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[Boudewijn]

Scott wrote: "Hi,
I live in Seattle and have been interested in World War II since reading the Cornelius Ryan books as a kid. I lived in Europe for some years and tried to get to as many of the old battle fields..."

Welcome! Which battle fields did you visit if I may ask?

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Welcome Scott. A nice part of the world you live in. Feel free to join in.

[happy]

Scott,

Let me add my welcome to the group

Welcome, Welcome

You said you lived in Europe for a while - military?

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Scott and welcome to the group.

[Edgar]

Dear Scott,

I think you will find this group interesting. I certainly have.

Welcome, and best wishes for the new year.

Ed

[zed]

Welcome Scott.

[Colin]

Ryan, Ray Toliver and Trevor Constable were my idols, and the last two became friends starting me on my career.

[Georgie]

Hey guys,

This group looks awesome. I've really taken interest in wanting to learn a lot more about WWI/WWII and it looks like I will be able to find it here. Just one question, does anybody know of any great books that cover strategies used by leaders/countries in the war? It would be great if you guys had any suggestions.

Looking forward for what is ahead,

Georgie

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Georgie and welcome to the group, glad you found us!

In regards to you request for book recommendations on strategies used during WW2 I am sure you will receive a few good recommendations from group members.

For some quick easy reads covering a wide range of subjects in strategy, tactics and commanders you could check out the Osprey range of publications:

https://ospreypublishing.com/store/mi...

[zed]

Welcome Georgie.

[Kate]

Georgie wrote: "Hey guys,

Welcome to the group..it is contagious...I have so many books on my to read list it will keep me busy for years

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Scott wrote: "Hi,
I live in Seattle and have been interested in World War II since reading the Cornelius Ryan books as a kid. I lived in Europe for some years and tried to get to as many of the old battle fields..."

Welcome to the group Scott, nice to have you here.

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Welcome Georgie, jump right in.

[Marc]

Welcome Georgie, great to have you aboard. Be careful with the Osprey books--once you go down that rabbit hole you just may never come back up!

[Georgie]

4triplezed wrote: "Welcome Georgie."

Thanks so much. Will dive into them.

[happy]

Let me add my welcome to Georgie

Welcome, Welcome!!

[Alex]

Tsundoko - japanese word for constantly buying books but not reading them

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Welcome Georgie, feel free to join in.

Here's some titles that are on grand strategy - hopefully this is in the area you want:

American Grand Strategy in the Mediterranean During World War II by Andrew Buchanan

If you look through this site you'll find most of the official histories of the allies.

http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/


Under the Diplomatic and within the British sections you'll some six volumes on Grand Strategy. The Diplomatic also lists the US official documentation of the wartime conferences and meetings of the "Big 3".

http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/Dip/i...

Below this are a raft of declarations of war, speeches, agreements and treaties including armistices.

The whole site is a mine of official works and insight (if somewhat dry). You'll find US, UK, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, Indian and South African and all provide really good insight into these countries involvement and operations. Some series and individual volumes are better than others and some try and shine even though the subjects might be somewhat dry (see the British civil series). They also provide coverage via different series on navies, armies and air forces. Some of my favourites are the medical and civilian health volumes.

http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/UN/UK... (British listing and also gives volumes of Foreign Policy too)

I hope it helps:

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Alex wrote: ""

Hmmm me thinks that may describe me and many people here.

[zed]

Geevee wrote: "Alex wrote: "Tsundoko"

Hmmm me thinks that may describe me and many people here."

And such a wonderful word.

[Kimberly]

Hi, folks, I'm in East Texas and a local historian about World War II efforts in Texas. Does anyone know of groups that meet in the area to talk war history? I've released a novel, The Big Inch, about the game-changing pipeline that moved oil to the troops, but I'm also researching military hospitals in the states. Would appreciate any leads.
Thanks,
Kimberly Fish

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Kimberly and welcome to the group. I am sure a few group members may come up with some suggestions/recommendations to your question about local groups.

[happy]

Welcome to the Group Kimberly!

If you haven't already checked with them, most Army bases have a museum and a history department. Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio is the home for Army's medical services and would probably be the place to start. They might have some leads for you. You might also check with Ft. Hood and Ft. Bliss.

[Marc]

Welcome to the group, Kimberly.

