THE WORLD WAR TWO GROUP discussion
Introduction to the WW2 Site - Please Say Hi
Joe wrote: "Hi all,Sorry to delay introducing myself. I’m new to Goodreads and just getting the hang of things. I read and listen to a lot of audiobooks as I travel quite a lot for work (plus the wife doesn’..."
Hi Joe, welcome to the group!
A book I really liked about US paratroopers in World War II is this one:
All the Way to Berlin: A Paratrooper at War in EuropeThe author was one of the most highly-decorated members of the 82nd Airborne Division and saw lots of action.
Welcome Joe! You might like The Dead and Those About to Die by John C. McManus and The Bedford Boys and The Liberator both by Alex Kershaw.
Theresa wrote: "Welcome Joe! You might like The Dead and Those About to Die by John C. McManus and The Bedford Boys and The Liberator both by Alex Kershaw."I second the recommendation for McManus' book--excellent reading!
Joe wrote: "Hi all,Sorry to delay introducing myself. I’m new to Goodreads and just getting the hang of things. I read and listen to a lot of audiobooks ..."
Welcome, Joe! I've found a lot of good WWII books (and a few other military & war books) thanks to the recommendations from this group. Hope you do as well.
I have not read this non-fiction book yet (a friend borrowed my copy and is reading it), however, it was highly recommended by a WWII scholar who does courses through the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. My friend is really enjoying it - said they cannot put it down. It's on my want to read list and may be what you are looking for:
Four Hours of Fury: The Untold Story of World War II's Largest Airborne Invasion and the Final Push into Nazi Germany by James M. Fenelon
Joe wrote: "Hi all,Sorry to delay introducing myself. I’m new to Goodreads and just getting the hang of things. I read and listen to a lot of audiobooks as I travel quite a lot for work (plus the wife doesn’..."
Hi Joe, nice to have you join up! Theresa's recommendations are solid, great stories. Can't go wrong with Alex Kershaw...I'd also recommend:
The Longest Winter: The Battle of the Bulge and the Epic Story of World War II's Most Decorated Platoon by Alex Kershaw
Hi,I'm Naomi. I share an apartment with my sister Natalie. We're novices and are looking to read up on WW2 and the consequential (some say it was destined to happen regardless of war in Europe) Cold War.
Naomi wrote: "Hi,I'm Naomi. I share an apartment with my sister Natalie. We're novices and are looking to read up on WW2 and the consequential (some say it was destined to happen regardless of war in Europe) Co..."
Welcome to the group, Naomi (and Natalie). If there is a particular element of World War II you're interested in, just say the word and you will get plenty of recommendations!
Naomi wrote: "Hi,I'm Naomi. I share an apartment with my sister Natalie. We're novices and are looking to read up on WW2 and the consequential (some say it was destined to happen regardless of war in Europe) Co..."
Hi Naomi (and Natalie), welcome to the group :)
Hi Naomi, whisper it quietly but I prefer WW1 ... but they all probably know that ! Welcome.
Naomi wrote: "Hi,I'm Naomi. I share an apartment with my sister Natalie. We're novices and are looking to read up on WW2 and the consequential (some say it was destined to happen regardless of war in Europe) Co..."
Welcome Naomi and Natalie. Nice to have you join up. Just ask for a recommendation and you are sure to get a wide range of suggestions.
Hi My name is Rashad Bates and I’m a current Junior at Michigan State University. I’m really excited to be part of the group to explore more aspects of the Second World War. I’m glad to be part of community that loves the study of the war as much as I do.
Rashad wrote: "Hi My name is Rashad Bates and I’m a current Junior at Michigan State University. I’m really excited to be part of the group to explore more aspects of the Second World War. I’m glad to be part of ..."Welcome to the group, Rashad. If there are any aspects of war you'd like recommendations for, just say the word.
Always nice to have a fellow Spartan in the group, although I went to San Jose State University and not Michigan State!
Hi Rashad, welcome to the group. I'm glad you found us, and I hope you have a good time exploring WW2 books with us.
Rashad wrote: "Hi My name is Rashad Bates and I’m a current Junior at Michigan State University. I’m really excited to be part of the group to explore more aspects of the Second World War. I’m glad to be part of ..."Welcome to the group Rashad, great to have you join us.
Rashad wrote: "Hi My name is Rashad Bates and I’m a current Junior at Michigan State University. I’m really excited to be part of the group to explore more aspects of the Second World War. I’m glad to be part of ..."Welcome, Rashad.
Hi All - just to give you a heads up that our new book came out yesterday! It's a love story set in WW2 Paris, with a Holocaust theme.If you do get a copy and like it, please do post a review at Amazon. These really help get the book traction. And if you could give it a shoutout on social media that would be great!
Hope you're well!
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all best
Simon
Rashad wrote: "Hi My name is Rashad Bates and I’m a current Junior at Michigan State University. I’m really excited to be part of the group to explore more aspects of the Second World War. I’m glad to be part of ..."Welcome, Rashad! Hope you enjoy this group; I've learned a lot and received many excellent recommendations, both fiction and non-fiction, from the members. What aspects of WWII are of most interest to you?
Hello all,My name is Yves im 38 years young (soon 39).I live in Brussels and i love reading about military history,my favorite topics are WWI,WWII and the crusades.
Welcome, Yves! Glad to have you in the group. It's a great place to learn & I've received some fantastic reading recommendations. What is one of your favorite WWII novels? and a WWII non-fiction favorite?
