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[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Hi Liz, adding to the other recommendations you could see if you could get a copy of this: The Lions of Iwo Jima: The Story of Combat Team 28 and the Bloodiest Battle in Marine Corps History by Fred Haynes

Not sure if this is any interest but a short account here on the Navy Flight Nurses who helped treat and air evacuate between 6th - 21st March 1945, 2393 Marines and Sailors from Iwo Jima.

First Navy Flight Nurse on a Pacific Battlefield by Gill Dewitt

Hope these are a help.

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4triplezed wrote: "Liz wrote: "I'd really like to hear your recommendations on any book that really details the battle of Iwo Jima, particularly the role of Easy Co., 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Div. I n..."

Thanks for your recommendation. L.

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'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Liz wrote: "I'd really like to hear your recommendations on any book that really details the battle of Iwo Jima, particularly the role of Easy Co., 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Div. I n..."

Thanks for your recommendation. Liz

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'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Liz wrote: "I'd really like to hear your recommendations on any book that really details the battle of Iwo Jima, particularly the role of Easy Co., 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Div. I n..."

Thanks for your recommendation. Liz

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4triplezed wrote: "Liz wrote: "I'd really like to hear your recommendations on any book that really details the battle of Iwo Jima, particularly the role of Easy Co., 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Div. I n..."

Thanks for your recommendation. Liz

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4triplezed wrote: "'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Liz wrote: "I'd really like to hear your recommendations on any book that really details the battle of Iwo Jima, particularly the role of Easy Co., 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine ..."

4triplezed wrote: "Liz wrote: "I'd really like to hear your recommendations on any book that really details the battle of Iwo Jima, particularly the role of Easy Co., 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Div. I n..."

4triplezed wrote: "'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Liz wrote: "I'd really like to hear your recommendations on any book that really details the battle of Iwo Jima, particularly the role of Easy Co., 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine ..."

Thanks for your recommendation. Liz

[Marc]

John wrote: ""The Fighting Seebees" is on television right now. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good book on the Seebees."

Just saw this one pop up in my recommendations on Amazon:

From Omaha to Okinawa: The Story of the Seabees

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Nice recommendation :)

[Jenn]

I posted a couple of years ago re: books on the Pacific War and got some great recs. I've been down the rabbit hole since then and have mostly used the excellent included bibliographies to find additional books.

But I'm back, after mention of the Dolittle Raid in my most-recent raid. Anyone have a good book about this? Much thanks.

[Marc]

Jenn wrote: "I posted a couple of years ago re: books on the Pacific War and got some great recs. I've been down the rabbit hole since then and have mostly used the excellent included bibliographies to find add..."

I would definitely recommend these two:

Target Tokyo: Jimmy Doolittle and the Raid That Avenged Pearl Harbor

I Could Never Be So Lucky Again

[Colin]

Those two books are solid on the subject. FYI my wife and I are honorary Doolittle Raiders.

[Jenn]

Marc wrote: "Jenn wrote: "I posted a couple of years ago re: books on the Pacific War and got some great recs. I've been down the rabbit hole since then and have mostly used the excellent included bibliographie..."

Thank you so much, Marc!

[happy]

Marc wrote: "Jenn wrote: "I posted a couple of years ago re: books on the Pacific War and got some great recs. I've been down the rabbit hole since then and have mostly used the excellent included bibliographie..."

Jenn, I'll second Marc's rec on Target Tokyo: Jimmy Doolittle and the Raid That Avenged Pearl Harbor

It's probably the best book on the subject I've ever read. It just might become the go-to-book on the subject. I gave it 5 stars on GR.
I Could Never Be So Lucky Again is also very good.

[Jenn]

happy wrote: "Marc wrote: "Jenn wrote: "I posted a couple of years ago re: books on the Pacific War and got some great recs. I've been down the rabbit hole since then and have mostly used the excellent included ..."

Good to know. I'll be picking it up soon.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I fully agree with Marc and Happy in regards to "Target Tokyo", its been the best book I've read on the Doolittle Raid.

[Leigh]

Just wondering if anyone had any suggestion for books on the Battle of the Coral Sea?

[Lee]

Re: Coral Sea

I'm a fan of John Lundstrom's works, so I'll point to
The First South Pacific Campaign: Pacific Fleet Strategy, December 1941-June 1942, which is about the strategy that put both sides on the path to the battle.

Black Shoe Carrier Admiral: Frank Jack Fletcher at Coral Seas, Midway, and Guadalcanal is a biography of the sometimes-maligned US commander in that battle.

The First Team: Pacific Naval Air Combat from Pearl Harbor to Midway, which is a very detailed look at the USN's fighter squadrons through Midway.

