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[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Let me chime in with an excellent one I just finished and gives you the perspective of a young infantry machine gunner, mainly on the Eastern Front:

Blood Red Snow: The Memoirs of a German Soldier on the Eastern Front

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Mike wrote: "Let me chime in with an excellent one I just finished and gives you the perspective of a young infantry machine gunner, mainly on the Eastern Front:

[bookcover:Blood Red Snow: The Memoirs of a Ger..."

An excellent recommendation Mike!

[Pramodya]

THANK YOU everyone! I'll be sure to check them out :D

[Colin]

Good to see one of my books is on the list.

[Phyllis]

HI, I am the translator and co-author of my late husband, Georg Rauch's WWII memoir. Our first, self published edition came out in 2006 and was titled the Jew with the Iron Cross. In 2015 the book was picked up by Farrar, Strous and Giroux. Next to no changes were made, except for the title, Unlikely Warrior, A Jew in Hitler's Army. Recently, for the first time, I read the scores of 5 star reviews on our book's Good Reads page. I've also received many emails from enthusiastic readers including librarians, teachers, ph.d candidates, as well as teen-agers. My editor recently told me that close to 80,000 books have been sold (hard back, paper back, audio, and Scholastic and ebooks. Since Georg wrote the book in German and I translated it in 1984, it took me a little over 30 years to get the major audience I had dreamed of. But from the beginning I got the cold shoulder from any groups that specialized in reading WWII books. Admittedly this is an unusual take - a partly Jewish teen, who has to fight in Hitler's war, is sent to Russian and becomes a POW of the Russians. But according to the reviews I read, many have found all these great reasons for reading our book - because it isn't the same old same old. Most Americans think all Germans were Nazis. Or that anyone with an ounce of Jewish blood was shipped to the death camps. Now, over 10 years later, and after our book's having. considerable success, can you please tell me why WWII buffs evidently are still avoiding this book? I am mostly curious. Do you only want to read about American soldiers and their experiences? I'd love to know the reason - (tho I don't need you anymore). P. Rauch. ps Georg died in Nov. 2006

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

It sounds like a very interesting book Phyllis and I am sure there would be a number of group members here who would find it a fascinating account.

Unlikely Warrior: A Jewish Soldier in Hitler's Army by Georg Rauch

[Gregg]

Phyllis wrote: "HI, I am the translator and co-author of my late husband, Georg Rauch's WWII memoir. Our first, self published edition came out in 2006 and was titled the Jew with the Iron Cross. In 2015 the book ..."

I'm sorry you feel that way Phyllis. Perhaps, like me, many are unfamiliar with the title. I have a decent library on WWII and have not heard of the book until I read about it today. Rest assured now that we are aware of it, the book will get more attention from the members here.

[Phyllis]

Thanks Rick, and please excuse my last comment. I'm not the youngest anymore, and sometimes I get tired. Hoping to hear from WWII fans who do read our book in the future. Phyllis

[Colin]

The main problem is that too many people think they know history, live with the post war propaganda, and are intellectually lazy and refuse to entertain "facts" that disturb their preconceived notions.

[Anam]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Anam wrote: "Hi everyone,
I am much interested to read about Jews.
I'll be grateful if you all share your most fav Fiction or Non-Fiction read about Jewish culture and Holocaust.

Thanks and Happy ..."

Thanks and I'll surely check that out!

[Anam]

Tony wrote: "Anam wrote: "Hi everyone,
I am much interested to read about Jews.
I'll be grateful if you all share your most fav Fiction or Non-Fiction read about Jewish culture and Holocaust.

Thanks and Happy ..."

Thanks for the recommendations. Both books look deep and wide. The second book about stories of survivors is at my top list now!

[Anam]

Marc wrote: "Anam wrote: "Hi everyone,
I am much interested to read about Jews.
I'll be grateful if you all share your most fav Fiction or Non-Fiction read about Jewish culture and Holocaust.

Thanks and Happy ..."

Thanks Marc for recommending such a deep and thought provoking read!
It looks heavy with details and strategies; will be my next read for sure.

[Haaze]

Hi everyone! I'm new here!
I gravitated towards the group as you had "The Russian Revolution: A New History by Sean McMeekin" listed on the front page. It immediately appealed to me as a book I would like to read with the group. Besides, I have always been interested in the two world wars. However, mostly from a political as well as social history perspective rather than a military one. I hope that all kinds of perspectives abound in the group. I tend to read much more within the realm of literature, but hope that I will find plenty of rewarding books in the world of the two wars. I have much to learn from you all in these matters.

[happy]

Haaze,

Let me first to welcome you to the group. You should be able to find something to read in your areas of interest

[Haaze]

Thank you Happy! Do most of the books read here in this group fluctuate between the Great War and WWII or is the main focus on the latter?

[happy]

The main focus is definitely WW II, but we've got threads covering almost any war in the 20th Century.

[Marc]

Welcome aboard Haaze! Don't be afraid to ask for recommendations, and be prepared to receive more than you thought possible!

[Haaze]

Oh, I can just imagine a long list of books! ;-) Thanks Marc!

[zed]

Welcome Haaze. Your perspective tends to relate to mine so with that in mind you will fit very well.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Haaze and a warm welcome to the group, I hope you find a few things of interest here.

[Haaze]

Thanks 4triplezed and Rick! This reading group has a good feeling to it. The decades of the world wars are definitely a time filled with perspectives and powerful change. Needless to say I'm looking forward to sharing perspectives and learning about the time period.

[Dimitri]

Welcome Haaze. Both world wars you say ? It's Thanksgiving, the stuffing is book recommendations and you're the turkey.

