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[Christie]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "An excellent recommendation Antoine, thanks for posting the details of the book which covers the lives of four brave women of SOE.

[bookcover:Flames In The Field: The Story Of Four Soe Agents In O..."

Thanks for the recommendation Antoine. I will be adding that one to my wishlist right now.

[Christie]

Oh! FYI, is only $3.99 on Kindle right now.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Nice find Christie - a great book for a great price - a bonus!

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Christie wrote: "Oh! FYI, is only $3.99 on Kindle right now."

Dang it, not available on the NOOK.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Here is a new release due out in March 2013 offering something different on WW2:


by Charles Glass
Description:
The extraordinary story of the deserters of the Second World War. What made them run? And what happened after they fled? During the Second World War, the British lost 100,000 troops to desertion, and the Americans 40,000. Commonwealth forces from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Britain's colonial empire also left the ranks in their thousands. The overwhelming majority of deserters from all armies were front-line infantry troops; without them, the war was harder to win. Many of these men were captured and court marshalled, while others were never apprehended. Some remain wanted to this day. Why did these men decide to flee their ranks? In 'Deserter', veteran reporter and historian Charles Glass follows a group of British and American deserters into the heat of battle and explores what motivated them to take their fateful decision to run away. The result is a highly emotional and engaging study of an under-explored area of World War II history.

[Christie]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Here is a new release due out in March 2013 offering something different on WW2:


by Charles Glass
Description:
The extraordinary story of the deserters of the Second..."

Very interesting subject matter. I haven't read anything on deserters and will add to wishlist. Thanks AR! Amazon shows the release date in US as June 2013 :(

[Antoine]

A very interesting personal account of cracking under fire (during the assault on the Mareth Line), deserting, going to military prision, returning to a combat unit and finally back into action in Normandy is Vernon Scannel's "Argument of Kings". It is an uncomfortably honest book and well worth running down to read.

Argument Of Kings

[Christie]

Antoine wrote: "A very interesting personal account of cracking under fire (during the assault on the Mareth Line), deserting, going to military prision, returning to a combat unit and finally back into action in ..."

Thanks for another great recommendation Antoine. Wishlist keeps growing :)

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

My copy of Hell in Hurtgen Forest arrived today and it looks pretty interesting. It appears that the author compares the US 22nd Infantry Regiment and the elements of the German LXXIV Korps as they slug it out around Grosshau. For those interested the book is broken up in the following chapters:

1. Introduction

Part I: The Environment
2. Terrain and Weather in the Hurtgen Forest
3. The 4th Infantry Division and Its 22nd Infantry Regiment: An Organizational History
4. The LXXIV Korps and its Subordinate Divisions: An Organizational History
5. The American Soldier: Induction, Training, and Leadership Within the 22nd Infantry Regiment
6. The German Soldier: Induction, Training, and Leadership Within the LXXIV Korps

Part II: The Hurtgenwald
7. Preliminaries to the Hurtgen Forest
8. Into the Forest: The First days (16-19 November)
9. Into the Forest: Toward Grosshau (20-24 November)
10. Grosshau: battle for a Village (25-29 November)
11. Gey: To the Edge of the Woods (30 November - 4 December)
12. The Aftermath of Hurtgen

Part III: The Analysis
13. Organizational Effectiveness
14. What Kept the Soldier Fighting?
15. Conclusion

Afterword

by Robert S. Rush

[Christie]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "My copy of Hell in Hurtgen Forest arrived today and it looks pretty interesting. It appears that the author compares the US 22nd Infantry Regiment and the elements of the German LXXIV Korps as they..."

Another one added to the rapidly growing wishlist. :)

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Glad to help :)

[A.L.]

Antoine, thank you for the information on . I've added it to my to-read list!

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I am sure that this new book (due for release - May 2013) will interest a few group members, I've already pre-ordered my copy.

by Frank Ellis
Description:
The encirclement of the German 6th Army at Stalingrad in mid-November 1942 and its final collapse in February 1943 was a signature defeat for Hitler, as more than 100,000 of his soldiers were marched off into captivity. Frank Ellis tackles this oft-told tale from the unique perspective of the German officers and men trapped inside the Red Army’s ever-closing ring of forces. This approach makes palpable the growing desperation of an army that began its campaign confident of victory but that long before the end could see how hopeless their situation had become.