The Barrier and the Javelin: Japanese and Allied Pacific Strategies, February to June 1942 is also a strategic-background work.

That's what I can think of quickly.

[Marc]

Leigh wrote: "Just wondering if anyone had any suggestion for books on the Battle of the Coral Sea?"

On top of Lee's suggestions, there are also these:

Blue Skies and Blood

Queen Of The Flat Tops: The U.S.S. Lexington And The Coral Sea Battle

The Battle for Hell's Island: How a Small Band of Carrier Dive-Bombers Helped Save Guadalcanal

The latter two aren't exclusively about the Battle of the Coral Sea, but they contain lots of information about the Lexington's part in the battle.

[Shirley]

The Battle of the Coral Sea: The History and Legacy of World War II’s First Major Battle Between Aircraft Carriers
by Charles River

[Michael]

After our last move my library is in two different locations, however, regarding the Battle of the Coral Sea I found this one on my shelf. I have not read it yet but have enjoyed the writings of Edwin P. Hoyt in the past.
by Edwin P. Hoyt

I also read Queen of the Flat Tops in high school and found it very interesting. I own a copy and have recently been planning to re-read it actually. If I find any others I will post them.

[JD]

I would like to know if there are any books covering German convoys at sea? There are so many about the Allied convoys.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

To be honest Kosie I'm not too sure that the Germans run many, if any, sea convoys, maybe in the Baltic Sea? There are some members here who are keen naval enthusiasts and they might know something more.

Any suggestions or ideas folks to help Kosie with his question?

[JD]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "To be honest Kosie I'm not too sure that the Germans run many, if any, sea convoys, maybe in the Baltic Sea? There are some members here who are keen naval enthusiasts and they might know something..."

Thanks Aussie Rick, I only ask because I read in the Coastal Convoys that the Allies started attacking German convoys on the French coast when the tide started turning in the West.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hopefully someone will come up with a book or additional information for you soon.

Here is a WW2 film clip of an Allied air attack on a German convoy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y0ao...

[JD]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Hopefully someone will come up with a book or additional information for you soon.

Here is a WW2 film clip of an Allied air attack on a German convoy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y0ao..."

Thank you very much for all the help!!

[Jonny]

Kosie wrote: "I would like to know if there are any books covering German convoys at sea? There are so many about the Allied convoys."

My only experience is from Coastal Command's perspective:
A Separate Little War: The Banff Coastal Command Strike Wing Versus the Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe in Norway September 1944 to May 1945; only small convoys but if memory serves there were one or two eyewitness accounts from the ground.

[JD]

Jonny wrote: "Kosie wrote: "I would like to know if there are any books covering German convoys at sea? There are so many about the Allied convoys."

My only experience is from Coastal Command's perspective:
[bo..."

Thank you very much Jonny, will definitely have a look at it.

[carl]

Kosie, this book details British torpedo boat attacks on German convoys. It was published in 1945, the author was writing it as the war went on, so there are some goods and bads to that, not having the post war research on events, but he was there ! An interesting angle is that he also often gives the German propaganda that was broadcast about a particular fight.



The Battle of the Narrow Seas: The History of the Light Coastal Forces in the Channel & North Sea, 1939-1945


Kosie wrote: "Jonny wrote: "Kosie wrote: "I would like to know if there are any books covering German convoys at sea? There are so many about the Allied convoys."

My only experience is from Coastal Command's pe..."

[JD]

carl wrote: "Kosie, this book details British torpedo boat attacks on German convoys. It was published in 1945, the author was writing it as the war went on, so there are some goods and bads to that, not having..."

Thanks Carl, much appreciated.

[Doreen]

I am looking for ebooks on the Rhineland Campaign which my dad was in and the Battle Of Leyte Gulf which my grandfather was in. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Hi Doreen,

Maybe these books might be of interest:

Rhineland: The Battle to End the War by Denis Whitaker

Our Tortured Souls: The 29th Infantry Division in the Rhineland, November - December 1944 by Joseph Balkoski

The Battle of Leyte Gulf, 23-26 October, 1944 by Thomas J. Cutler

[Marc]

Doreen wrote: "I am looking for ebooks on the Rhineland Campaign which my dad was in and the Battle Of Leyte Gulf which my grandfather was in. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks."

Some other books on Leyte Gulf:

The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour

Storm Over Leyte: The Philippine Invasion and the Destruction of the Japanese Navy

Intrepid Aviators: The True Story of U.S.S. Intrepid's Torpedo Squadron 18 and Its Epic Clash With the Superbattleship Musashi

[Manray9]

Marc wrote: "Doreen wrote: "I am looking for ebooks on the Rhineland Campaign which my dad was in and the Battle Of Leyte Gulf which my grandfather was in. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks."

