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[Colin]

Interesting topic, i met and interviewed a few SOE, OSS and MI5 and MI6 types, as well as European operatives. Good subject.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Ciji wrote: "Hi there! I'm an author of a recently-published novel set in WW II (don't know the protocol here if it's OK to give the title) about American women secret agents parachuting into France behind enem..."

Hi Ciji and a warm welcome to the group, you can post full details of your novel in these threads if you like:

Author's page:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

WW2 novels:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Lawrence Myers]

Hi, I'm Larry, 64 and a longtime student of the Second World War. I think I've touched upon just about every aspect of the subject over some 50+ years, but am by no means an expert. My main area of interest by far is the naval war in the Pacific. if there are any other enthusiasts out there, I would be glad to hear from you. Thanks.

[Marc]

Lawrence Myers wrote: "Hi, I'm Larry, 64 and a longtime student of the Second World War. I think I've touched upon just about every aspect of the subject over some 50+ years, but am by no means an expert. My main area of..."

Welcome to the group, Lawrence. Lots of great books on the Pacific naval war out there from great authors: James Hornfischer, Ian Toll, Jeffrey Cox, John Lundstrom, Craig Symonds, and of course, Samuel Eliot Morison. I've always been a bit partial to the submarine war myself.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Larry and welcome to the group. I also enjoy books on the Pacific theatre as do quite a few other members so you are in good company. Here is a link to the groups books on the S.E Asia and Pacific Theatre of WW2:

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

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Hi Larry and Ciji. Welcome to the group and hope you find some interesting discussions.

[Grace]

Hi everyone, I initially joined this group for a research paper I'm doing about Japan in World War II, specifically about social conformity and other Japanese social values during this time. I look forward to learning from everyone and discussing this historical period with everyone as well.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Grace and welcome to the group. I hope you find a few things here to help you with your research paper.

[Marc]

Grace wrote: "Hi everyone, I initially joined this group for a research paper I'm doing about Japan in World War II, specifically about social conformity and other Japanese social values during this time. I look..."

Welcome to the group, Grace.

A book I read a few years ago about Japan during the war was really good and could help if you haven't used it already:

Japan at War: An Oral History

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I also have a copy of that book but at this stage still unread.

[Grace]

Marc wrote: "Grace wrote: "Hi everyone, I initially joined this group for a research paper I'm doing about Japan in World War II, specifically about social conformity and other Japanese social values during thi..."

Thanks Marc! I will look into it! I've had trouble finding scholarly sources about the war in the Japanese perspective because of the historical censorship in Japan. This book will definitely help a lot!

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Grace wrote: "Hi everyone, I initially joined this group for a research paper I'm doing about Japan in World War II, specifically about social conformity and other Japanese social values during this time. I look..."

Hi Grace, welcome to the group. I just finished a book which might have some information related to your focus area:

Blossoms in the Wind: Human Legacies of the Kamikaze by M.G. Sheftall

The book was very good and he had a lot of references and places to go for further information at the back of the book.

[Marc]

Grace wrote: "Marc wrote: "Grace wrote: "Hi everyone, I initially joined this group for a research paper I'm doing about Japan in World War II, specifically about social conformity and other Japanese social valu..."

You're very welcome. Another one which might be of interest:

Tales By Japanese Soldiers

[Ciji]

Hello! My name is Ciji Ware, the author of 12 novels and 2 nonfiction, my latest being LANDING BY MOONLIGHT - a WW II novel based on the lives of American women secret agents parachuted behind enemy lines in France to fight the Nazis. I'm now doing research for Book 2 in this "Spy Sisters" series, set between 1941-45 in the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps featuring a composite character based on a few female secret agents operating in that region. Has anyone encountered any NON-fiction works on the subject of WW II in the Alps--the area known a the Haute Savoie, with the city of Annecy and the lake of the same name being central to the story. All suggestionsof titles or background info are very welcomed. Thanks! All best and happy reading! Ciji

[James]

Greetings! My name is James and I am new to the group. I retired from the U.S. Army back in 2014 and am now living in Washington state. I have a good sized library at home which has a fair amount of WWII history in it. I am looking forward to hearing what the other group members are reading so that I can broaden my horizons.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi James and a very warm welcome to the group. You will find quite a few like minded members here. I will send you a message later with some details about some group activities in regards to theme reads throughout the year.

[Manray9]

James wrote: "Greetings! My name is James and I am new to the group. I retired from the U.S. Army back in 2014 and am now living in Washington state. I have a good sized library at home which has a fair amount o..."

Welcome, James. Please pitch in.

[Jonny]

Welcome to the group James.

[Marc]

Welcome aboard, James. Don't be afraid to jump right in!

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Welcome James, great to have you join us. If you ever want to expand your “good-sized” library, this is the group that can help...