Highlighting these pages are three previously unpublished German army division accounts, translated here for the first time by Ellis. Each of these translations follows the combat experiences of a specific division—the 76th Infantry, the 94th Infantry, and the 16th Panzer—and take readers into the cauldron (or Kessel) that was Stalingrad. Together they provide a ground-level view of the horrific fighting and yield insights into everything from tactics and weapons to internal disputes, the debilitating effects of extreme cold and hunger, and the Germans’ astonishing
sense of duty and the abilities of their junior leaders.

Along with these first-hand accounts, Ellis himself takes a new and closer look at a number of fascinating but somewhat neglected or misunderstood aspects of the Stalingrad cauldron including sniping, desertion, spying, and the fate of German prisoners. His coverage of sniping is especially notable for new insights concerning the duel that allegedly took place between Soviet sniper Vasilii Zaitsev and a German sniper, Major Konings, a story told in the film Enemy at the Gates (2001). Ellis also includes an incisive reading of Oberst Arthur Boje’s published account of his capture, interrogation, and conviction for war crimes, and explores the theme of reconciliation in the works of two Stalingrad veterans, Kurt Reuber and Vasilii Grossman.

Rich in anecdotal detail and revealing moments, Ellis’s historical mosaic showcases an army that managed to display a vital resilience and professionalism in the face of inevitable defeat brought on by its leaders. It makes for compelling reading for anyone interested in one of the Eastern Front’s monumental battles.

Reviews:
"Characterized by sound scholarship, clarity, and acute attention to detail, Ellis’s work adds substantially to our understanding of the Battle of Stalingrad and the travails of the troops who fought, suffered, and often perished in the fighting.” - David M. Glantz, (author of The Stalingrad Trilogy)

“Ellis has uncovered a number of previously unavailable or neglected sources that offer valuable insight into the daily struggles for survival in the Stalingrad cauldron.” - Stephen G. Fritz, (author of Ostkrieg: Hitler’s War of Extermination in the East)

“A fascinating and essential volume for all students of the Eastern Front.” - Robert M. Citino, (author of The Wehrmacht Retreats: Fighting a Losing War, 1943)

Posted on the Eastern Front thread as well.

[Christie]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "I am sure that this new book (due for release - May 2013) will interest a few group members, I've already pre-ordered my copy.

[bookcover:The Stalingrad Cauldron: Inside the Encirclement and Destr..."

That sounds like a must buy to me.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Here are a few more excellent looking new releases due out in the next few months:


by Nuto Revelli

by Dennis Showalter

by Frank Ellis

by Gordon F Sander

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

This new book is due out in the UK in a few months and offers the WW2 enthusiast something not covered in much detail previously:

by Kaloyan Matev
Description:
This book provides a detailed history of motor vehicles and armoured fighting vehicles in the Bulgarian Army from 1936, during the last years of peace, until the end of the Second World War in 1945. For much of this period, Bulgaria was allied to Germany. The Bulgarian Army was mainly equipped with German weapons, or equipment captured by the Germans and then sold to Bulgaria. The negotiations as well as supplies of motor vehicles and armoured vehicles are described at length. The combat service of the army's armoured units is also described in detail, firmly based on archival research. Despite Bulgaria's entry into World War II as early as 1941, the only military actions during the first period of the war were related to the occupation of parts of Yugoslavia and Greece. The real combat service of the Bulgarian Army began in September 1944 against its former ally, the Germans. The delivery of armoured fighting vehicles for 1st Bulgarian Army from the Soviet 3rd Ukrainian Front 1945 is described in detail. Until very recently, the fate of all armoured fighting vehicles in the Bulgarian Army in 1945 remained completely unknown. The classified status of the documents prevented any detailed study. However, this is now possible, and full coverage is provided. In addition to a detailed narrative, the author also provides full information covering camouflage, markings, and unit insignia. The authoritative text is supported by over 600 photographs (the majority of them previously unpublished), colour profiles showing camouflage, markings, colour unit insignia and colour battle maps. This book is a result of the author's years of study in the Bulgarian Central Military Archive. Such a detailed study on this topic has not appeared before, and the author's work is unlikely to be superseded.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Another new title due out later this year that may interest some members:


by Lars Larsson
Description:
Sweden was neutral during the Second World War, but despite this, thousands of Swedes wanted to participate in the war - the largest group in Finland, where over 10,000 Swedes applied to fight against the Red Army. Another much smaller group, which saw action against the same enemy, was the Swedish SS volunteers. While the Danish and Norwegian SS volunteers are fairly well known today, their Swedish counterparts remain more unknown. Still, they saw action on both the Eastern Front and NW Europe, and participated in some of the bloodiest clashes: the initial stages of Operation Barbarossa, the winter of 1941/42, the battles of Kursk, Arnhem, Normandy, Narva, the Warsaw uprising, the Cherkassy and Kurland pockets and, finally, the end in Berlin. Compared to many other groups of volunteers, there was never an official recruitment drive in Sweden, which is why only some 180-200 men enlisted. Those who wanted to recruit themselves often had to make their way to the occupied countries - a fact that makes those Swedes who joined the SS volunteers in the truest sense. As such, this book is as much a history about the units, which the Swedes served in, as it is a story about the individuals themselves. It also asks, who were they? What motivated them? What did they experience and how did their service end? With the help of diaries, letters, interviews, police interrogations and German documents from both private and official archives, the history of the Swedish SS volunteers is reconstructed. The main focus is on those who served at the front, including volunteers in the 'Wiking', 'Nordland', 'Nord' divisions, minor units such as the Den Norske Legion, SS-Panzer-Brigade 'Gross' and the war correspondents of the SS-Standarte 'Kurt Eggers'. Also included are the Swedish non-combatants in the SS, such as the desk clerks within the SS-Hauptamt and security service personal of the RSHA. The book lets us follow individuals such as Hans Linde'n, who was the first named Swedish volunteer to fall in action aged barely 19 years old; the unpopular Swedish SS officer Gunnar Eklof; Elis Hoglund, who after several years on the Eastern Front deserted and returned to Sweden; Gosta Borg, who volunteered for the SS a second time as he was denied the chance of becoming an officer in Sweden; and Karl-Axel Bodin, the only Swede to be included in the list of suspected criminals at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, who joined the SD in March, 1945. The book includes over 150 photos, everything from civilian photos, portraits from the men's time in the SS, pictures taken in the field, post-war photos and documents. Most are from the private albums of the volunteers and many are previously unpublished. Thoroughly researched from primary sources, and providing plenty of absorbing detail, this book is a valuable addition to the history of the SS, and the men who volunteered to serve in it.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I think a few members are waiting for this book to be finally released:


by Joseph E. Persico
Description:
All American presidents are commanders in chief by law. Few perform as such in practice. In Roosevelt’s Centurions, distinguished historian Joseph E. Persico reveals how, during World War II, Franklin D. Roosevelt seized the levers of wartime power like no president since Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. Declaring himself “Dr. Win-the-War,” FDR assumed the role of strategist in chief, and, though surrounded by star-studded generals and admirals, he made clear who was running the war. FDR was a hands-on war leader, involving himself in everything from choosing bomber targets to planning naval convoys to the design of landing craft. Persico explores whether his strategic decisions, including his insistence on the Axis powers’ unconditional surrender, helped end or may have prolonged the war.

Taking us inside the Allied war councils, the author reveals how the president brokered strategy with contentious allies, particularly the iron-willed Winston Churchill; rallied morale on the home front; and handpicked a team of proud, sometimes prickly warriors who, he believed, could fight a global war. Persico’s history offers indelible portraits of the outsize figures who roused the “sleeping giant” that defeated the Axis war machine: the dutiful yet independent-minded George C. Marshall, charged with rebuilding an army whose troops trained with broomsticks for rifles, eggs for hand grenades; Dwight Eisenhower, an unassuming Kansan elevated from obscurity to command of the greatest fighting force ever assembled; the vainglorious Douglas MacArthur; and the bizarre battlefield genius George S. Patton. Here too are less widely celebrated military leaders whose contributions were just as critical: the irascible, dictatorial navy chief, Ernest King; the acerbic army advisor in China, “Vinegar” Joe Stilwell; and Henry H. “Hap” Arnold, who zealously preached the gospel of modern air power. The Roosevelt who emerges from these pages is a wartime chess master guiding America’s armed forces to a victory that was anything but foreordained.

