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['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Geevee wrote: "Rick this is the one I read but couldn't see it whilst searching. I'm of to correct my own shelf thanks."

I found it to be a very good read, gives you an idea behind why he did a lot of the things he did, a good and well written account.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

It does and I thought Williams told the story well in a very readable fashion too.

[Eric_W]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Quite a number of good books on the subject Ashley, here are just a few suggestions:

Interesting that both the Toland and Pallud books have the same cover.

In the meantime, I have been looking for a book describing German uses of the Koenigstein fortress outside of Dresden as a prison during WW II. It was used later by the Russians as a hospital, but anything on operations in that area of Saxony would also be useful. Thanks.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Sounds like this might be a hard request Eric_W, hopefully some members might be able to offer some suggestions/advice. Here is some additional information on the fortress for those interested:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6n...

[Morgiana]

Hi there,

I am searching a book about Albert Goering, brother of Hermann Goering, who saved several Jews during WW2 - it is written by an Australian author.
Unfortunately I don't remember the title and the author's name, so my search in Internet was unsuccessful - maybe someone can help me out?
(I know this book exist, but can't find it).

[Steve]

Morgiana wrote: "Hi there,

I am searching a book about Albert Goering, brother of Hermann Goering, who saved several Jews during WW2 - it is written by an Australian author.
Unfortunately I don't remember the titl..."

Hi Morgiana,

The book is called "Thirty Four" by William Hastings Burke.

Good luck.

[Morgiana]

Steve wrote: "Morgiana wrote: "Hi there,

I am searching a book about Albert Goering, brother of Hermann Goering, who saved several Jews during WW2 - it is written by an Australian author.
Unfortunately I don't ..."

Steve, that's it, thanks so much!

I found an interesting article in The Guardian about this book and about the two brothers:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/feb/20/albert-goering-hermann-goering-brothers

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Thanks Steve for helping Morgiana with that book and thanks also for the link Morgiana :)

[Wade]

good day to all...i am in the Pacific Theater this go 'round and need some help on material covering.....Port Morsbey..Milne Bay..Coral Sea...Buna, Gona....Iguess what i am after is the New Guinea Campaign to be more precise...Soloman Sea.ect... thanks group.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Wade wrote: "good day to all...i am in the Pacific Theater this go 'round and need some help on material covering.....Port Morsbey..Milne Bay..Coral Sea...Buna, Gona....Iguess what i am after is the New Guinea ..."

Hi Wade,
I've not read this but it might be worth checking out

by George H. Johnston

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I haven't seen that book before Geevee, nice recommendation!

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Some others good books on the subject you could consider Wade are:


by James Campbell
Reviews:
"Author Campbell (The Final Frontiersman) retraces the steps of the U.S. Army's 32nd Infantry Division, and its harrowing fight to capture Buna, New Guinea from the Japanese, in this grunt's-eye-view of one harrowing WWII mission. The 32nd was a National Guard Division that had made a name for itself on the battlefields in WWI, but by the time America entered WWII, they were less than prepared. Still, the division was shipped to Australia without any effective combat training, from which they were sent to navigate New Guinea's rain forests without any jungle training, or even proper supplies. Eager to take the fight to the enemy, the men of the 32nd were not ready for their fight against the island itself, a poorly mapped country with no overland roads, virtually impassable mountains, crocodile-filled swamps and disease-carrying mosquitoes. Campbell's novel-like retelling shows how they accomplished what many would call impossible, or at least suicidal; at the same time, Campbell accounts for the Japanese in New Guinea, who suffered the same, if not worse-both high commands viewed New Guinea as crucial, but not crucial enough to properly support. This intense narrative is a fitting tribute and an excellent, relevant illustration of that elusive phenomenon known as the fog of war." - Publishers Weekly

"Campbell brings to vivid life one of the more forgotten, grislier campaigns of World War II, the Buna Trail campaign in New Guinea. The Japanese were trying to get a foothold on the south coast of the island, opposite Australia. The American Thirty-second Infantry Division had the job of driving them back over the Owen Stanley Mountain. It succeeded, at the cost of more than 10,000 casualties, four-fifths of them from tropical diseases contracted in the face of heavy rain, astonishing depths of mud, rugged terrain, perpetually rancid weather, shortage of supplies (including medicines), and, not incidentally, the Japanese. The most poignant part of the book consists of the letters of an army surgeon who eventually committed suicide, but every part of the book entitles it to a berth in WWII collections." - Booklist

by Paul Ham

by Peter Brune

by Craig & Marutani, Hajime Collie

[Wade]

Thank you Mr. Rick & GeeVee i just KNEW you would have the answers to my inquiries...best group..EVER...i am on my way to scout out the above mentioned.....over and out.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I've moved this post from Josh to this thread in case anyone can help him with his request:

I just finished Hell to Pay: Operation Downfall and the Invasion of Japan, 1945-1947 which is a pretty interesting read on the planned details of Olympic (invasion of Kyushu, fall 1945) and Coronet (Honshu near Tokyo, spring 1946).

