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[Ankit]

Anyone have any recommendations of some not-so-famous-good-book on the Jews-Nazi theme?

[Colin]

Depends upon the angle you want to look at. I wrote one on Einsatzgruppen actions and partisan activity, complete with interviews. Focus was upon the legitimacy of these actions according to international law.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Ankit wrote: "Anyone have any recommendations of some not-so-famous-good-book on the Jews-Nazi theme?"

I recently read this new book by Laurence Rees and would highly recommend it:

The Holocaust: A New History by Laurence Rees

[Steve]

snyder's books are good as well.

Bloodlands

Black Earth: The Holocaust as History and Warning

[Jonny]

If you really want to live it, Martin Gilbert's
The Holocaust: The Jewish Tragedy
is excellent, but harrowing. I can backstop Rick's recommendation of Rees too.

[Nooilforpacifists]

Anki,

A recent not-so-famous book on the Nazi-Jew theme was published in March by FSG, is a YA/Crossover called “Claiming My Place: Coming of Age in the Shadow of the Holocaust” —. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

It’s a quasi-first-person bio of a young Polish Jew who escapes her town’s Nazi-run Ghetto, but flees into Germany itself.

[Peter]

Try my two novels detailing the escape of a Jewish family from Nazi-occupied Prague as WW2 starts. These are not combat or prison camp or directly holocaust disaster book. .. more about how a resilient young family manages to get to England in the face of tough situations. Based on a real story
The Dragontail Buttonhole and Cafe Budapest

[Boudewijn]

Looking for a book on the US submarine warfare against the Japanese during WO2. Any recomendations?

[Marc]

The best one is Silent Victory by Clay Blair, Jr:

[Marc]

For great personal accounts, try Clear the Bridge by Richard O’Kane and Thunder Below! by Eugene Fluckey.

[Manray9]

Bou wrote: "Looking for a book on the US submarine warfare against the Japanese during WO2. Any recomendations?"

Marc is right on.

[Boudewijn]

Thanks Marc and Manray9. Silent Victory it is. To my surprise my local library is able to get the 1975 version for me, so it has just been ordered. Looking forward to it.

[Marc]

Bou wrote: "Thanks Marc and Manray9. Silent Victory it is. To my surprise my local library is able to get the 1975 version for me, so it has just been ordered. Looking forward to it."

You won't be disappointed.

[Marc]

Bou wrote: "Thanks Marc and Manray9. Silent Victory it is. To my surprise my local library is able to get the 1975 version for me, so it has just been ordered. Looking forward to it."

I just remembered--I believe the 1975 version is two volumes so make sure you get both of them!

[Steve]

Undersea Warrior: The World War II Story of "Mush" Morton and the USS Wahoo

[Boudewijn]

Marc, book has been delivered. It's from 1975, even older than me, looks pretty worn out but you can't judge a book by its cover
https://imgur.com/YSma8Dz

[Marc]

Bou wrote: "Marc, book has been delivered. It's from 1975, even older than me, looks pretty worn out but you can't judge a book by its cover
https://imgur.com/YSma8Dz"

Is this the complete book, or just one of the two volumes?

[Boudewijn]

Hi Marc, it seems to be the complete book:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

ISBN-0-397-00753-1

[Marc]

Bou wrote: "Hi Marc, it seems to be the complete book:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

ISBN-0-397-00753-1"

Excellent! Just want to make sure you don't get only half the story!

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Bou wrote: "Hi Marc, it seems to be the complete book:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

ISBN-0-397-00753-1"

That's a volume I have also been interested in acquiring. I hope its a good read. I still have his two volume set on the U-boat war to read as well :)

[Marc]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Bou wrote: "Hi Marc, it seems to be the complete book:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

ISBN-0-397-00753-1"

That's a volume I have also been interested in acquiring. I h..."

All are excellent books--you won't be disappointed!

[A.L.]

A friend asked for book recommendations on Egypt during WWII, and I can't think of anything. Does anyone have some suggestions? Thanks!

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

A.L. wrote: "A friend asked for book recommendations on Egypt during WWII, and I can't think of anything. Does anyone have some suggestions? Thanks!"

I can't think of any off the top of my head that aren't about the actual Egyptian campaign but when I get home on Thursday I'll check and see what've I can find.