What are the qualities we look for in a commander in chief? In an era of renewed conflict, when Americans are again confronting the questions that FDR faced—about the nature and exercise of global power—Roosevelt’s Centurions is a timely and revealing examination of what it takes to be a wartime leader in a freewheeling, complicated, and tumultuous democracy.

Reviews:
“When I was a boy growing up in the South Bronx, my heroes were Roosevelt’s centurions. As a soldier for thirty-five years, I made them my mentors and models. These men were heroes. They were fallible and occasionally vain, but we were certainly blessed to have such Americans leading the Greatest Generation during the world’s greatest conflict. Of course, the greatest centurion of them all was FDR himself, who knew how to lead his commanders, stroke their egos, and get the best from them, yet never left any doubt as to who was commander in chief. Joe Persico, my valued collaborator on my memoirs, has brought his formidable talents to bear to bring the centurions to life. He is at the top of his game in this defining classic.” — Colin L. Powell, General, U.S. Army (Retired)

“Joseph E. Persico has done it again! Roosevelt’s Centurions is a riveting, analytic recounting of FDR as top World War II strategist. Nobody before has written on Roosevelt as talent scout with the brilliant insight of Persico. I found Persico’s elucidation of the FDR—George Marshall relationship marvelous. A grand book for the ages!” — Douglas Brinkley, (author of Cronkite)

“Benefiting from his years of studying Franklin Roosevelt and his times, Joseph Persico has brought us a briskly paced story with much wisdom and new insights on FDR, his military liege men, World War II, and political and military leadership.” — Michael Beschloss, (author of Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America 1789–1989)

“With rigorous research, a fine eye for detail, and an entertaining ability to recount history, Joe Perisco deftly portrays the men behind the man, in addition to skillfully presenting the star himself, FDR, as recruiter in chief. A must-read for Americans concerned about war leadership then and now.” — Evan Thomas, (author of Ike’s Bluff: President Eisenhower's Secret Battle to Save the World)

“To a remarkable degree, we inhabit a world originated by Franklin D. Roosevelt — on World War II battlefields; in the gilded halls of diplomacy; above all, inside FDR's fertile, inscrutable imagination. Joe Persico brings all this to life with stunning originality, insight, and narrative drive. Familiar names — Marshall, Patton, Eisenhower, Churchill —a re here rescued from caricature. So are the strategic and political decisions that inform today’s debate over civil liberties in wartime. The last word on Roosevelt’s war, it’s safe to say, will never be written. But it’s hard to imagine anyone writing any better words than these.”— Richard Norton Smith, 9author of The Colonel: The Life and Legend of Robert R. McCormick 1880–1955)

“[Persico] is a polished storyteller and offers new insight into the tumultuous years of Roosevelt’s last two terms.” — The Denver Post

[Wade]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "This new book is due out in the UK in a few months and offers the WW2 enthusiast something not covered in much detail previously:

[bookcover:The Armoured Forces of the Bulgarian Army 1936-45: Oper..."

[Wade]

Now... there is an area of WW2 I have never really given much deliberation--The Bulgarian Armoured Forces-Hmmmm...that might be just the ticket for me,,,maybe..

[Christie]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Another new title due out later this year that may interest some members:


by Lars Larsson
Description:
S..."

Oh, definitely added to the wishlist along with . Thanks as always for posting AR. :)

[Antoine]

Bitter Glory: Poland and Its Fate, 1918-1939

Also something not usually given much deliberation is Poland 1920-1939. The most readable book I know on it is Richard Watts' "Bitter Glory". Well worth reading if one is interested in the background to WW2.

[Nick]

by Lars Larsson
Description:
S..."