[Haaze]

I already feel stuffed just thinking about it.....

[Mike]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Mike and I am new to this group. Thanks so much for accepting me. I am a History major and love to read about many topics in History, mainly US History and obviously, more specifically, World War II. Looking forward to reading and discussing the many events and people that made up this interesting and volatile time in History.

[Marc]

Mike wrote: "Hello Everyone,

My name is Mike and I am new to this group. Thanks so much for accepting me. I am a History major and love to read about many topics in History, mainly US History and obviously, mo..."

Welcome aboard, Mike!

[Manray9]

Mike wrote: "Hello Everyone,

My name is Mike and I am new to this group. Thanks so much for accepting me. I am a History major and love to read about many topics in History, mainly US History and obviously, mo..."

Welcome, Mike. Don't be shy about pitching in.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Mike and welcome to the group, I hope you find a few things of interest here.

[happy]

another Mike,

Let me add my welcome to the group

Welcome, Welcome!

You've come to the right place. There are quite of few of us that like history, not just WW II or military.

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Mike wrote: "Hello Everyone,

My name is Mike and I am new to this group. Thanks so much for accepting me. I am a History major and love to read about many topics in History, mainly US History and obviously, mo..."

We can always use another Mike, welcome to the group!

[zed]

Welcome to Mike.

[Dimitri]

Mike wrote: "Hello Everyone,

My name is Mike and I am new to this group. Thanks so much for accepting me. I am a History major and love to read about many topics in History, mainly US History and obviously, mo..."

Welcome Mike, any specific WWII itch you'd like to scratch?

[J.T.]

Hi, Everyone!

I'm JT and love reading thrillers and military fiction. One of my first WWII reads was Horrido and one of my favorite WWII reads is The Caine Mutiny. I also love Cold War reads and modern, not too sci-fi-ey military/war reads. I look forward to being a member of the community as I'm also an author who wants to learn about and from my fellow military readers. I recently published The King of Raqqa which is more along those modern lines.

[Marc]

J.T. wrote: "Hi, Everyone!

I'm JT and love reading thrillers and military fiction. One of my first WWII reads was Horrido and one of my favorite WWII reads is The Caine Mutiny. I also love Cold War reads and m..."

Welcome to the group, J.T.

Was this the copy of Horrido! you read?

Horrido! Fighter Aces Of The Luftwaffe

[happy]

Welcome to the group J.T.!!

[J.T.]

Hi Marc and happy! Thanks for the warm welcome!

@Marc: Yes, that was it!

[Marc]

J.T. wrote: "Hi Marc and happy! Thanks for the warm welcome!

@Marc: Yes, that was it!"

That was the fourth Bantam War Book I bought, way back in around 1979 or 1980. Really loved it, and ended up grabbing the hardbound version several years later:

Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi J.T. and let me add my warm welcome to the group.

[John]

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[Joaniepony]

I'm here to discuss WWI and WWII

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Joaniepony, good to see you here, lots of threads covering the Great War and WW2.

This is the WW1 thread:

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

[Joaniepony]

Thanks for the welcome ,Aussie Rick. You read the books and I'll pick your brains. For years I heard WWI was caused by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand~~then I thought that's too easy of an explanation. The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914: Margaret MacMillan is a good read from a feminine standpoint . Guys get all tangled up in individual Battles .

I think I posted on the wrong war~ I don't believe any war just ends~~

[Phrodrick slowed his growing backlog]

Hi Joanie
I think I know you from the Amazon Discussion Groups. If Aussie will allow a little more about WW I Books and since you mentioned the Woman's View
Two classics in the field are by Barbara Tuchman ] and her two books
in one cover this edition

And not exactly about WWI but this combines a woman's words and the view from the Balkans and the run up to WW II - kinda in line with your: "I don't believe any war just ends"

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I really enjoyed "The War That Ended Peace", it was an excellent book.

The War That Ended Peace: The Road To 1914 by Margaret MacMillan

If you wish to further discuss the Great War here is a link to the thread covering that conflict:

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

[Joaniepony]

Phrodrick wrote: "Hi Joanie
I think I know you from the Amazon Discussion Groups. If Aussie will allow a little more about WW I Books and since you mentioned the Woman's View
Two classics in the field are by Barbara..."

Phrodrick wrote: "Hi Joanie
I think I know you from the Amazon Discussion Groups. If Aussie will allow a little more about WW I Books and since you mentioned the Woman's View
Two classics in the field are by Barbara..."

Phrodrick wrote: "Hi Joanie
I think I know you from the Amazon Discussion Groups. If Aussie will allow a little more about WW I Books and since you mentioned the Woman's View
Two classics in the field are by Barbara..."

[David]

Thanks for allowing me to join the group. My name is David. I have my MA in history from Temple University. My primary areas of interest are World War Two, the Civil War and the Colonia Era, Revolutionary War and early U.S. history. I look forward to both reading your discussions and contributing to them.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi David, glad to see you join our little group :)

I am sure you will have much to offer with your area of interests as they match many of our group members.

[Manray9]

David wrote: "Thanks for allowing me to join the group. My name is David. I have my MA in history from Temple University. My primary areas of interest are World War Two, the Civil War and the Colonia Era, Revolu..."

Welcome, David. We look forward to your contributions.

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Welcome J.T., Joaniepony and David! Great to have you join us.

[Marc]

Welcome aboard, David. Don't be shy if you want book recommendations and feel free to jump into any of the discussions.

[happy]

Let me add my welcome to Joaniepony and David

Welcome, Welcome!!