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Tag Archives: Book Review
Countdown to Pearl Harbor by Steve Twomey
The attack on Pearl Harbor is already coming to be one of my most visited topics! But I had to share a few words about this excellent book.
The American Civil War by John Keegan
The largest war fought on the North American continent and the bloodiest war for the United States, the Civil War is a huge part of the heritage of every American. John Keegan is among the most respected historians of this … Continue reading
Radical Integrity: The Story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer by Michael Van Dyke
In some ways this book is tangential to the military history I usually read. Yet the epic of World War II influenced, shaped or ruined people from all walks of life. In that sense it isn’t too far afield to … Continue reading
Pearl Harbor by Craig Nelson
So far on this site I’ve posted less than a dozen book reviews, yet I find myself now revisiting the Pearl Harbor raid. No doubt this is an important and complicated event! Join with me for a second look at … Continue reading
The Fleet at Flood Tide by James D. Hornfischer
An account of the last year of World War II in the Pacific, this book is the latest from the author of “Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors” and “Neptune’s Inferno”. Join me for a brief look at an … Continue reading
Fire and Fury by Randall Hansen
This is a fascinating and well written book on the combined bomber offensive, that is, British and American strategic bomber operations against Nazi Germany. Join me for a brief look a thoughtful and well researched study.
The Last Battle by Stephen Harding
This surprising story is from the waning days of World War II in Europe. An old Austrian castle being used as a prison for French VIP prisoners becomes a battle ground when their American liberators and “tame” Wehrmacht regulars come … Continue reading
American Commando by John Wukovits
The US Marine 2nd Raider Battalion, with its colorful and controversial commander Evans Carlson, made plenty of headlines during World War II, but this is the first serious attempt at a history of that unit as far as I know. … Continue reading
Pacific War Trilogy by Ian W. Toll
I’ve just finished the second book of Ian Toll’s massive new history of the Pacific War. This epic combines the best of historic research and readable narrative. Join me for a brief look at will surely be one of the … Continue reading
Winston’s War by Max Hastings
Not quite a biography and not quite a history. Winston’s War by Max Hastings is a fascinating look at World War II from a completely Churchill-centric viewpoint. Let’s take a brief look at this book after the jump.
Plane Dave 