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Graham O
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My interest in WWII is more about the economics of it and the industrial production side. It's an area which seems to get ignored to a large extent or just looks at how the government financed the war. I'm more interested in the nitty gritty and day to day stories.
As an aside and trying to build up some demand for it, my Dad is just finishing a book about his experiences during the siege of Malta and afterwards in Egypt. I've read some of it and it's eye opening! You hear some strange stories, but his are very good and true.
As an aside and trying to build up some demand for it, my Dad is just finishing a book about his experiences during the siege of Malta and afterwards in Egypt. I've read some of it and it's eye opening! You hear some strange stories, but his are very good and true.
papercorn2000
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User1314 said:
Now that was one of the best books on WW2 that I have ever read!
Try http://www.amazon.co.uk/Under-Wire-...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1225912040&sr=8-1 , it's the true tale of the guy who inspired Steve McQueen's character in The Great Escape. (How cool must you be to have Stve McQueen play you in a film!)
gbb
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- Peterborough
Greedo said:
Greedo...may not be of interest, but i have a well read, slightly tatty paperback 'The Warsaw Uprising', by George Bruce.
It covers the political side from the Germans, Poles and Russians...detailing the major battles, setbacks, and covers all the major commanders on all sides and the hardships endured particually by the Poles of course.
You're more than welcome to have it...pm me if interested. I found it a very good read.
papercorn2000
Senior Member
Ooh, that sounds interesting. A bit of history that put the Russians in a very poor light!
gbb
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- Peterborough
papercorn2000 said:
The book did that alright. Basically, the Russians left the Poles to rot fighting an unwinnable fight, so they could conserve their forces while the Germans were tied up in Warsaw.
Rhythm Thief
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- Ross on Wye
User1314 said:
An excellent book. Another good one is Wartime Britain 1939 - 1945 by Juliet Gardiner. It's all about the Home Front and is compelling reading.
My interest was always in WWI, ever since we covered it as a prelude to my history GCSE, but the more I read about WWII the more interested I get.
papercorn2000
Senior Member
gbb said:
I seem to remember that they prevented the RAF from flying in supplies and ammunition. The Russians had no interest in backing a possible post-war Polish leadership that wasn't expressly approved of by the Kremlin.
dan_bo
How much does it cost to Oldham?
Moscow 1944 is a very good read.
My M-I-L was telling me a few weeks ago about an aunt she'd go and stay with on hte south coast when she was young......watching the battle of britain unfold above her........ amazing stories.
My M-I-L was telling me a few weeks ago about an aunt she'd go and stay with on hte south coast when she was young......watching the battle of britain unfold above her........ amazing stories.
Vikeonabike
CC Neighbourhood Police Constable
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- Bourne, Lincolnshire
Uh Oh,
What ever you do, don't go to one of those Multi-Era re-enactment shows http://www.military-odyssey.com/,or you will end up spending your weekends playing soldiers.
Or in my case Vikings or Late Roman or Gladiators (So I'm a Time Tart)
What ever you do, don't go to one of those Multi-Era re-enactment shows http://www.military-odyssey.com/,or you will end up spending your weekends playing soldiers.
Or in my case Vikings or Late Roman or Gladiators (So I'm a Time Tart)
Try and get hold of some books in the Cassell series. They are all based on points of military significance about the two World Wars. My husband enjoys them, particularly the maps. We have bought quite a few as single books, but you can sometimes buy them in a ten book box set from the companies that sell books in work places.
If you want to go and visit a museum. I would heartily recommend the Imperial War Museum in London. It is free entry and you can easily spend a day in there looking at everything. They have standard exhibits that remain on display as well as one off exhibitions that you may have to pay extra for.
If you want to go and visit a museum. I would heartily recommend the Imperial War Museum in London. It is free entry and you can easily spend a day in there looking at everything. They have standard exhibits that remain on display as well as one off exhibitions that you may have to pay extra for.
I say old chap.Darn good of you to read about old jerry and such.Whizzo.So here are a few titles for you to read in the Library.LAST POST Max Artthur,-YASUMI Brenda Barks,-THE COLONEL OF TAMARKAN Julie Summers,-BAND OF BROTHERS Stephen E Ambrose and finally DUNKIRK The Men They Left Behind Sean Longden.What a shambles Dunkirk was.We were not ready for war.No Army no training no equipment.And like today a shitty Gov that sent boys to War ,ill prepared.But they did their duty.A little note to finish.I went to London to see the TDF.And on the last day i walked up to the Cenotaph and paid my respects in prayer to those that gave all.So we could live free.God bless and keep them.
Over The Hill
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- Ridden off into the sunset
For info on WW2 avoid anything (film or book) from the USA. They think it started in 1944 and they came over and won it in 1945.
Up on my wall in my study I have a photograph of Churchill taken by Sir Cecil Beaton in 1940. Winston is sitting alone at the cabinet desk in No 10.
Whenever I have a problem or something to sort out, one look at that picture makes my problem seem minute and easy when compared to what Winston was up against at that time.
On the book front, Chronicle of the 20th century is really good for WW2. OK ww2 is only a small part of it but it shows the whole story unfolding from the perspective at the time. Loads of copies of this book around for next to nothing in charity shops.
Up on my wall in my study I have a photograph of Churchill taken by Sir Cecil Beaton in 1940. Winston is sitting alone at the cabinet desk in No 10.
Whenever I have a problem or something to sort out, one look at that picture makes my problem seem minute and easy when compared to what Winston was up against at that time.
On the book front, Chronicle of the 20th century is really good for WW2. OK ww2 is only a small part of it but it shows the whole story unfolding from the perspective at the time. Loads of copies of this book around for next to nothing in charity shops.
Hilldodger
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- Location
- sunny Leicester
Read Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks. It's a novel but one of the best books on WW1 I have ever read.
It helps to have an insight into the first war to help understand the second.
Hitler fought in the First World War and hated the fact that the Germans surrendered. It was then that he vowed to restore German pride.
It helps to have an insight into the first war to help understand the second.
Hitler fought in the First World War and hated the fact that the Germans surrendered. It was then that he vowed to restore German pride.
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