'Aussie Rick'’s Comments (group member since Jun 12, 2009)

'Aussie Rick'’s comments from the THE WORLD WAR TWO GROUP group.

Jerome wrote: "A June 2026 release:

by Jonathan Parshall
Description:
The year opened with the Axis powers inflicting a series of disasters on the newly..."

Should be a book well-worth waiting for!

New Australian release that may interest some group members; "Inferno: Australians on the Western Front" by Phillip Bradley.

Inferno: Australians on the Western Front by Phillip Bradley
Description:
The epic story of the Australians on history's greatest battlefront, 1916–1918

'We sprang to our feet with one mighty yell and ran and jumped into the German trench and got to work with bayonets and bombs. We were in there no more than half an hour when the German artillery found out and turned their big guns on us. He gave us 7 hours of perfect inferno.'

2 August 1914: German troops cross the border and advance into Belgium and France. Two days later, Britain and Australia declare war on Germany. Three-hundred thousand young Australians will depart to face the Western Front; forty-six thousand will not return.

Inferno is the story of Australians fighting in France and Belgium from 1916 to 1918 on the greatest battlefront in history, told through the eyes of the Diggers and the Germans. Each of the major Australian battles is recounted from the soldiers' viewpoints in rich historical detail, much of which has been uncovered for the first time.

Written by bestselling military historian Phillip Bradley, Inferno is an epic of our wartime history, a comprehensive account of Australians on the Western Front. Amid the largest tragedy in Australian history, this is the legend of the Diggers, brought to life.

More good books, Mike! Thanks for posting.

Twenty years of dedicated work, well done! I hope your book does well and captures a wide audience.

Mike wrote: "Some for today:

$1.99:

[book:The Sisterhood of..."

Thanks for finding those titles, Mike.

Marc wrote: "Starting this one which I received as an ARC from NetGalley:

[book:Fighting Fifteen..."

I hope it's a good one Marc, keep us all posted!

Hi, Bore and welcome to the group. You can post more details about your book in these pages of the group:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Gary wrote: "I read Target Tokyo by James Scott. I knew about a little about the Doolittle Raid and the book did a great job of explaining some of the psychological effects the raid had on both American and Jap..."

It's an excellent book Gary and I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it. I like how one book can lead you onto another book!

Some excellent books there, Mike! Thanks for searching out those deals for the group, much appreciated.

Two interesting books to keep an eye out for in 2026, thanks for posting the details, Jerome.

Here is a new Australian release covering a little written about subject; "Wings over Malayan Jungle: No 1 Squadron (RAAF) Lincoln Bombers in the Malayan Emergency" by David Mitchelhill-Green.

Wings over Malayan Jungle: No 1 Squadron (RAAF) Lincoln Bombers in the Malayan Emergency by David Mitchelhill-Green

Richard wrote: "I finished Black Snow https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4... and thought it was a fascinating story of the fire bombing history of Japan, as well as the B-29.

More emphasis on pe..."

Great to hear Richard as I am still yet to read my copy, but it's something I can look forward to!

Barry wrote: "Hello , I'm looking for the "best" book on the espionage and planning for operation Torch with particular focus on the political navigation of the French factions in north africa at the time."

That's a good one, Barry. Hopefully someone in the group will be able to help.

Manray9 wrote: "From Dennis Okerstrom's Dick Cole’s War: Doolittle Raider, Hump Pilot, Air Commando (American Military Experience).

Dick Cole played roles in some major aviation operations of WW I..."

Some amazing characters there MR9!

Jerome wrote: "I remember last year we were talking about Alan Millett's Korean War trilogy, he actually finished the final volume, due out in June now:

[book:The War for Korea, 1951-1954: A Deep Trench|24314540..."

I'll keep an eye out for that title next year.

That's pretty cool that you got to listen to his talk Geevee, very envious over here!

Marc wrote: "Sad news out of Canada:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa..."

That is sad news indeed and still pretty young!

Thanks, Mike, for taking the time to find these books for group members, much appreciated.

I reckon so, Mike!

Manray9 wrote: "Tonight I've started --

[book:Dick Cole’s War: Doolittle Raider, Hump Pilot, Air Com..."

This sounds like a pretty interesting book! Keep us posted MR9.