I've been interested in this topic every since the computer game "Aces of the Pacific" which included "WWII: 1946" expansion with Olympic and Coronet. The manual had a pretty nice writeup on the fictional campaign, although one which now clearly has too many counter-factual points.

This seems like at topic ripe for nonfiction and especially fiction/speculation, but which seems to get little attention beyond enough to analysis to show the invasion was definitely worse than using the atomic bombs. Downfall: The End of the Imperial Japanese Empire addresses the invasion in that context.

Any other interesting books on this topic?

[carl]

" This seems like at topic ripe for nonfiction and especially fiction/speculation."

i don't have any suggestions, but i agree on the
fiction part. kinda sorta like an 'SS-GB' for japan.

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Looking for a good book or two on the war in the Balkans. Going to have an opportunity to wander the region soon.

[Tom]

Can't comment much on them but here are a few from my TBR pile...

by[ author:Misha Glenny|50524]

by Mark Mazower

by Leften Stavros Stavrianos

[Tom]

This may be of some use.
Here is a list on he subject from an older military intelligence bulletin ...

The Balkans


The Albanians: A Modern History
by Miranda Vickers, 1999.


Balkans Ghosts: A Journey through History
by Robert Kaplan, 1993.


Balkan Tragedy: Chaos and Dissolution after the Cold War
by Susan L. Woodward, 1995.


The Balkans since 1453
by L.S. Stavrianos and Traian Stoianovich, 2000.


Between Serb and Albanian: A History of Kosovo
by Miranda Vickers, 1998.


Bosnia: A Short History
by Noel Malcom, 1994.


The Bosnian Muslims: Denial of a Nation
by Francine Friedman, 1994.


The Bridge on the Drina
by Ivo Andric, 1977.


The Code of Leke Dukagjini The Kanuni, 1989.


Croatia: A Nation Forged in War
by Marcus Tanner, 1998.


Eastward to Tartary: Travels in the Balkans, the Middle East and the Caucasus
by Robert D. Kaplan, 2001.


The Fall of Yugoslavia: The Third Balkan War
by Misha Glenny, 1993.


Hearts Grown Brutal: Sagas of Sarajevo
by Roger Cohen, 1998


Impossible Country: A Journey Through the Last Days of Yugoslavia
by Brian Hall, 1994.


Kosovo: A Short History
by Noel Malcolm, 2000.


Love Thy Neighbor: A Story of War
by Peter Maass, 1996.


Seasons in Hell: Understanding Bosnia's War
by Ed Vulliamy, 1994.


The Serbs: The Guardians of the Gate
by R.G.D. Laffan, 1990.


The Serbs: History, Myth, and the Destruction of Yugoslavia
by Tim Judah, 1998.


Why Bosnia? Writings on the Balkan War
by Rabia Ali, 2002.


Yugoslavia: Death of a Nation
by Laura Silber and Allan Little, 1996

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I think you've covered the area quite well Tom, many thanks :)

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Indeed Tom, nice coverage. Have read many of the books related to Yugoslavia breakup and Bosnian War. Kaplan's books are also superb. But some other good ones there I haven't heard of. Thanks.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Thanks Tom for doing this. How did you find by Mark Mazower?

I have his on my TBR (I own a copy as it looked very interesting).

[Tom]

Geevee wrote: "Thanks Tom for doing this. How did you find by Mark Mazower?

I have his [bookcover:Hitler's Empire Nazi Rule In Occupied Europe] on my TBR (I own a copy ..."

I have not had a chance to read it yet, was high on my TBR list though - if I could only find my copy...

[Jolo]

I'm a little embarrassed at asking this on here, but do any of you guys here know of any book that definitively covers the Battle of Corregidor, the surrender of Bataan and the Bataan Death March? Doesn't matter from which perspective, just as long as it pertains to the mentioned events. Thanks!

[Tom]

I read 'Tears in the Darkness' last year - a recent book, decent account - recommended.
Recently picked up 'Give Us This Day' a personal account that haven't had a chance to read it yet, probably does not cover the battles very well. There are many other books on the subject.

Here are a few to starters...


by Michael Norman

by Sidney Stewart

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I really enjoyed this account on Corregidor:


by Eric Morris

[Jolo]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "I really enjoyed this account on Corregidor:


by Eric Morris"

Thank you!! It's now on my amazon wish list! XD

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

My pleasure, if you do get a copy I hope you enjoy it :)

[Jerome]

Anyone know any good books on the fighting in Scandinavia 1939-1940?

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Oooh, interesting topic, heaps of books on Finland and Norway of course but Scandinavia, let me have a dig around and I will see what I can find.

