Resource Sites for Members

[Jesper]

Happy to share :-)

[Manray9]

I found this story of interest --

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/202...

[Jonny]

Manray9 wrote: "I found this story of interest --

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/202..."

That was interesting Manray, thanks for posting it.

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Very interesting story, thanks for posting the link MR9

[Manray9]

I enjoy the site Five Books. Here is an article from that site with recommendations of five books on 20th century naval history provided by Nicholas Rodger.

https://fivebooks.com/best-books/nava...

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

I've got copies of all those books except number 4 but have only read number 5. I'm keen to read "Before Jutland" and then tackle his second book.

[Jesper]

I found this YouTube Channel "WWII US Bombers"

https://www.youtube.com/@WWIIUSBomber...

Analytical and informative I find it intersting and I have had quite a few aha! moments

Take care
JJ

The owners description:

The intent of this channel is to provide educational videos related to US produced WWII bombers. The material is presented by Keith Mann. I’m a retired Boeing airframe structures engineer. I have worked on various commercial and military products. I have an interest in all things WWII history and especially the Bombing portion of the conflict.
I’ve been volunteering at a local aviation museum since 2017 and provide museum guest tours of the B-17 and B-29. I also authored and presented the Museum’s 2022 and 2023 Bomber Training class to new museum volunteers.

[Phrodrick slowed his growing backlog]

At the very lest you sir are qualified to be a living resource. Very cool sir!

['Aussie Rick', Moderator]

Jesper wrote: "I found this YouTube Channel "WWII US Bombers"

https://www.youtube.com/@WWIIUSBomber...

Analytical and informative I find it intersting and I have had quite a few aha! moments

Take care
JJ
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Thanks for that link Jesper, I am sure quite a few group members will be checking it out :)

[Jesper]

Yet another YouTube channel I have been following for some time:

Rex's Hangar ( https://www.youtube.com/@RexsHangar )

The creators welcome message:

Greetings! This channel will focus on aviation and aviation history. I'll cover the history and development of aircraft, famous & equally obscure events, and delve into many of the lesser known stories of aviation. Enjoy!

[happy]

I found a WW II podcast that I listen to while on my daily walks

We Have Ways of Making You Talk
It is hosted by historian James Holland and British comedian Al Murray. There are whole lot of episodes and they are adding 2 or 3 a week.

There is no particular organization, just what ever they feel like talking about. That said they do do episodes are pertinent anniversaries (I am currently listening to the episodes on 80th anniversary of what happened in Dec '41, Pearl Harbor, the battle of Moscow etc). They were in Arnhem on the 75th anniversary of Market-Garden.

Normally one episode per week will be on events (often whatever Holland's current book is about), another episode will feature a guest (survivor, author - they have had John McManus on several times and I just listened to Ian Toll talk about Pearl Harbor and the Japanese strategy, etc) and one features listener's family stories.

It is really very good if one has the chance. I get it on spotify, but the say it is available on "where ever you get your podcasts":)

[Lee]

happy wrote: "I found a WW II podcast that I listen to while on my daily walks

We Have Ways of Making You Talk
It is hosted by historian James Holland and British comedian Al Murray. "

I will echo this recommendation; they are one of my favorite pods.

Jon McManus has become a weekly feature, talking about an American aspect of the war, and they get good guest authors.

[Jonny]

Thanks guys, that one's come just in time for me to start commuting again! Tried the B-17 vs. Mossie one, and I'm working through Operation Gomorrah now. Very listenable!

[happy]

I'm on episode 400 and only at Dec '21 :)

I had never heard of Mr. Murray, but he is good - almost as knowledgable as Mr. Holland!

He does keep coming back to Market-Garden and Arnhem though :)

[Liz V.]

FBI files under WWII category
https://vault.fbi.gov/world-war-ii

[BA]

I HIGHLY recommend the online continuing education courses offered by the National WWII Museum & taught by experts in WWII history.

I've found the courses invaluable. Plus they include comprehensive reading suggestion lists - more WWII books to add to my reading list. Also, anyone from all over the world may enroll; one doesn't have to be a US citizen.

The next course is "Captives: American POWs in WWII." It begins April 14 with registration opening on March 10. I will be enrolling - it sounds fantastic.

https://www.nationalww2museum.org/stu...

Scroll down that web site to see the course description.

Again, these are non-credit, continuing adult education classes. I do not benefit from publicizing them (except I am hoping that some folks in this group may take the classes, too, so we could interact in the class about the topics covered). If you'd like to ask about my experiences with these courses, please message me; I'd be happy to discuss them.