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Indeed Dimitri, it's all the rage now :)
Marc wrote: "After reading so much on the Western Front (just finished all three of Peter Caddick-Adams' "Steel" trilogy), I'm going to switch gears and go with a book on Kursk which has been sitting on Mt. TBR..."I hope its a good accout, keep us posted.
Manray9 wrote: "From Stephen Bungay's The Most Dangerous Enemy: A History of the Battle of Britain.Thought-provoking: the Hurricanes and Spitfires of the Battle of Britain carried only enough ammo ..."
It's hard to comprehend that little amount of ammo could lead to many aircraft being shot down in one mission. Aces really must have worked hard to get their kills!
Today's arrival in the mail, now just waiting for the third and final volume.
Patton's War: An American General's Combat Leadership, Volume 2: August–December 1944 (Volume 2) by Kevin M. Hymel
My theme book is going to be this title; 
Kursk 1943: The Greatest Battle of the Second World War by Roman Töppel
Mike wrote: "I selected 
At War on the Gothic Line: Fighting in Italy, 1944-45 by Christian Jennings. Int..."That should be a good book Mike and one that I am keen to read as well.
It's an excellent book for the theme, Paul! I am sure you will enjoy it.
The June theme page is up and ready for discussion and comment. The theme is on any of these subjects; Kursk 1943 and/or Sicily and/or Italian campaign.https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The June theme read is any book or books of your choice (including novels) that covers any of these subjects; Kursk 1943 and/or Sicily and/or Italian campaign.
You have to wonder what the morale was really like for the Luftwaffe crews going into battle over the Channel then!
Manray9 wrote: "From Stephen Bungay's The Most Dangerous Enemy: A History of the Battle of Britain.A reflection of the true state of the Luftwaffe going into the Battle of Britain is provided by a ..."
Pretty sobering statistics MR9!
Nicely spotted MR9!
Excellent selection Mike!
Just a quick reminder that in a few days' time we will be starting the June theme read - Kursk 1943 and/or Sicily and/or Italian campaign.
More great finds, thanks for sharing Mike!
Some good books there at prices hard to argue with! Thanks for the notification, Mike.
Mike wrote: "Some ebooks on sale at most of the sites:$3.99:
[book:The Battle of..."Three very interesting books at great prices, thanks for the notification, Mike!
MR9, that would be about right!
MR9, he was indeed, considered the saviour of the country! Although Australian servicemen fighting in New Guinea didn't see him that way.
Manray9 wrote: "From Bruce Gamble's Kangaroo Squadron: American Courage in the Darkest Days of World War II.Gamble includes a chapter ridiculing Douglas MacArthur – specifically on his escape fro..."
Very interesting post MR9. It's hard to appreciate MacArthur when you read accounts like that!
