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[Linda]

thanks!

[Mark]

I read Cray's bio of Marshall and would recommend it!

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Linda wrote: "Can anyone recommend any recent books on George C. Marshall?"

Hi Linda,

I haven't read on the subject but I have heard good reviews about this title:

[bookcover:General of th..."

[Linda]

I just finished Brothers Rivals Victors and enjoyed it. It is interesting to see the reactions of Eisenhower Patton and Bradley laid out together as the events transpired. Reading that book made me realize I knew so little about George Marshall. I e-mailed the author Jonathan Jordan and received an e-mail. He is currently working on a book on FDR, Marshall, Stimson and King. I look forward to the publication of this book. Mr. Jordon spoke at the Pritzker Military Library last spring so I bought the book. I probably would not have purchased otherwise, I have read many bios on Eisenhower, Patton and Bradley. I was pleasantly surprised seeing the major events and the characters feelings. It was also a good review.

[carl]

AR, looks interesting, didn't know that about the
units on the russian front being involved.

kind of an odd line in the review, i'm sure
there's more to the story, but in the midst
of the 2nd year on the eastern front he's shocked by 5 innocent deaths?

'Aussie Rick' wrote: " in the summer of 1942, he heard that five Roma had been killed in cold blood

[bookcover:Valkyrie: The St..."

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

carl wrote: "AR, looks interesting, didn't know that about the
units on the russian front being involved.

kind of an odd line in the review, i'm sure
there's more to the story, but in the midst
of the 2nd ye..."

Yes, sort of strange to be shocked by 5 deaths during the carnage of the Eastern Front, will have to read the book to find out why I suppose :)

[Phyllis]

This one isn't new new, but it may be new to this group and it's a great read. The Jew with the Iron Cross: A Record of Survival in WWII Russia

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Phyllis, thanks for the information on your husband's book, I am sure some of the members here will check it out first chance they get.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I picked up a second hand copy of Russell Miller's book; "Nothing Less Than Victory" which is an oral history of D-Day. It was first published in 1993 and seems to have picked up some excellent reader reviews. Has anyone here read this book and if so what did they think of it?

by Russell Miller

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I've just stumbled across this new book covering the 82nd Airborne during WW2:



by Guy LoFaro
Description:
The 82nd Airborne Division spent more time in combat than any other American airborne unit of World War II, and its fierce battlefield tenacity earned it the reputation of one of the finest divisions in the world. Yet no comprehensive history of the 82nd during World War II exists today. The Sword of St. Michaelcorrects this significant gap in the literature, offering a lively narrative and thoroughly researched history of the famous division.
Author Guy LoFaro, himself a distinguished officer of the division, interweaves the voices of soldiers at both ends of the chain of command, from Eisenhower to the lowest private. Making extensive use of primary sources, LoFaro offers a work of insightful analysis, situating the division's exploits in a strategic and operational context.

Review:
“A comprehensive history of the 82nd Airborne Division in World War II, from an officer of that famed unit…A tour de force for military historians and WWII buffs, and a lesson on the leadership skills required to effectively conceive and coordinate a mission.” - Kirkus Reviews

[Patrick]

I just purchased Steel Boat,Iron Heart's. If anyone can give feed back I would be thankful. Hans Goebeler

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Phyllis wrote: "This one isn't new new, but it may be new to this group ........ "

Hi Phyllis, Thanks for the info on your husband's book. I added it to my TBR.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Here is another new release due out soon covering the eventful month of December 1941:


by Evan Mawdsley
Description:
In far-flung locations around the globe, an unparalleled sequence of international events took place between December 1 and December 12, 1941. In this riveting book, historian Evan Mawdsley explores how the story unfolded. He demonstrates how these dramatic events marked a turning point not only in the course of World War II but also in the direction of the entire century.

On Monday, December 1, 1941, the Japanese government made its final decision to attack Britain and America. In the following days, the Red Army launched a counterthrust in Moscow while the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and invaded Malaya. By December 12, Hitler had declared war on the United States, the collapse of British forces in Malaya had begun, and Hitler had secretly laid out his policy of genocide. Churchill was leaving London to meet Roosevelt as Anthony Eden arrived in Russia to discuss the postwar world with Stalin. Combined, these occurrences brought about a "new war," as Churchill put it, with Japan and America deeply involved and Russia resurgent. This book, a truly international history, examines the momentous happenings of December 1941 from a variety of perspectives. It shows that their significance is clearly understood only when they are viewed together.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Another new book, on a darker subject:


by Christian Ingrao
Description:
The Dirlewanger Brigade was an anti-partisan unit of the Nazi army, reporting directly to Heinrich Himmler. The members of the brigade were released prisoners—including men who had been convicted of burglary, assault, murder, and rape—who were believed to have the skills necessary for hunting down and capturing partisan fighters in their camps in the forests of the Eastern Front. Under the leadership of Oscar Dirlewanger, a convicted rapist, this was the group used for its special “talents” to help put down the Jewish uprising of the Warsaw Ghetto, killing an estimated 35,000 men, women, and children in one day.

