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['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Jeff and a warm welcome to the group, I hope you enjoy your time here.

[Jeff]

Thanks all,
I should mention I'm very interested in the activities of the German merchant raiders in WWII (& WWI). Please note my "raiders" shelf.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Cheers,
j

[happy]

I want to add my welcome to David and Jeff

Welcome, Welcome!!

David, I just finished Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: The Mavericks Who Plotted Hitler's Defeat about how the SOE came about. If you haven't read it, I thought it was pretty good.

[John]

Hi David & Jeff, welcome to the group.

Jeff you might enjoy The Last Corsair

[Jeff]

Thanks John,
I have read it once upon a time. I had to reduce my library (physical one) when we moved to CA in September.

[Marc]

Jeff wrote: "Thanks all,
I should mention I'm very interested in the activities of the German merchant raiders in WWII (& WWI). Please note my "raiders" shelf.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list......"

Welcome to the group, Jeff. I noticed you didn't have this one on your list:

The German Raider Atlantis

[Jeff]

Thanks arc, just an oversight. I remember finding a paperback when I was a teenager.
Great story!

[Jeff]

(I meant Marc) ;-)

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Welcome David and Jeff. Nice to have you here.

[zed]

Welcome David and Jeff.

[Arshia]

Hi everyone! My name is Arshia, I recently joined this group and just wanted to say hello to you all. I’m really excited and looking forward to reading everyone’s posts, comments and book recommendations.

[Jeff]

Welcome Arshia; let us know if you have any particular areas of interest.
Cheers
Jeff

[happy]

Arshia,

Welcome to the Group!

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Arshia and a warm welcome to the group.

[Marc]

Welcome aboard, Arshia. Lots of book recommendations are waiting—all you have to do is ask!

[zed]

Hi Arshia.

[Suz]

Welcome welcome!!

[Joseph]

Just joined the group and wanted to say hello.

[Marc]

Welcome aboard, Joseph!

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Welcome Joseph! Hope you have a great time here.

[Manray9]

Joseph wrote: "Just joined the group and wanted to say hello."

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

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Welcome to all our recent new joiners. The group is a friendly bunch with a wide range of interests, backgrounds and knowledge. Please feel free to chip in and chat books :)

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Joseph and welcome to the group.

[zed]

Hi Joseph.

[Dimitri]

Welcome Arshia & Joseph. Like any bartender worth the salt on a tequila, let me start with: what's your poison (war wise) ?

[Bernie]

Hello everyone!
My name is Bernie and I am a relative newbe to the events of world conflicts. In the past 2 - 3 years I have immersed myself in books relating to the Canadian involvement of The Great War and now more recently, WWII. With anniversaries and ceremonies happening regarding The Great War I only saw it fitting that I educate myself with a more understanding of what actually transpired over seas. Oh, I am Canadian by the way, eh!
I have a son and also a nephew serving in our military but I have not. I have read a few books that have encompassed an overall view of each major conflict but I have concentrated more of my reading to battles that have involved Canadian assistance.
I look forward to enriching my knowledge further with this group.
So, Happy New Year to all and hopefully peace throughout the world. Cheers!

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Welcome Bernie, please feel free to join in.

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Great to see you here Bernie, we can probably suggest a few books on Canada's battles and operations. Please pass my thanks to your son and nephew for their service, you must be very proud.

[Bernie]

Mike wrote: "Great to see you here Bernie, we can probably suggest a few books on Canada's battles and operations. Please pass my thanks to your son and nephew for their service, you must be very proud."

Thanks Mike
I felt I needed the education first before jumping in since you have helped with selections in the past. I am extremely proud of not just my family members but everyone past, present and future who sacrificed so I may live uncomplicated.

[Manray9]

Bernie wrote: "Hello everyone!
My name is Bernie and I am a relative newbe to the events of world conflicts. In the past 2 - 3 years I have immersed myself in books relating to the Canadian involvement of The Gre..."

Welcome, Bernie. I just picked up a copy of Peter Russell's Canada's Odyssey: A Country Based on Incomplete Conquests which I hope to attack soon.

[Joseph]

I'm new to reading about world conflicts also, but I have an interest in reading something on the Russian part of the war.

[Marc]

Welcome aboard, Bernie. I’m sure you’ll receive more recommendations than you thought possible!

[zed]

Welcome Bernie

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Joseph wrote: "I'm new to reading about world conflicts also, but I have an interest in reading something on the Russian part of the war."

Hi Joseph, this is our Eastern Front thread, you may find a few books of interest there:

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

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Bernie and welcome to the group, glad you found us. I recent picked up this book on part of Canada's commitment to WW2:

The Best Little Army In The World: The Canadians in Northwest Europe 1944–1945 by J.L. Granatstein

[Jeff]

Welcome Bernie and happy reading!

[Manray9]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Hi Bernie and welcome to the group, glad you found us. I recent picked up this book on part of Canada's commitment to WW2:

[bookcover:The Best Little Army In The World: The Canadians in Northwest ..."

AR: I've been eyeing Granatstein's book too.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi MR9, I picked it up by chance in a small book shop in a regional country town, a lucky find.

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Joseph wrote: "I'm new to reading about world conflicts also, but I have an interest in reading something on the Russian part of the war."

Welcome Joseph, nice to have you join us.

[Michael]

Hi everyone, my name is Michael. I am a huge History buff and enjoy reading and filling my mind with interesting facts about wars, War World 2 is a big one. I’m going for my major in History and work from there to get my masters but I wanted to drop by and say hello.

[Marc]

Michael wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is Michael. I am a huge History buff and enjoy reading and filling my mind with interesting facts about wars, War World 2 is a big one. I’m going for my major in History and wo..."

Hello Michael, and welcome to the group!

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

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

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Welcome Michael.

[happy]

Let me add my welcome to Joseph, Bernie and Michael

Welcome, Welcome

I look forward to reading your comments. Please feel free to browse the various threads, you just might find something of interest :)

Also, be prepared to have your TBR lists grow at an exponential rate :D

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Welcome Michael, always good to have another Mike join us.

[zed]

Welcome Michael

[Bernie]

Well there it is Aussie Mike, the first on the TBR list! Now to explain to the missus why I must retire!

[Leigh]

Hi I'm Leigh
I am an Australian who discovered his love of military history at an early age. It started with a book about VC winner's ( Which I still have today) and Commando comics but then that lead to a deep quest to understand the Leader's, tactic and equipment used. From the age of eight, I either requested Military history books or plastic soldiers or model of equipment used for christmas or birthdays to try and understand more. I mainly read WW1 but in the last few year has change focus to include WW2. I am looking forward to been apart of this group. Oh I am married and semi retire due to a dodgy ticker, so more time for me to read!

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Welcome to the group Leigh. I hope you find some discussions of interest and jump on in.

[Dimitri]

Welcome Leigh, we'll cater to both your first love and your current interest in the final year of the centennial ;-)