You might want to check out the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, and the Commemorative Air Force in Dallas.

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Welcome Kimberly, nice to have you here. Are you looking at military hospitals in a particular historical period or general history?

[zed]

Welcome Kimberly.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Welcome to the group Kimberly.

[Kate]

Kimberly wrote: "Hi, folks, I'm in East Texas
Welcome Kimberly you will find that this group is excellent and a gret source.

[John]

Hello everybody, I stumbled upon this group looking for books about the Eastern Front and decided to join up. I enjoyed looking through the different threads and was impressed by the knowledge and friendliness of the posters. I can see my 'to read' list is going to grow by leaps and bounds. I'm new to this sort of thing but I'm looking forward to the adventure!

[zed]

Welcome John.

[Manray9]

John wrote: "Hello everybody, I stumbled upon this group looking for books about the Eastern Front and decided to join up. I enjoyed looking through the different threads and was impressed by the knowledge and ..."

Welcome, John. Please pitch right in!

[happy]

Welcome to the group, John

I look forward to your comments!

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi John and welcome to the group. The Eastern Front is one of my favourite WW2 topics. If your interested some of the group are currently reading and discussing "Ostkrieg: Hitler's War of Extermination in the East" by Stephen G. Fritz:

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

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Welcome John, we'll help expand that TBR, no problem.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

John wrote: "Hello everybody, I stumbled upon this group looking for books about the Eastern Front and decided to join up. I enjoyed looking through the different threads and was impressed by the knowledge and ..."

Welcome John and yes I think it'll be a certainty that your TBR pile will grow and grow. Please do feel free to join in.

[Dimitri]

Mike wrote: "Welcome John, we'll help expand that TBR, no problem."

*Surpressing evil chuckle* Inevitably. Enjoy the Eastern Front topic, John ! Don't forget to check the New Releases as well.
Since you're currently reading "absolute war", you might also like Thunder in the East: The Nazi-Soviet War 1941-1945, recently in a second edition.

[Marc]

Welcome John! Don't be afraid to ask questions or comment on any post. And yes, you're TBR pile is going to grow exponentially. I'd start looking for new places to put bookshelves in your home.

[Manray9]

Marc wrote: "Welcome John! Don't be afraid to ask questions or comment on any post. And yes, you're TBR pile is going to grow exponentially. I'd start looking for new places to put bookshelves in your home."

I've estimated a ratio of approx five additions to the TBR pile for every book added to "Read." I'll never catch up.

[carl]

Howdy, Kim, I'm in Austin. As mentioned by Marc, the National Museum in Fburg is a great place. they have 2 bookstores, maybe get your book in there? also regarding the hospital they have a in the field hospital emergency room setup on display (at least last I visited).


Kimberly wrote: "Hi, folks, I'm in East Texas and a local historian about World War II efforts in Texas. Does anyone know of groups that meet in the area to talk war history? I've released a novel, The Big Inch, ab..."

[Peter]

Hello WWII group! I joined almost two weeks ago, just getting around to an introduction now. I've been reading on the subject for years, especially memoirs such as 'Eastern Approaches' by Fitzroy MacLean, or unusual subjects like 'Horrie, the Wog Dog' by Ion Indriess which is the true story of the travels of a dog with an Australian machine gun battalion. I'm always interested in adding more to the to be read pile!

[Manray9]

Peter wrote: "Hello WWII group! I joined almost two weeks ago, just getting around to an introduction now. I've been reading on the subject for years, especially memoirs such as 'Eastern Approaches' by Fitzroy M..."

Welcome, Peter.

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Welcome Peter. We can help with the read pile!

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Peter and welcome to the group.

[zed]

Welcome Peter.

[Marc]

Welcome to the group, Peter. We specialize in having TBR piles grow!

[happy]

Peter

Welcome, Welcome

Please don't be shy and be prepared to have your TBR list explode :)

[Johnathan]

I joined this group because of the WW2 aspect and im interested in war history.

[Marc]

Johnathan wrote: "I joined this group because of the WW2 aspect and im interested in war history."

Welcome aboard Johnathan.

[happy]

Welcome to the group, Jonathon!

You should be able to find some reading recommendations in the various threads :)

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Johnathan and welcome to the group, hopefully you will find a few things of interest here.