[A.L.]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "I can't think of any off the top of my head that aren't about the actual Egyptian campaign but when I get home on Thursday I'll check and see what've I can find."

Thank you!

[Liz V.]

I've not read any of Israel Gershoni/Gershoni Israel's books, but an article about one of them seemed just what you wanted. Entitled something like Weak Nations, it's not on his GR lists but the listed books seem interesting. Sorry to be vague.

[Manray9]

A.L. wrote: "A friend asked for book recommendations on Egypt during WWII, and I can't think of anything. Does anyone have some suggestions? Thanks!"

A. L. -- I'm guessing you want non-fiction? But for flavor, Olivia Manning's The Balkan Trilogy ends up in Cairo and there is always Ken Follett's The Key to Rebecca.

[Marc]

A.L. wrote: "A friend asked for book recommendations on Egypt during WWII, and I can't think of anything. Does anyone have some suggestions? Thanks!"

Since El Alamein is in Egypt, this is as close as I can get:

Destiny in the Desert: The Story Behind El Alamein - the Battle That Turned the Tide

The Battle of Alamein: Turning Point, World War II

War in the Desert: The Eighth Army at El Alamein

[Derek]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "A.L. wrote: "A friend asked for book recommendations on Egypt during WWII, and I can't think of anything. Does anyone have some suggestions? Thanks!"

Fiction again, but Len Deighton's City Of Gold is well-researched and a galloping read.

[A.L.]

Thanks Liz, Manray9, Marc, and Derek! I'll pass those recommendations on.

[Dimitri]

A.L. wrote: "A friend asked for book recommendations on Egypt during WWII, and I can't think of anything. Does anyone have some suggestions? Thanks!"

In case you want to look beyond El Alamein :

Cairo in the War: 1939-45 by Artemis Cooper

If not, have another:

Pendulum of War: The Three Battles of El Alamein by Niall J.A. Barr )

[A.L.]

Thanks, Dimitri!

[Jonny]

Or James Holland's
Together We Stand: Turning the Tide in the West: North Africa, 1942-1943

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I've checked my books A.L. and all of them are military accounts of the campaign in Egypt. I really can't recommend anything different from the excellent books mentioned already.

[A.L.]

Jonny wrote: "Or James Holland's
Together We Stand: Turning the Tide in the West: North Africa, 1942-1943"

Thanks, Jonny!

[A.L.]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "I've checked my books A.L. and all of them are military accounts of the campaign in Egypt. I really can't recommend anything different from the excellent books mentioned already."

Thanks for looking, Aussie Rick! I love how awesome this group is at book recommendations.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I agree about the group members A.L., although my wife may have a different opinion :)

[Dimitri]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "I agree about the group members A.L., although my wife may have a different opinion :)"

Sometimes you make me re-evaluate the wisdom of singlehood, A.R. Specifically while standing in front of The Bookcase, muttering "she'll want a talk with the lot of you".

[Steve]

Looking for a book on Operation Varsity. Specifically on the 17th Airborne Division. A few floating around out there...

[Marc]

There’s
The Last Drop: Operation Varsity, March 24-25, 1945

and
Crossing the Rhine: Breaking into Nazi Germany 1944 and 1945—The Greatest Airborne Battles in History

The former focuses solely on Operation Varsity, while the later focuses on Operation Market Garden as well.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Another book, although one I haven't read, is this title by Patrick Delaforce:

Onslaught on Hitler's Rhine: Operations Plunder and Varsity March 1945 by Patrick Delaforce

[Kelly]

Hello.... New to this group. I’m primarily looking for books related to the combat experiences of the U.S. 45th Infantry (Thunderbirds) in WW2. I have read Alex Kershaw’s THE LIBERATOR, which was fantastic, and the most thorough treatment of this subject so far.

I’m also looking for recommendations on books dealing with WW2 era weapons development and research, both Axis and Allies.

Thank you.

[Mike, Assisting Moderator US Forces]

Kelly wrote: "Hello.... New to this group. I’m primarily looking for books related to the combat experiences of the U.S. 45th Infantry (Thunderbirds) in WW2. I have read Alex Kershaw’s THE LIBERATOR, which was f..."

