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[Michael, Assisting Moderator Axis Forces]

Welcome to all our new membera

[Chris]

Hi,everyone. My name is Chris H. My interests have always been WWII and the Civil War (especially Gettysburg). However, in an effort to start reading more about Gettysburg this past February, I constantly found other interesting books.

I'm currently reading , and .

On goodreads, it's often hard to figure out a rating for books. By the time I start reading the book, I've probably eliminated a lot of the books that I wouldn't like. I also try not to spend too much time on a review because I'd rather read than write something about a book. This site has been pretty helpful in that I've found a lot of new books to read.

It's good to be reading, and I hope to see much from all of you on the forums.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Chris, good to see you here, I'm a big reader of Civil War books myself. I hope you find a few interesting books and threads here to keep you busy for a while :)

[carl]

welcome chris, any plans to visit gettysburg this yr for the
150th anniversary? i've heard there will be upward of
20,000 reenactors.

Chris wrote: " My name is Chris H. My interests have always been WWII and the Civil War (especially Gettysburg). However, in an effort to start reading more about Gettysburg ."

[happy]

Welcome Chris

This is a friendly bunch - you should be able to pick up some titles to increase your TBR list.

[Christie]

Welcome to the group Chris :)

[Antoine]

Michael wrote: "Welcome to all our new membera"
Welcome to the Group Chris.

My wife and I found our 2-day tour of the Gettysburg battlefield and overwhelming experience. Ever since, though I am not American, I tell my non-US friends "If you want to understand what the United States is and what it stands for - visit Gettysburg!"

I found our visits to the Wilderness and to Spotsylvania blood-chilling and at Chickamauga one realises how one man - in this case Thomas - can do the impossible and save a whole army from defeat by his example - wonderful!

But ovverwhelming as regards why dignity, honour and generosity are so important visit Appomattox Court House.

[Chris]

Thanks for the welcomes!

I'll go to Gettysburg fairly often, as I live pretty close, but I usually avoid those crowds because the traffic gets pretty rough around town. That reenactment is in another area around the town, but I just tend to look at the battlefield.

I might go there for the ranger programs this year. I think I've heard that there may be some special things there this year because of the anniversary.

[Hashem]

Hi there. I'm happy to join you all. My interest for WW2 started after watching "Enemy At the Gates", "Saving Private Ryan", "Valkyrie" and "The Pianist" . But nothing compared to the amazing NatGeo documentary "Apocalypse: World War II" which took me by surprise, with which my interest grew, and became very keen to learn all about it. I hope to have good time and will join the buddy reads :)

[Christie]

Hashem wrote: "Hi there. I'm happy to join you all. My interest for WW2 started after watching "Enemy At the Gates", "Saving Private Ryan", "Valkyrie" and "The Pianist" . But nothing compared to the amazing NatGe..."

Welcome to the group Hashem! I can see how "Enemy at the Gates", "Saving Private Ryan", "Valkyrie" and "The Pianist" piqued your interest in this most fascinating period of 20th century history. Those are all excellent movies, though I have to say I didn't care for the casting of Tom Cruise in the role of Oberst Claus von Stauffenberg in "Valkyrie". I haven't seen the documentary you referred to but will have to look it up.

I hope you enjoy your time here with the group.

[Chris]

I think I had to suspend some feelings of disbelief to imagine that Tom Cruise could be the sane guy in the room.

[Hashem]

Thanks Christie. Here is a link to episode 1 of 6 of the documentary. I believe all episodes are on YouTube except for the 2nd. It's a must buy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj_La...

[Christie]

Chris wrote: "I think I had to suspend some feelings of disbelief to imagine that Tom Cruise could be the sane guy in the room."

LMAO! Great point. *image of Tom Cruise jumping on Oprah's sofa now stuck in my head*

[Colin]

Ironically, I agree. Cruise would not have been my first choice. I am related to the Stauffenbergs (von der Heydte by marriage 400 years ago).

[Christie]

Hashem wrote: "Thanks Christie. Here is a link to episode 1 of 6 of the documentary. I believe all episodes are on YouTube except for the 2nd. It's a must buy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj_La..."

Oh, thanks so much Hashem. I no longer have cable so that is awesome I can catch it on Youtube.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Apocalypse: World War II is a great WW2 documentary and well worth watching if you can get it on DVD.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Welcome Hashem, glad you found and welcome. I found the Pianist a very fine film.

[Christie]

Colin wrote: "Ironically, I agree. Cruise would not have been my first choice. I am related to the Stauffenbergs (von der Heydte by marriage 400 years ago)."

How cool is that Colin?! 400 years back on your family tree but still a connection.
I was so anxious to see "Valkyrie" when it came out that my husband took me to see it on Christmas day 2008. What a trooper! Made me feel bad when I left disappointed in the film. I think (in my opinion) the poor casting of Cruise distracted me and took away from the overall merits of the film.

[Colin]

I agree on the casting, all were good except Cruise. Actually, my family goes back to the 900s, to Rurik the Varangian, first bodyguard commander to Prince Jaroslav the Wise. He was the grandfather of Roger de Heton, Norman knight, who was a cousin of harald Hardrada, and was a Baron and the first Norman military governor of Ireland under William I (the Conquerer). Actress Patricia Heaton is a 3rd cousin.

[Chris]

Hello everyone. My name is Chris and I am glad this group exists. I absolutely love military related books. My preference has been WWII, Vietnam, and leadership biographies on the great military leaders. I am hoping to get a lot more depth from suggestions in this group on WWII.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Chris good to see you here and I hope you find a few books and discussions to keep you interested.

