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[Dimitri]

Theresa wrote: "I'm Theresa. I've been on Goodreads and have been friends with several of you for a while now, but am just now getting around to joining the group. Live in Colorado. Married. Mother of three. Work ..."

Welcome ! a few like-minded people have led you to a ton of like-minded people.

[Perato]

Gary wrote: "Hi Everyone
I am looking forward to reading."

Theresa wrote: "I'm Theresa.."

Antonio wrote: "Greetings, "
Welcome, one and all! There's free beer and appetizers in the living room, feel free to browse all of Ricks library.

[Marc]

Theresa wrote: "I'm Theresa. I've been on Goodreads and have been friends with several of you for a while now, but am just now getting around to joining the group. Live in Colorado. Married. Mother of three. Work ..."

Welcome aboard, Theresa.

[Jonny]

Welcome to the group Theresa... Save your bookshelves, run now! 😁

[Dj]

Jonny wrote: "Welcome to the group Theresa... Save your bookshelves, run now! 😁"

She could always stop by Aussie's when he is out on one of his Foray's and take a gander at his. It is cheaper that way and the dog is very nice.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hey, stop giving people hints :)

[Theresa]

Thanks for the warm welcome. My only regret is not having joined the group sooner! Now I just need to enhance my speed reading skills or figure out how to retire early so I can read more!

[Dj]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Hey, stop giving people hints :)"

No hints, got it, just suggestions.
LOL

[Richard]

Good day to you all. I am a retired Captain, USN, and graduate of the US Naval Academy; I served in destroyers and cruisers, with one frigate tour, My last at-sea tour was Commanding Officer, USS Dewey (DDG 45). I was a Major in HS JROTC. My father was a Colonel, US Army, serving in the Connecticut and US National Guard in the (mounted, horse) Cavalry, Coastal Artillery (AA), the Quartermaster and finally the Transportation Corps. I live in Alexandria, VA, with my wife Mary Ruth and near my two sons and 7 grandchildren.

[Theresa]

Richard - did you by chance ever rub elbows with a Mark Scovill (uncle of mine that served in USN for 30 years)?

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Richard and welcome to the group, nice to see you here.

[Richard]

Theresa wrote: "Richard - did you by chance ever rub elbows with a Mark Scovill (uncle of mine that served in USN for 30 years)?" No, ma'am, not that I recall. We are divided by coast (E & W), by warfare specialty (surface, sub, air) and other groupings. We also wee quite numerous back when i served.

[Richard]

Richard wrote: "Theresa wrote: "Richard - did you by chance ever rub elbows with a Mark Scovill (uncle of mine that served in USN for 30 years)?" No, ma'am, not that I recall. We are divided by coast (E & W), by w..."

[Theresa]

Thanks Richard. Just thought I'd ask. My uncle is lovingly called the traitor in our family, as my grandfather, dad, and other uncle were all career Army officers. I've just recently joined this group, but am already learning a lot from these fine folks!

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Welcome Theresa and Richard. Nice to see you both landing here.

[Michael]

Yes welcome Theresa and Richard.

[Marc]

Richard wrote: "Good day to you all. I am a retired Captain, USN, and graduate of the US Naval Academy; I served in destroyers and cruisers, with one frigate tour, My last at-sea tour was Commanding Officer, USS D..."

Welcome aboard, Richard.

[Manray9]

Richard wrote: "Good day to you all. I am a retired Captain, USN, and graduate of the US Naval Academy; I served in destroyers and cruisers, with one frigate tour, My last at-sea tour was Commanding Officer, USS D..."

Welcome aboard, Richard. Please jump right in. I retired from the U.S. Navy in 1995.

[Margaret]

Hi all, thanks for having me in the World War 2 group. My husband and I were part of the post war generation, brought up on family stories, movies and experiences. My first novel, 'His Most Italian City' published by Penmore Press 2019, was written to record my mother's family history in what was then Fascist Italy. The theme of my second, 'Through Forests and Mountains', to be published this month, is the invasion of Yugoslavia in 1941 and the very beginnings of the Partisan movement, with a particular emphasis on the role of women. I'll update you on that release when it happens. The sequel 'Shadower' is about the Partisan Navy - 2022, hopefully.

https://www.facebook.com/margaretwalk...
https://www.instagram.com/margaretwal...

His Most Italian CityMargaret Walker

[Gary]

Margaret wrote: "Hi all, thanks for having me in the World War 2 group. My husband and I were part of the post war generation, brought up on family stories, movies and experiences. My first novel, 'His Most Italian..."

Welcome, Margaret, and thanks for the information about your books. I am sure you'll generate some interest here!
Regards
Gary

[Gary]

Richard wrote: "Good day to you all. I am a retired Captain, USN, and graduate of the US Naval Academy; I served in destroyers and cruisers, with one frigate tour, My last at-sea tour was Commanding Officer, USS D..."

Welcome, Richard. Sounds like you had a very interesting career!
Regards
Gary

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Richard wrote: "Good day to you all. I am a retired Captain, USN, and graduate of the US Naval Academy; I served in destroyers and cruisers, with one frigate tour, My last at-sea tour was Commanding Officer, USS D..."

Welcome to the group Richard, great to have you join us.

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Margaret wrote: "Hi all, thanks for having me in the World War 2 group. My husband and I were part of the post war generation, brought up on family stories, movies and experiences. My first novel, 'His Most Italian..."

Welcome Margaret, nice to have you here.

