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The April 2024 theme read is any book or books of your choice that covers the Eastern Front during 1944 (land, air or sea).
Two interesting books there Marc, thanks for providing those details!
Marc, it should be an interesting account, not too sure when I will actually get around to reading it though!
This new release arrived today; "Japan's Holocaust: History of Imperial Japan's Mass Murder and Rape During World War II" by Bryan Mark Rigg.
Japan's Holocaust: History of Imperial Japan's Mass Murder and Rape During World War II by Bryan Mark Rigg Ph.D.
Darya Silman wrote: "I'm going to America for the first time in my life. Do you have any paperback/hardcover recs on WW2? I can buy e-books, of course, but I can't resist the excitement of going to a bookstore (and the..."Have a great trip and I hope you find some good books to take home :)
fourtriplezed wrote: "I wonder, based on the technology of the times, what alternative system there could have been."Problem nothing much else to be honest 4ZZZ!
Tony wrote: "I’m reading Max Hastings’ Abyss which is very good so far. Nuclear attack protocol, 1960’s British style.“In that pre-cellphone era, a bizarre communications machinery was created, which remained..."
Sounds like a fairly robust system with no possible issues!
Hi Elizabeth and welcome to the group. "Masters of the Air" is an excellent book, and I didn't mind the TV series either!
Welcome Simon!
Dipanjan wrote: "
Here is an interesting new release..."
Sounds like another pretty interesting book, thanks Dipanjan.
Lee wrote: "Re-read, for the first time in 30+ years, "Howlin' Mad" vs. The Army- Conflict in Command: Saipan 1944I'm starting a wargame on Saipan, and it seemed a good time to read up on the s..."
I've not heard of that book before, Lee. Thanks for providing those details, it may be a title to keep an eye out for!
Jonny wrote: "Making a start on Forgotten Bastards of the Eastern Front: An Untold Story of World War II by Sergei Plokhy.[bookcover:Forgotten Bastards of the Eastern Front: An Untold Story of ..."
That should be an interesting book, Jonny!
I have finally gotten around to start reading Adam Makos's book; "Devotion". After watching the movie for the second time I decided I better grab the book and give it a go. Not disappointed so far!
Devotion by Adam Makos
Dipanjan wrote: "I have just started ....
"That should be an interesting account! I hope you enjoy the book, Dipanjan.
Two interesting books, thanks Andre and Jerome for posting those details.
BA wrote: "I'm currently enrolled in a continuing education course entitled "WWII: Air War, European Theatre" offered by the National WWII Museum (USA) (their courses are open to folks outside the USA, too). ..."Excellent find BA! I reckon it's one of the better books on the Battle of Britain.
Nice find Kate! I hope you enjoy the book and I'm doing well over in Australia :)
Nice acquisitions Dimitri, especially Mattingly's "The Defeat of the Spanish Armada", one of my favourite books on the subject.
Dipanjan wrote: "Recently added to my collection.. 
"Nice additions Dipanjan, especially the first book!
That's one I can't help you with Andrew, but hopefully someone may come up with a title.