Isn't this the one subtitled The Girl With the Runic Tattoo?

[Christie]

Antoine wrote: "Bitter Glory: Poland and Its Fate, 1918-1939

Also something not usually given much deliberation is Poland 1920-1939. The most readable book I know on it is Richard Watts' "Bitter Glory". Well wort..."

Antoine, that sounds excellent and has very good reviews. Have added to the wishlist.

[Nick]

Oh boy... I was just getting my TBR list under 100 books... guess what? it's back over that mark now. Thanks of all the great recommendations!

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Tends to happen here a lot Nick :)

[Liam]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Tends to happen here a lot Nick :)"

That is certainly true- I still have trouble actually believing that I have (roughly) 200 books in my "to read" stack(s)... I never had more than 20 or 30 at one time until I was more years old than that!
By the way, , which I am reading now, is not just about WWII but covers that time, and is really an excellent book. Laqueur, obviously, is brilliant, and this memoir is absolutely fascinating.

[Nick]

And yet another add! Thanks Liam!

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

We are like sharks and feed of each other :)

[Nick]

I wish I could read as fast as shark's eat!

I really enjoy and appreciate the interaction in this group. I've found out about so many terrific WWII related books since following WWII Readers. There is no way I would have ever discovered all of these in my life time. Now I just have to figure out how to read them all!

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Very true Nick - on both counts!

There is a great bunch of people here with diverse interests and reading tastes but a common thread which helps us all find books we would never have heard of before.

[Michael, Assisting Moderator Axis Forces]

Picked this book up today looks interesting

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Nice purchase Michael, it's sure to be a very interesting read, keep us all posted.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Here is a title due out in March 2013 in the UK that sounds quite interesting:


by Mark Urban
Description:
From evacuation from Tobruk in 1940 to the final dash to Hamburg in 1945, the 5th Royal Tank Regiment were at the frontline in both Europe and beyond during the years of the Second World War. Theirs was a war that saw them travel to Africa as part of the Desert Rats, before returning to the continent for the Normandy landings. Wherever they went, the notoriety of the 'Filthy Fifth' grew - revelling in their unkempt reputation and fighting by their own rules, whatever their superiors' orders. In fascinating detail, The Tank War explains how Britain had lost its advantage in tank warfare by the start of the Second War, but that shifts in tactics and leadership methods more than regained the lost ground. Overturning the received wisdom of much Second World War history, Mark Urban shows how the regiment's great advances were every bit the equal of the more recognised feats of the German Panzer divisions. Drawing on a wealth of research, from interviews with surviving members to a treasure trove of rarely used archive material, Mark Urban has produced a unflinchingly honest, unsentimental account of the 5th RTR's wartime experiences. Capturing both characters in their crew and exploring the strategy behind their success, The Tank War is not the story of an elite unit, but something more amazing: a regular unit of average men, thrust into war, who pulled together to achieve extraordinary things.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Another new title due out in a few months from the UK covering a subject that has not been covered in much detail previously:

by Peter Harmsen
Description:
This deeply researched book describes one of the great forgotten battles of the 20th century. At its height it involved nearly a million Chinese and Japanese soldiers, while sucking in three million civilians as unwilling spectators and, often, victims. It turned what had been a Japanese adventure in China into a general war between the two oldest and proudest civilizations of the Far East. Ultimately, it led to Pearl Harbor and to seven decades of tumultuous history in Asia. The Battle of Shanghai was a pivotal event that helped define and shape the modern world. In its sheer scale, the struggle for China's largest city was a sinister forewarning of what was in store for the rest of mankind only a few years hence, in theaters around the world. It demonstrated how technology had given rise to new forms of warfare, or had made old forms even more lethal. Amphibious landings, tank assaults, aerial dogfights and most importantly, urban combat, all happened in Shanghai in 1937. It was a dress rehearsal for World War II - or perhaps more correctly it was the inaugural act in the war - the first major battle in the global conflict. Actors from a variety of nations were present in Shanghai during the three fateful autumn months when the battle raged. The rich cast included China's ascetic Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and his Japanese adversary, General Matsui Iwane, who wanted Asia to rise from disunity, but ultimately pushed the continent toward its deadliest conflict ever. Claire Chennault, later of "Flying Tiger" fame, was among the figures emerging in the course of the campaign, as was First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. In an ironic twist, Alexander von Falkenhausen, a stern German veteran of the Great War, abandoned his role as a mere advisor to the Chinese army and led it into battle against the Japanese invaders. Written by Peter Harmsen, a foreign correspondent in East Asia for two decades, and currently bureau chief in Taiwan for the French news agency AFP, Shanghai 1937 fills a gaping chasm in our understanding of the Second World War.