[Scott]

Hi all - I’m Scott Duncan, a Professor of Pediatrics and Division Chief of Neonatal Medicine at the University of Louisville in KY. I’m originally from Erlanger, KY, across the River from Cincinnati. I’m an amateur genealogist (nobody famous in my family!). I first got interested in history reading Stephen Ambrose, while living in South-Central Mississippi, some 20+ years ago. I’m currently reading Max Hastings “Inferno” and have Ian Toll’s second and third volume on the war in the Pacific on deck. I’ve also got Churchill’s six volume history and McInnis’ six volume “The War” waiting in the wings! This is my first Goodreads group - I’m looking forward to interacting with everyone! Stay safe - SDD

[Manray9]

Scott wrote: "Hi all - I’m Scott Duncan, a Professor of Pediatrics and Division Chief of Neonatal Medicine at the University of Louisville in KY. I’m originally from Erlanger, KY, across the River from Cincinnat..."

Welcome, Scott. Glad to have you join us.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Scott, I second MR9's comment, a warm welcome to our little but very friendly group.

[Gary]

Scott wrote: "Hi all - I’m Scott Duncan, a Professor of Pediatrics and Division Chief of Neonatal Medicine at the University of Louisville in KY. I’m originally from Erlanger, KY, across the River from Cincinnat..."

Hi Scott
Welcome board!
Regards
Gary

[Marc]

Scott wrote: "Hi all - I’m Scott Duncan, a Professor of Pediatrics and Division Chief of Neonatal Medicine at the University of Louisville in KY. I’m originally from Erlanger, KY, across the River from Cincinnat..."

Welcome to the group, Scott.

[Kanishka]

Welcome to the group Scott. great to have like minded people on board who have similar tastes. This is what made me become a part of this group.

[Jonny]

Welcome to the group Richard, Margaret and Scott. Looking forward to your input.

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Scott wrote: "Hi all - I’m Scott Duncan, a Professor of Pediatrics and Division Chief of Neonatal Medicine at the University of Louisville in KY. I’m originally from Erlanger, KY, across the River from Cincinnat..."

Welcome to the group Scott, great to have you join us.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Scott wrote: "Hi all - I’m Scott Duncan, a Professor of Pediatrics and Division Chief of Neonatal Medicine at the University of Louisville in KY. I’m originally from Erlanger, KY, across the River from Cincinnat..."

Welcome to the group from the UK Scott.

[Dj]

Chris wrote: "Hi thanks for accepting me in the ww2 group. I’m Chris I live in sunny wales and have allways had an interest in ww2 especially the British missions. My fav ww2 book has to be band of brothers and ..."

Nice to have you join looking forward to hearing more about your interests. If you look through the Bookshelves for the group I am sure you will find a number of British oriented books in regards to the war. Hope your To Be Read lits can handle the influx. LOL

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Chris wrote: "Hi thanks for accepting me in the ww2 group. I’m Chris I live in sunny wales and have allways had an interest in ww2 especially the British missions. My fav ww2 book has to be band of brothers and ..."

Hi Chris, welcome to the group. Great to have you join up.

[Marc]

Chris wrote: "Hi thanks for accepting me in the ww2 group. I’m Chris I live in sunny wales and have allways had an interest in ww2 especially the British missions. My fav ww2 book has to be band of brothers and ..."

Welcome to the group, Chris. Great to have you with us.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Chris and welcome to the group.

[Jonny]

Welcome to the group Chris, looking forward to having you weigh in.

[Mark]

Thanks for welcoming me to this group. Like you all, I guess, I am reading voraciously during the lockdown here in UK, and have just posted a review, of 'Sicily 1943' written by James Holland, my favourite military historian

[Joseph]

Welcome, Mark & Chris!

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Welcome Mark and Chris, feel free to dip in and chip in.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Mark and welcome to the group. I'm also a big fan of James Holland!

[Marc]

Mark wrote: "Thanks for welcoming me to this group. Like you all, I guess, I am reading voraciously during the lockdown here in UK, and have just posted a review, of 'Sicily 1943' written by James Holland, my f..."

Welcome aboard, Mark. I've only read two of James Holland's books, but I have found them to be excellent. I have several more waiting to be read!

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Welcome to our little group Mark. Great to have you join us.

[Tom]

Hey all, I'm Tom from London and history, especially WW2 history has been a lifelong passion for me. Particularly interested in the German-Russian conflict and UK's overall role. Currently reading Antony Beevor's "Stalingrad".

[Manray9]

Tom wrote: "Hey all, I'm Tom from London and history, especially WW2 history has been a lifelong passion for me. Particularly interested in the German-Russian conflict and UK's overall role. Currently reading ..."

Welcome, Tom.

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Tom wrote: "Hey all, I'm Tom from London and history, especially WW2 history has been a lifelong passion for me. Particularly interested in the German-Russian conflict and UK's overall role. Currently reading ..."

Hi Tom, welcome to the group. Great book, and we can suggest additional books once you're done with the "Beev"...

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Tom and welcome to the group. I'm also very interested in books covering the Eastern Front. Here is our thread/page covering books on that subject:

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

[Jonny]

Welcome to the group Tom. Hope your bookshelves are up to it!

[Marc]

Welcome aboard, Tom. An ocean of recommendations awaits you!

[Gary]

Welcome, Tom! I can recommend the following to keep you busy, should you need more:

Panzer Battles (General-Major FW von Mellenthin), Pen & Sword Books;
A Writer at War (Vasily Grossman), Folio Society (among others);
The Forgotten Soldier (Guy Sajer), Sphere Books.

I haven't read Stalingrad yet so I would be interested to know your opinion of it.