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Skorn · 10-20-08, 11:32 PM

Just got done reading a Civil War book about the Battle of Pea Ridge (Arkansas). Relatively small battle, but close to home so thought it would be nice to read up on. Don't normally read about the civil war but it was pretty enjoyable to check out some local history.

Before that I read the Hornblower series and had finished the Maritius Command in the Aubrey/Maturin series. Found a neat book on Amazon called 'The Six Frigates' that I just started. Basically talks about the founding of the US Navy, quite enjoyable so far!

Will be picking back up on the Aubrey series when I put this book up on the shelf.

wireman · 10-24-08, 03:00 PM

Bluejacket: In harm's way from Guadalcanal to Tokyo

by John A. Hutchinson, former Radioman 1st class, USN

Kapitan_Phillips · 06-08-06, 05:51 PM

Two books for me.

Stealth at Sea: The History of the Submarine
A Time To Die: The Kursk disaster

I highly recommend both. Was pleased to see our man Drebbel mentioned in the first book

torpcatcher · 07-20-06, 07:06 AM

I am currently reading "Steel Boat, Iron Hearts" written by Hans Goebeler (former crew member of U-505) and John Vanzo. It is a story of life on U – 505 told from perspective of a sailor. This book gives you a valuable insight in to the life on board of the U – 505. Hans Goebeler (deceased 1999) clears few myths about U – 505. The book is written very straight forward, and it includes memories and experiences that Hans G. lived through.

master cylinder · 04-05-07, 08:48 PM

just finished "red star rogue".this is an amazing and shocking true story of what would and could have surely changed the american way of life back in 1968 and well beyond.-if the russian sub had suceeded! read it!-jem.

tedhealy · 04-10-07, 02:10 PM

Bacalao - Historical fiction about a Gato class sub and it's crew during WW2. A slow start, but still very good. It's very similar to Red Scorpion, another historical fiction story about a US sub in WW2 (although Red Scorpion is about a real sub - USS Rasher).

Thunder Below! The USS Barb revolutionizes sub warfare in WW2.

Grey_Raven75 · 04-10-07, 03:45 PM

Stephen King's IT. But my copy of Silent Victory just arrived today, so I may have to wait on finishing IT.

Sailor Steve · 04-10-07, 05:22 PM

I haven't posted since I read that great Benjamin Franklin biography. I kind of got stuck in historical/political mode and read David McCullough's bio of John Adams. Now I'm in the middle of part two of a six-volume biography of Thomas Jefferson, by Dumas Malone. It took him twenty-two years to write - Volume 1 was published in 1948, Volume six in 1970. I'm hoping it doesn't take me that long to read!

flintlock · 04-12-07, 10:28 PM

A nice brown package arrived earlier this afternoon, care of Amazon. Now lying on the desk beside me is my next read; Monsarrat's "The Cruel Sea." I really enjoyed the movie, and never seem to tire watching it (much like Das Boot). As good as the movie is, apparently it doesn't do the book justice. Looking forward to starting the book this weekend!

Switch · 05-29-07, 09:48 PM

Hi Folks...

Currently finishing up reading Pride Runs Deep by R. Cameron Cooke published by Jove in 1995 (ISBN 0-515-13833-9).

This was Mr. Cooke's first historical fiction novel set in WWII Pacific where a seasoned veteran sub skipper must whip a hard luck crew into fighting trim. A great read I recommend...

On deck is The Bravest Man by William Tuohy published by Ballintine/Presido Press (ISBN 0-89141-889-X). The story of Richard O'Kane and USS Tang. Should be a great read too...

And thanks for the many tips regarding titles to look out for, got quite a list now

Switch

The Avon Lady · 05-30-07, 01:08 AM

Civilization and Its Enemies: The Next Stage of History, by Lee Harris.

Heibges · 05-30-07, 04:33 PM

Finally finished "The Middle Part of Fortune".

Salty soldiers tale of life in the trenches.

Much of the dialogue is written in "Cockney", so as an American I found it a little difficult to follow in spots. It's kind of like "Trainspotting" in this regard.

Very descriptive look at British Army life during WWI, particularly the complex relationships between enlisted, NCO's, and officers.

flintlock · 05-30-07, 08:29 PM

Currently enjoying Antony Beevor's Stalingrad.

AirborneTD · 05-30-07, 08:48 PM

That is a good one, flintlock

SSBN629ERS · 08-01-07, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flintlock

Currently enjoying Antony Beevor's Stalingrad.

I enjoyed reading his "The Fall of Berlin, 1945"

Recently finished reading "Flyboys" by James Bradley. I highly recommend it.