Some ..."

Hornfischer's Last Stand... does honor to Commander Ernest Evans who, off Samar in 1944, earned a rightful place alongside John Paul Jones, Stephen Decatur, Oliver Hazard Perry and Farragut.

[Doreen]

Thank you everyone. You've all given me a lot to go on.

[Doreen]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Hi Doreen,

Maybe these books might be of interest:

Rhineland: The Battle to End the War by Denis Whitaker

[b..."
Rick,
At one point my dad was on loan to Third Army under Patton. I still have his uniform patch. Does that help?

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I will see what other books I can find Doreen and let you know.

[Marc]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "I will see what other books I can find Doreen and let you know."

Doreen, do you know what division your father was in? That would help in finding some relevant books.

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Doreen wrote: "I am looking for ebooks on the Rhineland Campaign which my dad was in and the Battle Of Leyte Gulf which my grandfather was in. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks."

Sea of Thunder: Four Commanders and the Last Great Naval Campaign 1941-1945 is also good for a look at both sides in the battle. "The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors" remains the best, and one of the best war at sea books ever written.

[Layla]

Camden wrote: "Hi all!

I'm looking for a book on...American women in the military in WWII! My friend and I want to know more about the subject and we've got a whole lot of acronyms (WAVES, WASPS, WAC etc) and no..."

Years ago my mum brought be a book called Rosie The Rivvetior. It is about the woman of Ww2 when they were in the factory’s.

[Phrodrick slowed his growing backlog]

Start with the documentary DVD
Top Secret Rosies: The Female "Computers" of WWII
Our Mothers' War: American Women at Home and at the Front During World War II
The Spy Who Loved: The Secrets and Lives of Christine Granville
Flames in the Field: The Story of Four SOE Agents in Occupied France
Lady in the Navy: A Personal Reminiscence
More Than a Uniform: A Navy Woman in a Navy Man's World
And If I Perish: Frontline U.S. Army Nurses in World War II
"Okay, Girls - Man Your Bunks!" Tales from the Life of a WWII Navy WAVE

I have not read all of these, but post your reviews as you do.
Great topic hope to see more examples

[Liz V.]

Layla wrote: "Camden wrote: "Hi all!
I'm looking for a book on...American women in the military in WWII! My friend and I want to know more about the subject and we've got a whole lot of acronyms (WAVES, WASPS, ..."

Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers Who Helped Win World War II by Liza Mundy
We Band of Angels: The Untold Story of American Nurses Trapped on Bataan by the Japanese by Elizabeth M. Norman

[Colin]

My wife Anne's grandmother is still alive, and she was a US Navy Intel cryptographer and code breaker. Amazing woman who will still not discuss her "secrets".

[Liz V.]

Colin wrote: "My wife Anne's grandmother is still alive, and she was a US Navy Intel cryptographer and code breaker. Amazing woman who will still not discuss her "secrets"."

That had been the case of most of the women whom Mundy interviewed. Their families had been unaware of their wartime service. It would be interesting to know what your grandmother-in-law thinks of Mundy's book. I feel sure Mundy mentions the restrictions on disclosure being lifted.

[Colin]

She was recruited as her parents were from "Greater Syria" or modern Lebanon, and she spoke Arabic, French, English and learned German, played chess and was a wizard at mathematics. I do know that she was one of the few American women to have knowledge of Ultra, with the highest security clearance (rare for a first generation born American back then) but that is about it.

[Liz V.]

Colin wrote: "She was recruited as her parents were from "Greater Syria" or modern Lebanon, and she spoke Arabic, French, English and learned German, played chess and was a wizard at mathematics. I do know that ..."
Impressive.

[Doreen]

I'm interested in the history of the Block Island. The first Block Island was sunk by a U-boat in the Atlantic. My grandfather was on the Block Island and survived. There was a second Block Island in the Pacific. It participated in the battle of Leyte Gulf. Any help would be appreciated.

[Liz V.]

Doreen wrote: "I'm interested in the history of the Block Island. The first Block Island was sunk by a U-boat in the Atlantic. My grandfather was on the Block Island and survived. There was a second Block Island ..."

Have you checked out www.ussblockisland.org?

[Doreen]

Liz V. wrote: "Doreen wrote: "I'm interested in the history of the Block Island. The first Block Island was sunk by a U-boat in the Atlantic. My grandfather was on the Block Island and survived. There was a secon..."

No I haven't. Thanks for the tip.

[Steve]

How does Evans' trilogy compare with some of the others out there?The Coming of the Third Reich

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I've only read the third/final volume of the trilogy and found it to be an excellent account, can't say much about the first two books though.

The Third Reich at War by Richard J. Evans