Yves wrote: "Hello all,My name is Yves im 38 years young (soon 39).I live in Brussels and i love reading about military history,my favorite topics are WWI,WWII and the crusades."
Hi Yves, very nice to have you join up. Clear some space on your bookshelves because you are sure to get plenty of great suggestions for books you must have.
Hi all, I have been a member of the group for a while now, but I have been away from reading for enjoyment due to life and working on my doctorate. I pop in from time to time to catch up and get some recommendations. I am currently reading The Ghost Tattoo
. Hoping to visit the WWII museum outside of New Orleans in November!
Kat (A Journey In Reading) wrote: "Hi all, I have been a member of the group for a while now, but I have been away from reading for enjoyment due to life and working on my doctorate. I pop in from time to time to catch up and get ..."
Welcome Kat, great to have you here. My daughter just visited that museum and had great things to say about the experience.
Mike wrote: "Kat (A Journey In Reading) wrote: "Hi all, I have been a member of the group for a while now, but I have been away from reading for enjoyment due to life and working on my doctorate. I pop in fro..."
Thanks Mike!
I am holding off until the new exhibit area is opened. I believe it opens November 3. My dad was in the Army in WWII, I cant wait to see it!
Marc wrote: "Welcome to the group, Yves and Kat!"Thank you!
Hello! I'm Derek and I'm finally making time for myself to read again after being away for a bit. I like to read about both World Wars, and I'm looking to jump into John C. McManus's trilogy on the pacific theatre after I finish what I'm currently reading.
Welcome to the group, Yves, Kat and Derek! Glad to have you join us :)
Welcome to the group, Derek.I wholeheartedly endorse McManus' Pacific Trilogy, and if you haven't read any of this other work(s), I highly recommend them as well.
Welcome Derek, nice to have you join us.
Hi everyone, Phil here - from the UK. I read military history, mainly 1850 - 1950, but not exclusively. I've just discovered goodreads and am busy uploading some recent reviews. I write a military history / travel blog called walkingthebattlefields.com.
Phil wrote: "Hi everyone, Phil here - from the UK. I read military history, mainly 1850 - 1950, but not exclusively. I've just discovered goodreads and am busy uploading some recent reviews. I write a military ..."Welcome to the group Phil, glad you found us and joined up. I read your blog account of the Somerton Milk Factory, very nice.
Welcome to the group Yves, Kat, Derek and Phil. Be prepared for a flood of recommendations...
Phil wrote: "Hi everyone, Phil here - from the UK. I read military history, mainly 1850 - 1950, but not exclusively. I've just discovered goodreads and am busy uploading some recent reviews. I write a military ..."Nice to see you here Phil, I hope you find a few good recommendations withing this group.
Hello, my name is Conner. Im a big history buff and love reading about the naval battles of world war 2, the Luftwaffe, and Operation Barbarossa.
Hi Conner and welcome to the group. A nice range of interests there! I'm also enjoy reading about Operation Barbarossa :)
Conner wrote: "Hello, my name is Conner. Im a big history buff and love reading about the naval battles of world war 2, the Luftwaffe, and Operation Barbarossa."Welcome to the group, Conner. If you never need/want any recommendations, just ask and they will come pouring in!
Conner wrote: "Hello, my name is Conner. Im a big history buff and love reading about the naval battles of world war 2, the Luftwaffe, and Operation Barbarossa."Marc wrote: "Conner wrote: "Hello, my name is Conner. Im a big history buff and love reading about the naval battles of world war 2, the Luftwaffe, and Operation Barbarossa."
Welcome to the group, Conner. If y..."
Conner wrote: "Hello, my name is Conner. Im a big history buff and love reading about the naval battles of world war 2, the Luftwaffe, and Operation Barbarossa."Welcome, Conner! This is a fantastic group - enjoy the book reviews and recommendations.
Welcome Conner, great to have you join us.
Hey, just joined. Had an interest in WW2 ever since a school project in primary school. Thought this would be a good place for book recommendations and reviews.
Welcome Stewart, glad to have you join up! You might get a "few" recommendations, if you need some.
Stewart wrote: "Hey, just joined. Had an interest in WW2 ever since a school project in primary school. Thought this would be a good place for book recommendations and reviews."Welcome aboard, Stewart. Don't be shy about pitching in.
Stewart wrote: "Hey, just joined. Had an interest in WW2 ever since a school project in primary school. Thought this would be a good place for book recommendations and reviews."Hi Stewart and a warm welcome to the group.
THE WORLD WAR TWO GROUP
Books mentioned in this topic
The Battle of Britain: Five Months That Changed History, May-October 1940 (other topics)Afterbursts: Reliving World War II (other topics)
MacArthur's WWII Seaborne Communications: CP Fleet reports, brochures, memos from the scrapbooks of a Signal Corps Commanding Officer (other topics)
Last Citadel: A Novel of the Battle of Kursk (other topics)
The Ghost Tattoo (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Stephen Harding (other topics)Alex Kershaw (other topics)
James M. Fenelon (other topics)
Günter K. Koschorrek (other topics)
Rick Atkinson (other topics)
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Sorry to delay introducing myself. I’m new to Goodreads and just getting the hang of things. I read and listen to a lot of audiobooks as I travel quite a lot for work (plus the wife doesn’..."
Hi Joe and welcome to the group, glad you have joined us.