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Old 08-06-08, 11:02 PM   #361
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HI All !!

I'am new here,but modeller from many years ago,and I reading for 3 time,Das Boot and Ultramar Sur (2º time) this last book is almost a novel ,because it's a lie too big.
I write from Argentina and I'm glad for stay here. Sorry for my English I know that
I need improve my English again,

Chau!
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Old 08-06-08, 11:59 PM   #362
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Though it is not a navy book, I just finished reading "Exploration Fawcett" by Col. P.H. Fawcett. Its about his exploration of the Amazon during the 1920's. He disappeared looking for a lost city. Excellent book!!!!

Next book on the list is I think from the list from the same publishers is either one of the three below. Really havent deceided on which one yet.

The Explorers - first hand accounts of the exploration of Australia

The Art of Travel - 19th century handbook used by explorers of the day
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Gobi Tracking the Desert
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Old 08-17-08, 07:40 AM   #363
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http://www.schifferbooks.com/newschi...=9780764329241

Just started it. So far a pretty good twist on a well documented topic.
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Old 08-17-08, 01:30 PM   #364
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Found my old tattered paperback of 'The Boat' in a box in the basement. It's been 20+ years since I last read it so I couldn't resist one last look before the donation pile.

Someday I'll get the hardcover for keeps.
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Old 08-17-08, 01:45 PM   #365
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im reading a small book on German Invasion plans of Great Britian! tis good

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Old 08-17-08, 09:30 PM   #366
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I just picked up The Vinland Sagas, the original Norse tales of Eric The Red and his son Leif; English translation by Magnus Magnusson and Hermann Palsson, 1965 Penguin edition.
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Old 08-18-08, 09:24 AM   #367
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I usually read multiple books at the same time. At the moment the list includes "The Hunt for Red October" (once again) and Rising Tide (by Gary E. Weir and Walter J. Boyne).
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im reading a small book on German Invasion plans of Great Britian! tis good
Cough splutter what rot.

The title of that book is a very bad idea, its more of a German survey of England taken during the 1930's. I agree its an interesting read but has nothing to do with the planning and preparation of Sealion.
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Old 08-18-08, 10:14 AM   #369
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Just finished the first of two bargain books from Osprey Essential Histories

The Suez Crisis 1956
Must pick up a more detailed book on this subject.

Now reading a little further back in History.....
The Arab-Israeli Conflict 1948
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Old 08-18-08, 11:34 AM   #370
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Sepulchre by Kate Mosse.
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Old 08-30-08, 01:21 PM   #371
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I got 3 on the go, Stranger in a strange land by Robert A. Heinlein, Starship troopers by Robert A. Heinlein (Great Book by the way) and The Difference Engine by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling.
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Old 08-30-08, 01:24 PM   #372
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Not reading anything now, But once school starts back on the 2nd september il be reading plenty of them.
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Old 09-01-08, 10:37 AM   #373
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Not reading anything now, But once school starts back on the 2nd september il be reading plenty of them.
Read real history not that bent PC crap that teachers put out these days.
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Old 09-01-08, 12:12 PM   #374
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Frederick Forsyth: The Fist of God (for about fifth time )
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Old 09-02-08, 09:00 AM   #375
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The Pearl Harbor Myth: Rethinking the Unthinkable by George VictorYou may (or may not) disagree with this reinterpretation, but it's an excellent read.
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