[Sven]

Everybody doiing okay. First thing my englisch writing isn't that good.
I'm Sven from Belgium 35j and father of 2sons. I like to read now and then a book that has his roots in one of the world wars.
My library has +-700books but i don't know exactley how many of them are related to war.

[Marc]

Sven wrote: "Everybody doiing okay. First thing my englisch writing isn't that good.
I'm Sven from Belgium 35j and father of 2sons. I like to read now and then a book that has his roots in one of the world war..."

Welcome to the group, Sven!

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Sven and welcome to the group.

[Lilli Gilliam]

Hi. I'm new here. What do I do? Also do we discuss the Holocaust??

[Marc]

Lilli's Reads wrote: "Hi. I'm new here. What do I do? Also do we discuss the Holocaust??"

Hello Lilli. Yes, we do discuss the Holocaust--there's a thread just for such discussion(s).

As for "what do you do", well, that's really up to you. Some people just lurk in the shadows, reading the various comments and threads but never saying anything. Others are more active and express their opinions on various World War II-related topics. I have to warn you ahead of time: if you are looking for a book on a particular topic and ask for recommendations, you might get more than you can handle! The members of this group LOVE to recommend books to others, so make sure someone else is in charge of your credit cards going forward!

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Welcome Sven and Lilli! Very nice to have you join the group.

[Jonny]

Welcome to the group both Sven and Lilli. Hope you can both make some observations soon.

The link to the Holocaust thread is below, in case you've not found your way there yet...

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

[Lilli Gilliam]

Jonny wrote: "Welcome to the group both Sven and Lilli. Hope you can both make some observations soon.

The link to the Holocaust thread is below, in case you've not found your way there yet...

https://www.goo..."
thank you!!!!!!!!!!

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Lilli and welcome to the group, Jonny has already fixed you up with the link to our Holocaust thread. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to ask.

[Joseph]

Welcome Sven and Lilli !☺

[happy]

It's been awhile, so I don't really want to go back and get all the names of all the new recruits since I last gave my welcome. That said I don do want to welcome all the new members!

Welcome, Welcome!!

[Jeff]

Hello everyone! Thank you for the add to the group and look forward to good reads and discussions with everyone. Love that there is a place for history reading nuts like me to be a part of!

My primary loves are World War II history with sidebars into Vietnam and futuristic military reads but love reading history in general so anything is game.

[Marc]

Welcome to the group, Jeff. You'll find plenty of books here to keep you satisfied!

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Jeff wrote: "Hello everyone! Thank you for the add to the group and look forward to good reads and discussions with everyone. Love that there is a place for history reading nuts like me to be a part of!

My pr..."

Hi Jeff and a warm welcome to the group, you will find quite a few like-minded readers here, enjoy :)

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Jeff wrote: "Hello everyone! Thank you for the add to the group and look forward to good reads and discussions with everyone. Love that there is a place for history reading nuts like me to be a part of!

My pr..."

Hi Jeff, welcome to the group. Recommend you start looking for places to put all the new books you're likely to acquire after a short time on this site.

[Lynette]

Hi! I’m new here and a huge fan of WWII Historical Fiction. Thanksfor allowing me to join!

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Welcome Lynette, nice to have you join. There are a number of us who like to mix Historical Fiction with our non-fiction WWII reads.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Lynette and a warm welcome to the group.

[happy]

With the concept that it is better late than never, let me add my welcom to Lynette and Jeff

Don't let your TBT list get toooooooo large :)

Welcome, Welcome!

[Marc]

Lynette wrote: "Hi! I’m new here and a huge fan of WWII Historical Fiction. Thanksfor allowing me to join!"

A belated "welcome the group"!

Not sure if you've read this one, but one of my favorite WWII novels is this one:

The Right Kind of War

[Joseph]

Hello, Lynette and Jeff!

[Rupert]

Many thanks for adding me to the Group. I have a particular interest in the British Airborne operations in Normandy and Arnhem.

[Manray9]

Rupert wrote: "Many thanks for adding me to the Group. I have a particular interest in the British Airborne operations in Normandy and Arnhem."

Welcome, Rupert.

[Marc]

Rupert wrote: "Many thanks for adding me to the Group. I have a particular interest in the British Airborne operations in Normandy and Arnhem."

Welcome to the group, Rupert.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Rupert and welcome to the group.

[Brian]

Hello,

My name is Brian Walter. I am the author of the book, The Longest Campaign. I am new to the group and look forward to engaging in some good conversation.

The Longest Campaign: Britain's Maritime Struggle in the Atlantic and Northwest Europe, 1939–1945

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Brian and welcome to the group, you can post details about your book in our author's page:

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

[Brian]

Thank you. I will do that.

[happy]

Let me add my welcome to Rupert and Brian.

Welcome, Welcome!!!!

[Brian]

Thank you for the welcome . I am happy to be here.