Wow, talk about coincidence, I just found a copy of this one yesterday:

The Rock Of Anzio: From Sicily To Dachau, A History Of The U.S. 45th Infantry Division

Haven't read it but a brief look through revealed some great photos, maps and personal accounts.

[Geevee, Assisting Moderator British & Commonwealth Forces]

Hi Kelly and welcome,
I'm sure some of our members will have some good titles for you. Here's some that are a little tricky to get hold of but well worth it for interest:

The Design and Development of Weapons by M.M. Postan

Also by the same author:
British War Production by M.M. Postan This volume is available to read on line: http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/UN/UK...

There is also this US Airforce Pamphlet on Design and Operation of US Combat Aircraft:
http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/AAF/r...

I hope these are of some help.

For interest too the author MM Postan was married to Cynthia (nee Kepple). Her Great-Aunt was Edward VII's mistress and Cynthia was in Munich in 1936 as part of "finishing school" and was recruited to MI5 for WWII and was taken to dinner by Anthony Blunt (one of the Cambridge spies). She met her husband MM Postan whilst they both worked at MI5 and it was she not her husband who wrote the (until 1964 classified) account and definitive chapter on the development of the jet engine and on the role played by Air Commodore (later Sir Frank) Whittle in M Postan's book above. Later she became a plant expert. She died in 2017 aged 99.

Cheers

[Colin]

Not sure if this works, but my book The Me-262 Stormbird covers a few of the developments, as well as my book Night Fighters. Both full of interviews with WW II participants.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Kelly wrote: "Hello.... New to this group. I’m primarily looking for books related to the combat experiences of the U.S. 45th Infantry (Thunderbirds) in WW2. I have read Alex Kershaw’s THE LIBERATOR, which was f..."

I see Mike has provided you with an excellent recommendation in regards to the 45th Infantry Division. In regards to WW2 weapons we have this thread on the subject that may help:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Dimitri]

Welcome Kelly.

Wiki'ing the Thunderbirds, we get:

They took part in intense fighting during the invasion of Sicily and the attack on Salerno in the 1943 Italian Campaign. Slowly advancing through Italy, they fought in Anzio and the Beachhead breakout to the liberation of Rome. After landing in France during Operation Dragoon, they joined the 1945 drive into Germany that ended the War in Europe.

Allow me to recommend a few books I've read:
Salerno 1943: The Allies invade southern Italy by Angus Konstam [ Trust me, it's better than his full monograph.]
Anzio: Italy and the Battle for Rome — 1944 by Lloyd Clark
Fatal Decision: Anzio and the Battle for RomebyCarlo D'Este
Anzio: The Gamble That FailedbyMartin Blumenson

Waiting for 2019 :
Forgotten Victory: Operation Dragoon and the Allied Liberation of the South of FrancebyRobin Cross

[Kelly]

Thank you all! So many great choices!

[carl]

There is 45th Infantry museum in Oklahoma City in case you are ever in the neighborhood. There are 3 books about the division listed on their museum store website.

. Thunderbird: A History of the 45th Infantry


Kelly wrote: "Hello.... New to this group. I’m primarily looking for books related to the combat experiences of the U.S. 45th Infantry (Thunderbirds) in WW2. I have read Alex Kershaw’s THE LIBERATOR, which was f..."

[Matthew]

Ok I've searched amazon high and low and I can't find what I'm looking for so I'm asking for some help!

I'm looking for a book that cover British Lancasters and the Operational history ie raids and its Crews.

So far Ive find the following....
Legend of the Lancasters: The Bomber War from England 1942-45
Lancaster Squadrons 1942–43 and 44-45. I'm think theses may cover what I looking for?
Bomber Command.
The Hardest Victory: RAF Bomber Command in the Second World War.

Dose anyone known witch is the one that covers what I'm looking for?

Thanks Matt.

[Jonny]

You could try
Bomber Command
Bomber Boys: Fighting Back, 1940-1945
The Battle of Hamburg: The Firestorm Raid
The Peenemunde Raid: The Night of 17-18 August 1943
The Berlin Raids: RAF Bomber Command Winter 1943-44
Tail-End Charlies: The Last Battles of the Bomber War 1944-45
Absolutely none of which are Lancaster specific, but are all good operational histories. The Middlebrook ones, as the titles suggest, are pretty specific.