Based on the archives from Germany, Poland, and Russia, The SS Dirlewanger Brigade offers an unprecedented look at one of the darkest chapters of World War II.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Not new but just arrived for me today
by Theodore Taylor

and a few weeks ago
by Edward Young

Mitscher is a man I've heard of (through Samuel Eliot Morison's superb US Naval Hisory of WWII) and I wanted to learn much more.

Edward Young's book is about his chequered war service, which came between his career in publishing. He worked for Penguin before WWII where, for Allen Lane, Young designed both the penguin and the now famous and evocative paperback covers (and although my copy is a nice hardback in green dustwrapper it seemed right to add it here with the Penguin cover).

[Steve]

A new book just published, that purports to relate the true story of what really happened to Hitler at the end of the war, has been getting some rave reviews on Amazon. It argues that he escaped to Argentina and lived out his life until the early 1960's.

Now before everyone screams "yeah sure", apparently the book is well documented by a couple of reputable authors, who researched the book extensively over a five year period. The recent discovery that the human skull that the Russians have in their possession, supposedly that of Hitler's, has in fact been shown to be that of a female and has cast doubt on the accepted version of Hitler's death in the bunker. You decide.



Product Description
DID HITLER--CODE NAME “GREY WOLF”--REALLY DIE IN 1945?

GRIPPING NEW EVIDENCE SHOWS WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED…

When Truman asked Stalin in 1945 whether Hitler was dead, Stalin replied bluntly, “No.” As late as 1952, Eisenhower declared: “We have been unable to unearth one bit of tangible evidence of Hitler's death.” What really happened?

Simon Dunstan and Gerrard Williams have compiled extensive evidence--some recently declassified--that Hitler actually fled Berlin and took refuge in a remote Nazi enclave in Argentina. The recent discovery that the famous “Hitler's skull” in Moscow is female, as well as newly uncovered documents, provide powerful proof for their case. Dunstan and Williams cite people, places, and dates in over 500 detailed notes that identify the plan's escape route, vehicles, aircraft, U-boats, and hideouts. Among the details: the CIA's possible involvement and Hitler's life in Patagonia--including his two daughters.

About the Author
A well-established author, filmmaker, and photographer, Simon Dunstan has written more than 50 books on military history, particularly on World War II and Vietnam. They include Fort Eben Emael: The Key to Hitler's Victory in the West (Osprey) and Centurion Universal Tank 1943-2003 (Osprey). He has also written and directed numerous military history documentaries for the History Channel.

An international television journalist for 30 years, Gerrard Williams became duty editor at Reuters Television. He has also worked as foreign duty editor at the BBC, Sky News, and APTN. In 1983, he directed his first documentary, Strength to Cry, on the famine in Sudan; it received international critical acclaim and was broadcast in 30 countries.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Thanks Steve it looks worth a read, and I have added it to my TBR. After reading your post I also saw a very favourable review elsewhere on the web.

[Steve]

Geevee wrote: "Thanks Steve it looks worth a read, and I have added it to my TBR. After reading your post I also saw a very favourable review elsewhere on the web."

If you go to the WW2talk forum, there is quite a discussion in progress concerning the book between co-author Gerrard Williams and forum members. He is willing to debate and back up the conclusions in the book. Quite an interesting discussion and worth taking a look.

p.s. The author has also posted a sample of the book on the forum, which is I believe, the first five chapters.

[Chris]

Well I went a little buying crazy. In my defense, all of the books I bought seem to have to be included in any good military history personal library. At least that's what I'm telling myself to justify it lol. I got two off of the Goodreads Bookswap, and the rest off of Amazon's used sellers for a total of $42 (about $5.25 each so not bad).



Now if only I could read as fast as I buy...

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Chrissy, some excellent books there and they should be considered required in all good military libraries, plus you seem to have gotten a good price for them :)

[Chris]

Hey Rick. Thanks for helping with my justification lol. If I feel real guilty then I'll just blame it on you ;-) When I joined this group and started reading all the discussions (including many of your posts) my WWII wishlist grew exponentially lol

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Chrissy, I know how you feel and I find it hard to pass up a good book although I do wonder when I'll get a chance to read them. It's still nice to have a copy in your library.

