - Thomas Kristensen
Hercules - oplevelser på danske vinger Thomas Kristensen
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