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Jimbuna · 01-14-13, 02:04 PM

Liam C · 01-19-13, 02:28 AM

A book called "Doolittle Raid:1942" which has all kinds of sources including diaries from some of the raiders.

uss_sea_tiger · 01-23-13, 03:50 PM

Just found Pigboat 39 on Kindle & think I may have found a piece of heaven.

Red October1984 · 01-24-13, 07:07 AM

Just cracked into Threat Vector by Tom Clancy....

I predict another good read ahead of me.

Herr-Berbunch · 01-24-13, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

Just cracked into Threat Vector by Mark Greaney....

I predict another good read ahead of me.

Fixed that for you. I'm not saying he's not a good writer, I'm just saying it like it is.

Jimbuna · 01-24-13, 01:11 PM

Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 Ross Gillett

Red October1984 · 01-24-13, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Fixed that for you. I'm not saying he's not a good writer, I'm just saying it like it is.

No. No. No. NO. NO! NO! NO!

However true that may or may not be, I still enjoy the books. Don't change my perception on literature! I enjoy it the way it is!

sharkbit · 01-25-13, 02:41 PM

Just got these a couple of weeks ago, by Eric Hammel, more for the photographs than anything else:

http://www.amazon.com/Iwo-Jima-Portr...words=iwo+jima

http://www.amazon.com/Islands-Hell-M...ref=pd_sim_b_5

http://www.amazon.com/Tarawa-Marshal...ref=pd_sim_b_2

The photos are all excellent and are Official US Marine photos. The vast majority are photos you don't normally see published and can be somewhat graphic, showing both Japanese and Marine dead as well as some excellent combat photos.
Hightly recommended.

I was so impressed by these three books I want to get two others by him on the Guadalcanal and New Georgia campaigns.

Cybermat47 · 01-26-13, 02:26 AM

I'm reading All Quiet on the Western Front. Many here suggested that I watch the movie, but my Mum wants me to read the book first.

Also, I happened across something in the house. It was Das Boot, the novel. So now I'm going to read two war epics centered around Germans!

Sailor Steve · 01-26-13, 10:44 AM

Excellent! You could certainly do worse.

Herr-Berbunch · 01-26-13, 03:48 PM

I've got All Quiet lined up, but need to finish As Used On Nelson Mandela by Mark Thomas.

One guy I was glad not to have met whilst serving.

Jimbuna · 01-29-13, 11:21 AM

Ebook version

sharkbit · 01-30-13, 01:45 PM

@ jimbuna:

IIRC, a revised edition came out after Ballard discovered the wreck with some revised thoughts from the author on Ballard's findings.

Just curious-is your e-book a revised edition or the original?

I bought this book when it came out. Good book by the senior ranking survivor.

Jimbuna · 01-30-13, 07:08 PM

Can't say right now because it's stored on one of my home systems and I'm currently at work.

kranz · 02-01-13, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Ebook version

she sinks at the end.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharkbit

Just curious-is your e-book a revised edition or the original?

I bought this book when it came out. Good book by the senior ranking survivor.

I have a 2000 edition (in Polish). From what I remember Ballard's point was that she was sunk by the crew rather than as a result of the damages.
However, the author doesn't give any clear answer to this, as he was in the rear of the ship.

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01-24-13, 01:11 PM	#1101
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,284 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-1945 Ross Gillett __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

01-25-13, 02:41 PM	#1103
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	Just got these a couple of weeks ago, by Eric Hammel, more for the photographs than anything else: http://www.amazon.com/Iwo-Jima-Portr...words=iwo+jima http://www.amazon.com/Islands-Hell-M...ref=pd_sim_b_5 http://www.amazon.com/Tarawa-Marshal...ref=pd_sim_b_2 The photos are all excellent and are Official US Marine photos. The vast majority are photos you don't normally see published and can be somewhat graphic, showing both Japanese and Marine dead as well as some excellent combat photos. Hightly recommended. I was so impressed by these three books I want to get two others by him on the Guadalcanal and New Georgia campaigns. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

01-26-13, 02:26 AM	#1104
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,386 Downloads: 293 Uploads: 22	I'm reading All Quiet on the Western Front. Many here suggested that I watch the movie, but my Mum wants me to read the book first. Also, I happened across something in the house. It was Das Boot, the novel. So now I'm going to read two war epics centered around Germans! __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394

01-19-13, 02:28 AM	#1097
Liam C Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 11 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	A book called "Doolittle Raid:1942" which has all kinds of sources including diaries from some of the raiders.

01-23-13, 03:50 PM	#1098
uss_sea_tiger Watch Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 23 Downloads: 554 Uploads: 0	Just found Pigboat 39 on Kindle & think I may have found a piece of heaven.

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01-26-13, 03:48 PM	#1106
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	I've got All Quiet lined up, but need to finish As Used On Nelson Mandela by Mark Thomas. One guy I was glad not to have met whilst serving. __________________

01-29-13, 11:21 AM	#1107
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,284 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Ebook version __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

01-30-13, 01:45 PM	#1108
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	@ jimbuna: IIRC, a revised edition came out after Ballard discovered the wreck with some revised thoughts from the author on Ballard's findings. Just curious-is your e-book a revised edition or the original? I bought this book when it came out. Good book by the senior ranking survivor. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

01-30-13, 07:08 PM	#1109
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,284 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Can't say right now because it's stored on one of my home systems and I'm currently at work. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)