[Jerome]

Well, Finland and Norway ARE part of Scandinavia...:)

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I remember a series of books by Ian Allan Publishing that covered this theatre but they aren't very big books:

by Will Fowler

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

This one looks interesting and covers the whole period and area:


by Adam R. A. Claasen
Description:
Adolf Hitler had high hopes for his conquest of Norway, which held both great symbolic and great strategic value for the Führer. Despite early successes, however, his ambitious northern campaign foundered and ultimately failed. Adam Claasen for the first time reveals the full story of this neglected episode and shows how it helped doom the Third Reich to defeat.
Hitler and Raeder, the chief of the German navy, were determined to take and keep Norway. By doing so, they hoped to preempt Allied attempts to outflank Germany, protect sea lanes for German ships, access precious Scandinavian minerals for war production, and provide a launchpad for Luftwaffe and naval operations against Great Britain. Beyond those strategic objectives, Hitler also envisioned Norway as part of a pan-Nordic stronghold--a centerpiece of his new world order. But, as Claasen shows, Hitler's grand expectations were never realized.

Göring's Luftwaffe was the vital spearhead in the invasion of Norway, which marked a number of wartime firsts. Among other things, it involved the first large-scale aerial operations over sea rather than land, the first time operational objectives and logistical needs were fulfilled by air power, and the first deployment of paratroopers.

Although it got off to a promising start, the German effort, particularly against British and arctic convoys, was greatly hampered by flawed strategic thinking, interservice rivalries between the Luftwaffe and navy, the failure to develop a long-range heavy bomber, the diversion of planes and personnel to shore up the German war effort elsewhere, and the northern theater's harsh climate and terrain.

Claasen's study covers every aspect of this ill-fated campaign from the 1940 invasion until war's end and shows how it was eventually relegated to a backwater status as Germany fought to survive in an increasingly unwinnable war. His compelling account sharpens our picture of the German air force and widens our understanding of the Third Reich's way of war.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

There is this book that you may have to do a search on; Anglo-French plans for a campaign in Scandinavia 1939-1940 by Rosalyn Susanna Wardwell (University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1964).

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Here are a few books that I have recently purchased that have picked up some very good reviews but I haven't read yet that cover the region your interested in:


by Henrik O. Lunde

by Henrik O. Lunde

and by Geirr H. Haarr

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Jerome wrote: "Well, Finland and Norway ARE part of Scandinavia...:)"


Aaah yes but I thought you were looking for one book that encompassed the whole area/campaign :)

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Has anyone read either of and by Geirr H. Haarr

This is fiction by John Steinbeck but was an enjoyable read.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I really need to try and squeeze Geirr Haarr's books in soon Geevee.

[Jerome]

Thanks everybody.

Another request: does anyone know any good books on the battles for Kharkov?

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Jerome,

I have the following two books in my library but must confess to not having read them yet:

by David M. Glantz

by George M. Nipe, Jr.


There is also this one:


by Mark Healy

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Another book that I have seen and picked up but couldn't afford at the time was this title by J.J.Fedorowicz:

by Jean Restayn
Description:
A superb photo coverage of the daring German recapture of Kharkov in early 1943 - largely by SS armored formations. Most of the exceptional photos have never been published before or are rare. The photos showcase German armor, uniforms and other military equipment - many are full page. Starting in December 1942, they take the reader through the many small actions across the Russian countryside and small villages, culminating in the street fighting for Kharkov in March of 1943. Their panoramic scope of the photographs will surprise and please the reader. If you enjoy photos of German armor, uniforms, equipment and known personalities, this book is for you. The 32 pages of artwork from Mr. Restayn are of his usual superb quality, showing the various German and Russian vehicles and aircraft which were employed in the fighting.

[Carroline]

I'm looking for some books that were written by AUS serving soldiers during the war. I want to read their accounts of their time in the war.

I have read one book that fits the above
A Doctor's War
by Rowley Richards

This is the style Im looking for.

Thanks a bunch :)

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Caroline, I recently picked up a second-hand copy of this book however I have not read it yet but it would be well worth checking out. The author served in North Africa and then after El Alamein returned to Australia and then took part in the Pacific campaign.

by G. H Fearnside
Description:
The reminiscences of an Australian infantry soldier in World War II with extraordinary vivid accounts of battles, notably one that took place at a unknown ridge outside Tobruk named Ed Duda, and the much vaster conflict at Alamein, with moving accounts of the heroisims and fears of men in battle. Reminiscences written with candour, compassion and humour - and the authority that is of personal experience.

[Carroline]

Thanks for that Rick :)

[CJ]

I'm looking for a romance set in ww2 setting can be anywhere. I hope I've posted it in the correct place. I'm helping my cousin find some. She's a huge history buff and also really into romance. Thanks in advance.

[carl]

here's a shot at a few:











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[Míceál]

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[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Hi Limcj, not sure if these are what you are looking for:
by Harry Bowling

by Pamela Evans

by Lily Baxter

by Maureen Lee

by Annie Groves

[Jerome]

I'm looking for some books covering the fighting in Syria, Iran, and the Middle East in general. Anyone?

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Jerome - hope these help:

This one is part of the official British history Paiforce: The Official Story Of The Persia And Iraq Command 1941-1946 by HMSO/The War Office published in 1948 (I can't find it listed on GR)

by Barrie G. James

by Christopher Shores

by Robert Lyman

by Geoffrey Warner

[Jerome]

Sweet, thanks!