[happy]

Welcome Chris,

You should be able to find some good suggestions here

[Wade]

Hi Chris and welcome...you have found the BEST website for WW2,Mr.Rick and his appointees are guaranteed to make your visits to this site,informative,enjoyable expierence..wether it be print, film,or personal savoir-faire...just great info&intelligence minus the political or social commentary..on ww2....these fine people could teach/ inform those most scholary....WELCOME

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Chris wrote: "Hello everyone. My name is Chris and I am glad this group exists. I absolutely love military related books. My preference has been WWII, Vietnam, and leadership biographies on the great military le..."

Hi Chris, Please feel free to join in as you want.

[Christie]

Colin wrote: "I agree on the casting, all were good except Cruire. Actually, my family goes back to the 900s, to Rurik the Varangian, first bodyguard commander to Prince Jaroslav the Wise. He was the grandfather..."

Wow Colin, you really have some amazing roots on your family tree. Is this something you had to research alone or have you had information handed down from family members?

[Christie]

Chris wrote: "Hello everyone. My name is Chris and I am glad this group exists. I absolutely love military related books. My preference has been WWII, Vietnam, and leadership biographies on the great military le..."

Belated welcome to the group Chris. I know you will have more additions to your TBR list this year than you will have time to read but it's really great to get recommendations from other group members. There are a lot of subject matter enthusiasts here :)

[Colin]

My uncle did the geneology to a certain point, I managed to follow up in the PRO in Kew Surrey, and then through the lexicon of nobility in Germany and France. Old church records helped, records of births, deaths, inheritance records, even many rolls on the deaths of men in various battles.

[Christie]

Colin wrote: "My uncle did the geneology to a certain point, I managed to follow up in the PRO in Kew Surrey, and then through the lexicon of nobility in Germany and France. Old church records helped, records of..."

I really admire your dedication in researching your family history. I started researching my family tree last year and have hit some stumbling blocks on my mother's side but have done quite well on my dad's side. I actually had help from a member of another group I belong to help me with some family info that was traced back to Australia. It sure helps to know people in other countries who are happy to help.

[Colin]

Agreed, I still have distant family in the UK and Germany, and a lot of professional contacts.

[Booknblues]

Hi, everyone1 I'm Fran or Booknblues. Obviously, I love to read and I frequently find myself reading books about WWII

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Fran, welcome to the group, I hope you find heaps of books here to keep you busy for a while :)

[Wade]

Hi Fran welcome---WW2--this is the spot for you. Really good group---Glad you are here!

[Chris]

Hi Fran, welcome!

[happy]

Welcome Fran!

[Christie]

Welcome to the group Fran!

[Lee]

Welcome, Fran.

[Alan]

Hi

I have been reading military histories for the last forty years or so. The good part about this is that you can re-read what you started out on, having forgotten most of it. The bad part is that you end up with a mountain of mouldy paper backs.
I read a lot of WW2 in part because I still can't understand the infatuation that people then and now have for NAZIs.
I also read a fair bit of Roman and Byzantine histories.
As a wargamer, I play mostly 19 th century, with the period's stylised tactics and horse and musket warfare.
I will be interested to see what others are reading.

[happy]

Welcome Alan

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Alan and welcome to the group, hopefully you will find a few threads/discussions and books here to keep you interested for a while.

[Mark]

Hello group.

I am a serving member of the British Armed Forces. In particular I am a Combat Medical Technician.

I enjoy reading a variety of books ranging from Military- autobiographical or fiction to Science Fiction.

I have read a number of books already, I have not got around to adding them to my profile just yet.

If when I have added them annyone would like to read them I would be more than happy to send it to them.

[Christie]

Welcome to the group Alan and Mark!

[Colin]

Welcome Alan and Mark.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Mark,

It sounds like you have a pretty demanding but interesting & worthwhile job. Welcome to the group and I hope you find a few things here of interest, also thanks for your kind offer in regards to your books.

[Antoine]

Mark wrote: "Hello group.

I am a serving member of the British Armed Forces. In particular I am a Combat Medical Technician.

Hello Mark!

Just a few words of appreciation for the magnificent job you and your comrades are doing. We are all in your debt and we sleep soundly in Britain only because men like you - and women too - are prepared to put your lives on the line for our freedom.

Best Wishes: Antoine

[Lee]

Glad to have you, Alan and Mark, looking forward to exchanging book ideas and opinions.

[Wade]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Hi Alan and welcome to the group, hopefully you will find a few threads/discussions and books here to keep you interested for a while."

Alan wrote: "Hi

I have been reading military histories for the last forty years or so. The good part about this is that you can re-read what you started out on, having forgotten most of it. The bad part is tha..."

[Wade]

Welcome Aboard ,Alan

[Wade]

Mark wrote: "Hello group.

I am a serving member of the British Armed Forces. In particular I am a Combat Medical Technician.

I enjoy reading a variety of books ranging from Military- autobiographical or fi..."

[Wade]

Welcome Mark,that is a job well done you and your commrads are performing-All of us are appreciaitive of your service and sacrifices. If you have any recommendations of the UK in WW2 i would enjoy your posts...

[Allan]

Hi; My name is Allan Price and I'm new to the group. I haven't served in the military but my dad and most of my uncles served in the R.C.A.F. in W.W.II. My primary interest is war on the eastern front due to the scale and signifigance of the combat. I'm also interested in Russian/Japanese operations as these are little known in the west and have huge import to this day.