Bad Teeth No Bar, history book just arrived
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Nearly finished with this one (20 pages left):
Not the easiest read, but that is because the author goes out of his way to analyze all possible sources for their plausebility and compare each and every one of them against each other and against other contemporary and modern evidence. This in order to create the most balanced account of the events that took place more than 2300 years ago… I must say that I am quite astonished about the feat one man can instigate… Hitler was a little boy compared to Alexander the Great. Whereas Hitler did most of his commanding far behind the lines from bunkers, Alexander always was in the front line, leading by example!
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I was assigned to Operation NORTHERN WATCH with John Nichol back in 1997. Super nice guy. Gifted me a signed copy of his book.
Not long ago I finished Ghostriders 1968-1975: “Mors De Caelis” Combat History of the AC-130 Spectre Gunship, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia. It was given to me by my father who is quoted in the book. He was nav on the first AC-130 mission to suffer casualties to AAA fire.
Currently half-way into IKE: American Hero by Michael Korda. Very well-researched and written. It’s been a pretty captivating read so far.
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Currently reading this one from Osprey Publishing for a review.
Seminole Warrior vs US Soldier: Second Seminole War 1835-42
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Cover says it all.
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Saw this today at BJs (didn’t buy it):
Looked interesting. Anyone read it?
Currently reading an Alistair MacLean anthology this includes Where Eagles Dare, H.M.S. Ulysses, Ice Station Zebra, When Eight Bells Toll, and The Guns of Navarone. I’m familiar with Where Eagles Dare & The Guns of Navarone from the films, but I’ve never heard of the other three. Should be interesting.
Jim
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Oh, tell us about Pacific Profiles on the corsair. I really want to make a model of a corsair or three…
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@phil2015 I’m at work at the moment so I got this from the publishers web page, as a note all the authors books I’ve read so far have been very well written and well researched, like the facts about when the red outline to the star and bar was removed, squadrons used what ever ‘dark’ paint was to hand including black, this is backed up with photos;
"The Pacific Profiles series presents the most accurate WWII profiles to date of aircraft which served in the Pacific theatre. Volume Four focuses on the US Navy, US Marine Corps and RNZAF squadrons which operated land based F4U series Corsair fighters throughout the Solomons theatre from February 1943 onwards. The distinctive markings schemes, unit heraldry and nose art varied considerably between models and squadrons, the latter of which developed their own particular markings themes and patterns.
This volume illustrates the precise markings of each Corsair squadron, from the early “birdcage” F4U-1 series through to the later F4U-1A “bubble” canopy models. Each profile is accompanied by supporting photos along with a brief history of the aircraft. A wide range of reference material was sourced to illustrate each profile, including colour movie film, post-war wreck surveys, official records, diaries and hundreds of photos.
The author, Michael John Claringbould, is world-renown for his expertise on both the Allied and Japanese sides of the Pacific theatre. Never before have such meticulous colour profiles of the Corsair family been illustrated so accurately, and with such attendant detail."
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Ice Station Zebra was also made into movie string among others Rock Hudson, Ernie Borgnine and Jim Brown. Some what long for its time originally shown in 70mm cinemascope if I recall. Also reputed to be Howard Hugh’s favorite film.
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…and Patrick McGoohan, famous for Danger Man & The Prisoner aka Number Six.
I picked up Strike Eagle by William Smallwood. Interesting so far.
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Today we start with this one ,
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Currently reading this one from Osprey Publishing for a review.
The East Africa Campaign 1914-18 - Von Lettow-Vorbeck’s Masterpiece
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Three books I have recently finished, the pathfinders had to keep putting down, as crew losses were listed, and how they went down if see by the others.
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Armor and Blood: The Battle of Kursk Turning Point of WWII by Denis Showalter. Excellent account of the battle. Great detail on the planning and preparation on both sides. Really gives one a feel for the slog and slugfest that characterized the battle. Only about half way through and about to start the chapter on Prokhorovka.
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Finished these during my holiday:
A almost day by day account of the activities of the squadrons that used the Mosquito.
Written by “an author who was in the brigade staff” of th 44th Lowland Infantry Brigade. Why this author remains anonymous is beyond me. It is an interesting read about how the workings of a (according to the author) very succesfull brigade during its battles through Europe…
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The Mighty Eighth by Roger Freeman.
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