10-20-08, 11:32 PM	#1
Skorn Bosun Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 64 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Just got done reading a Civil War book about the Battle of Pea Ridge (Arkansas). Relatively small battle, but close to home so thought it would be nice to read up on. Don't normally read about the civil war but it was pretty enjoyable to check out some local history. Before that I read the Hornblower series and had finished the Maritius Command in the Aubrey/Maturin series. Found a neat book on Amazon called 'The Six Frigates' that I just started. Basically talks about the founding of the US Navy, quite enjoyable so far! Will be picking back up on the Aubrey series when I put this book up on the shelf. __________________ Admiral Skorn (Ret.) Seawolves Virtual Military Command http://www.seawolves.org skorn17@hotmail.com ICQ 92296172 Every ship can be a minesweeper...once.

06-08-06, 05:51 PM	#3
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Two books for me. Stealth at Sea: The History of the Submarine A Time To Die: The Kursk disaster I highly recommend both. Was pleased to see our man Drebbel mentioned in the first book __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

07-20-06, 07:06 AM	#4
torpcatcher Mate Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 52 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I am currently reading "Steel Boat, Iron Hearts" written by Hans Goebeler (former crew member of U-505) and John Vanzo. It is a story of life on U – 505 told from perspective of a sailor. This book gives you a valuable insight in to the life on board of the U – 505. Hans Goebeler (deceased 1999) clears few myths about U – 505. The book is written very straight forward, and it includes memories and experiences that Hans G. lived through. __________________ Last edited by torpcatcher; 07-20-06 at 07:28 AM.

04-05-07, 08:48 PM	#5
master cylinder Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	red star rogue just finished "red star rogue".this is an amazing and shocking true story of what would and could have surely changed the american way of life back in 1968 and well beyond.-if the russian sub had suceeded! read it!-jem.

04-10-07, 05:22 PM	#8
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I haven't posted since I read that great Benjamin Franklin biography. I kind of got stuck in historical/political mode and read David McCullough's bio of John Adams. Now I'm in the middle of part two of a six-volume biography of Thomas Jefferson, by Dumas Malone. It took him twenty-two years to write - Volume 1 was published in 1948, Volume six in 1970. I'm hoping it doesn't take me that long to read! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

10-24-08, 03:00 PM	#2
wireman Sparky Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 155 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Bluejacket: In harm's way from Guadalcanal to Tokyo by John A. Hutchinson, former Radioman 1st class, USN

04-10-07, 02:10 PM	#6
tedhealy Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO, USA Posts: 772 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Bacalao - Historical fiction about a Gato class sub and it's crew during WW2. A slow start, but still very good. It's very similar to Red Scorpion, another historical fiction story about a US sub in WW2 (although Red Scorpion is about a real sub - USS Rasher). Thunder Below! The USS Barb revolutionizes sub warfare in WW2.

04-10-07, 03:45 PM	#7
Grey_Raven75 Mate Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 60 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Stephen King's IT. But my copy of Silent Victory just arrived today, so I may have to wait on finishing IT.

04-12-07, 10:28 PM	#9
flintlock Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,177 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The Cruel Sea A nice brown package arrived earlier this afternoon, care of Amazon. Now lying on the desk beside me is my next read; Monsarrat's "The Cruel Sea." I really enjoyed the movie, and never seem to tire watching it (much like Das Boot). As good as the movie is, apparently it doesn't do the book justice. Looking forward to starting the book this weekend!

05-29-07, 09:48 PM	#10
Switch Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	Hi Folks... Currently finishing up reading Pride Runs Deep by R. Cameron Cooke published by Jove in 1995 (ISBN 0-515-13833-9). This was Mr. Cooke's first historical fiction novel set in WWII Pacific where a seasoned veteran sub skipper must whip a hard luck crew into fighting trim. A great read I recommend... On deck is The Bravest Man by William Tuohy published by Ballintine/Presido Press (ISBN 0-89141-889-X). The story of Richard O'Kane and USS Tang. Should be a great read too... And thanks for the many tips regarding titles to look out for, got quite a list now Switch

05-30-07, 01:08 AM	#11
The Avon Lady Über Mom Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 6,147 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Civilization and Its Enemies: The Next Stage of History, by Lee Harris. __________________ "Victory will come to us from the wombs of our women." - Houari Boumedienne, President of Algeria, Speech before the UN, 1974

05-30-07, 04:33 PM	#12
Heibges Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 1,633 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Finally finished "The Middle Part of Fortune". Salty soldiers tale of life in the trenches. Much of the dialogue is written in "Cockney", so as an American I found it a little difficult to follow in spots. It's kind of like "Trainspotting" in this regard. Very descriptive look at British Army life during WWI, particularly the complex relationships between enlisted, NCO's, and officers. __________________ U.Kdt.Hdb B. I. 28) This possibility of using the hydrophone to help in detecting surface ships should, however, be restricted to those cases where the submarine is unavoidably compelled to stay below the surface. http://www.hackworth.com/

05-30-07, 08:29 PM	#13
flintlock Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,177 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Stalingrad Currently enjoying Antony Beevor's Stalingrad.

05-30-07, 08:48 PM	#14
AirborneTD Engineer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 204 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	That is a good one, flintlock __________________ "You know, you might get surrounded." "We're paratroopers, Lieutenant. We're supposed to be surrounded." --Band of Brothers