[Steve]

Some books I've recently aquired. Now I need to find the time to read them.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Some good books there too Steve, well done. I see you have one of my favourites and a classic; "The Struggle for Europe", I hope you like it.

by Chester Wilmot

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

If anyone is interested in South Africa's contribution to the Second World War, here is a new book covering their 6th Armoured Division in Italy:

by James Bourhill
Description:
Using archival sources and private documents recently unearthed, Come Back to Portofino chronicles the journey taken by volunteers in the 6th South African Armoured Division. From training camps in Egypt through to the blissful summer of 1945 the 'Div' left its mark on towns and villages across Italy. From Monte Cassino to the outskirts of Venice and the River Po the campaign lasted exactly twelve months. During the advance through Rome up to Florence, it was a case of constant movement and violent contact with the enemy. Experiences which left an enduring impression on returned soldiers included the periods of rest at Siena and Lucca as well as the four miserable winter months in the northern Apennines. Overall, the casualty rate was surprisingly low considering the ideal ambush country and mountain defences which had to be overcome. In the rifle companies however, the rate of attrition was high and replacements were few. Among the South Africans who are buried in Italy, there are those who died in vehicle accidents, from drowning and falling out of windows or from suicide. For the ordinary soldier the most important part of everyday life was contact with home or foraging for food and wine, and even enjoying the company of signorine when operations permitted. Nevertheless, it was not one long happy camping trip as was often portrayed in the press. The cast is made up of the famous regiments and ordinary South Africans who participated in these epic events.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "If anyone is interested in South Africa's contribution to the Second World War, here is a new book covering their 6th Armoured Division in Italy..."

AR this is great thanks - I have the official histories by Neil Orpen so your recommendation is bang on. Cheers

[Singleton]

I just bought a bunch of new books, some of which have been on my wishlist for some time now.

[Steve]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Some good books there too Steve, well done. I see you have one of my favourites and a classic; "The Struggle for Europe", I hope you like it.

by [autho..."


And written by an Aussie! I thought you might like that one...lol

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Steve wrote: "'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Some good books there too Steve, well done. I see you have one of my favourites and a classic; "The Struggle for Europe", I hope you like it.

[bookcover:The Struggle for Eu..."

Well what can I say :)

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Singleton wrote: "I just bought a bunch of new books, some of which have been on my wishlist for some time now.



[bookcover:DYIN..."

Some excellent books there as well Singleton. I have the last two but am yet to read them. Need to find more time!

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Geevee wrote: "'Aussie Rick' wrote: "If anyone is interested in South Africa's contribution to the Second World War, here is a new book covering their 6th Armoured Division in Italy..."

AR this is great thanks..."

My pleasure, I like to share good books :)

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

This arrived today and I must saw on close inspection it looks pretty damn good:


by Volker Griesser

The author is a paratrooper in the Bundeswehr and a member of the Bund Deutscher Fallschirmjager so hopefully he knows what he is talking/writing about!

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

I've spotted this which looks good. Published by the OUP it's not short at over 1000 pages and released in the UK at the end of the month.


by Peter Longerich (no photo)

Description:
As head of the SS, chief of police, 'Reichskommissar for the Consolidation of Germanness', and Reich Interior Minister, Heinrich Himmler enjoyed a position of almost unparalleled power and responsibility in Nazi Germany.
Perhaps more than any other single Nazi leader aside from Hitler, his name has become a byword for the terror, persecution, and destruction that characterized the Third Reich. His wide-ranging powers meant that he bore equal responsibility for the repression of the German people on the home front and the atrocities perpetrated by the SS in the East. Yet, in spite of his central role in the crimes of the Nazi regime, until now Himmler has remained a colourless and elusive figure in the history of the period.

In this, the first-ever comprehensive biography of the SS-Reichsführer, leading German historian Peter Longerich puts every aspect of Himmler's life under the microscope.
Masterfully interweaving the story of Himmler's personal life and political career with the wider history of the Nazi dictatorship, Longerich shows how skilfully he exploited and manipulated his disparate roles in the pursuit of his far-reaching and grandiose objectives. In the process, he illuminates the extraordinary degree to which Himmler's own personal prejudices, idiosyncrasies, and predilections made their mark on the organizations for which he was responsible - especially the SS, which in so many ways bore the characteristic hallmarks of its leader, and whose history remains both incomplete and incomprehensible without a detailed and intimate knowledge of its deeply sinister commander-in-chief.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Looks like a very interesting book Geevee. I have only read one other title on Himmler and that was by Peter Padfield back in the late 1990's.

by Peter Padfield

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Steve wrote: If you go to the WW2talk for..."

Thanks Steve - I checked out the discussion and its certainly got people interested, with Gerrard Williams responding to people's comments with diplomacy and measure.

I remain to be convinced of the story but will happily read nonetheless.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "... I have only read one other title on Himmler and that was by Peter Padfield back in the late 1990's.

by [author:Peter Padfie..."