[Nick]

Thanks AR! Looks like two great reads.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

They do, I am seriously thinking about ordering a copy of each :)

[Wade]

Thanks once again for the posts Mr. Rick-the Shanghai 1937-work is of much interest to me-if anyone would like a visual to this sad and sorry chapter check out the 2009 film-"City of Life and Death' Horrifying-but necessary viewing.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I purchased a copy of that DVD after you mentioned it before Wade - an excellent foreign film.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "We are like sharks and feed of each other :)"

Nice and eccentric Rick and suits us well :)

[Liam]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Another new title due out in a few months from the UK covering a subject that has not been covered in much detail previously:

by Peter..."

Yes, thanx Rick, this one looks really interesting...

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Good to hear its got you interested :)

[Michael, Assisting Moderator Axis Forces]

Picked up a copy of byAnne Nelson today

[Christie]

Michael wrote: "Picked up a copy of byAnne Nelson today"

OH!! I definitely must find a copy of that! That sounds outstanding.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Looks interesting thanks Michael.

[John]

What a bonus. I went to our local military book store today. Turns out they are moving so everything is 40% off! I restrained myself and only picked up three books.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Nice buys John and with 40% off! I don't know how you kept such dignified restraint :)

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Restraint is such a fine thing John ;)

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Damn, just stumbled across this book which is due out in a few months. I dare say I will have to order a copy:

by Henrik O. Lunde
Description:
Among the many controversies of World War II, prominent is the debate over Germany's strategy in the north of the Soviet Union, as the tide of war turned, and gigantic Russian armies began to close in on Berlin. In this long-awaited work, Henrik Lunde-former U.S. Special Forces officer and author of renowned previous works on the campaigns in Norway and Finland-turns his sights to the withdrawal of Army Group North.Providing cool-headed analysis to the problem, the author first acknowledges that Hitler-often accused of holding onto ground for the sake of it-had valid reasons in this instance to maintain control of the Baltic coast. Without it, his supply of iron ore from Sweden would have been cut off, German naval (U-boat) bases would have been compromised, and an entire simpatico area of Europe-including East Prussia-would have been forsaken. On the other hand, Germany's maintaining control of the Baltic would have meant convenient supply for forces on the coast-or evacuation if necessary-and perhaps most important, remaining German defensive pockets behind the Soviets' main drive to Europe would tie down disproportionate offensive forces. Stalwart German forces remaining on the coast and on their flank could break the Soviet tidal wave.However, unlike during today's military planning, the German high command, in a situation that changed by the month, had to make quick decisions and gamble, with the fate of hundreds of thousands of troops and the entire nation at stake on quickly decided throws of their dice.As Henrik Lunde carefully details in this work, Hitler guessed wrong. By leaving four entire battle-hardened armies in isolation along the Baltic, the Soviets pulling up to the Oder River encountered weaker opposition than they had a right to expect. Having economic (or aid) resources of their own, they cared little for Hitler's own supply line and instead simply lunged at his center of power: Berlin. Once that was taken the remaining German pockets could be wiped out. The Germans deprived themselves of many of their strongest forces when they most needed them, and the climactic battle for their capital took place. In this book, both combats and strategy are described in the final stages of the fighting in the Northern Theater, with Lunde's even-handed analysis of the campaign a reward to every student of World War II.

Also listed in the Eastern Front thread

[Christie]

John wrote: "What a bonus. I went to our local military book store today. Turns out they are moving so everything is 40% off! I restrained myself and only picked up three books.

and think you will find it a fascinating read. Have added to my wishlist. Nice shopping excursion John.