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Tag Archives: World War II
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
Arado Ar234B-2
Although the race for jet fighters usually gets most of the attention for late war aircraft designs, other types were developed too. Join me for a brief look at the tail end of the global war and the first jet … 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
Komatsu G40
The Japanese were behind other major powers in the development of wartime construction equipment, but late in World War II this bulldozer was used in expanding airfields and roads in the shrunken Empire. Join me for a brief look at … Continue reading
Macchi C.205V Veltro
Italy is one of those countries with a confused wartime history. Early in the war, Italy’s fascist dictator Benito Mussolini sided with Germany and Japan as the third “major” power of the Axis. But in the end Italians fought and … Continue reading
Curtiss Hawk 81A-2
Flying Tigers In the first six months of war against Japan, allied successes were few and far between. One of the bright spots was a small group of American mercenaries flying for a disgruntled, half deaf old fighter pilot on … Continue reading
Vought SB2U-3 Vindicator
This dive bomber was one of the first generation monoplanes in Navy service and was thoroughly obsolete at the outbreak of World War II in the Pacific. Yet a small number served in Marine squadrons until the Battle of Midway. … 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.
Panzer 38(t)
This prolific early war tank was a key part of the Wehrmacht’s Panzer divisions even though it was never made in Germany. It’s derivatives would remain in production past the war’s end. Join me for a look at an important … Continue reading
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