Thanks Aussie Rick have added yet another of your recommendations to my TBR :)

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Ooops, sorry about that :)

If you like his book on Himmler than may I suggest his excellent biography on Donitz:

by Peter Padfield

[Singleton]

This arrived today and I must saw on close inspection it looks pretty damn good:

The author is a paratrooper in the Bundeswehr and a member of the Bund Deutscher Fallschirmjager so hopefully he knows what he is talking/writing about!

That sounds very interesting. Added it to my wishlist and looking forward to your review.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I will have to try and read it sooner than later then :)

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Ooops, sorry about that :)

If you like his book on Himmler than may I suggest his excellent biography on Donitz:

by Peter Padfield"

Doh! another for the TBR - have just ordered

by Peter Longerich

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

You will have to let us all know what you think of the book once you have had a chance to read it.

[Chris]

Just bought

Now I'm on a book-buying ban for the rest of the year, excluding books bought as gifts for others. And I actually mean it this time.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

No, you can't do that Chrissy :)

Some excellent books there!

[Chris]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "No, you can't do that Chrissy :)

Some excellent books there!"

Ok, then give me your credit card lol ;)

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

For those who enjoy oral histories of WW2 here is a recent release covering the war in North Africa:

by Julian Thompson
Description:
For Britain in the first half of the World War Two, the importance of defending the Middle East against the Axis powers was second only to defending the homeland against invasion. Had the Allies lost in North Africa, the vital life-line through the Suez Canal to Australia and India would have been cut. More crucial was protecting the route to the oilfields of the Persian Gulf. Without oil, Britain could not fight.

The initial threat came from a large Italian Army, who, from their bases in Libya, were quick to take British-held ground in Egypt. Yet the professional British soldiers, along with tough all-volunteer regiments from Australia and New Zealand, easily defeated the poorly lead Italians. Churchill, confident that this front was secure, transferred troops and equipment to Greece, little realising what the remaining troops would face when Rommel and his Panzer Division arrived.

With their armies fighting over vast distances on rugged terrain, and supply lines often stretched to breaking point, both Rommel and the then little-known General Montgomery had to take huge tactical risks. Good intelligence was vital, so the elite Long Range Desert Group was formed, capable of covert operations behind enemy lines. David Stirling famously founded the SAS in the Western Desert, trained to perform audacious sabotage missions.

Told in the voices of the men who were there this is the story of the Western Desert, and how the Allies struck the first successful blow to Axis forces and achieved this remarkable Second World War victory.

[Steve]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "For those who enjoy oral histories of WW2 here is a recent release covering the war in North Africa:

by Julian Thompson
Descr..."

Thanks Rick,

He also wrote a book on the Burma campaign, which is on my to read list, and has gotten some good reviews. I'll add this one also.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Steve wrote: He also wrote a book on the Burma campaign, which is on my to read list, and has gotten some good reviews. I'll add this one also..."

I highly recommend by Julian Thompson too

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Geevee wrote: "I've spotted this which looks good


..."

Well it arrived today - big volume and looking very interesting...I just need to find time to read this, especially as I have so many good books waiting already.

I also ordered these two too:

by Robert Gerwarth (no photo) and
by David Faber (no photo)

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Geevee, I have seen that book on "Hitler's Hangman" which has me interested so I'd be keen to hear what you think about it if you get a chance to read it. I have read this account of Reinhard Heydrich which I thought was pretty good.

by Günther Deschner

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I've just stumbled across this book in case it interested anyone else:


by Christopher Hale
Description:
"Fascinating - assiduously researched". (Michael Burleigh). "Hitler's Foreign Executioners" reveals for the first time Heinrich Himmler's secret master plan for Europe: an SS empire that would have no place for either the Nazi Party or Adolf Hitler. His astonishingly ambitious plan depended on the recruitment of tens of thousands of 'Germanic' people from every corner of Europe, and even parts of Asia, to build an 'SS Europa'. This book, researched in archives all over Europe and using first-hand testimony, exposes Europe's dirty secret: nearly half a million Europeans and more than a million Soviet citizens enlisted in the armed forces of the Third Reich to fight a deadly crusade against a mythic foe, Jewish-Bolshevism. Even today, some apologists claim that these foreign SS volunteers were merely soldiers 'like any other' and fought a decent war against Stalin's Red Army. Christopher Hale demonstrates conclusively that these surprisingly common views are mistaken. By taking part in Himmler's murderous master plan, these foreign executioners hoped to prove that they were worthy to join his future 'SS Europa'. But as the Reich collapsed in 1944, Himmler's monstrous scheme led to bitter confrontations with Hitler - and to the downfall of the man once known as 'loyal Heinrich'.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "I've just stumbled across this book in case it interested anyone else:

by Christopher Hale

Hi Aussie Rick,
Thanks for this, which I have added to my TBR, and also this one too

by Günther Deschner