What are you reading right now? - Page 78

Jimbuna · 03-25-13, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sharkbit

Oh my....the book looked interesting so I looked on Amazon: $220 for a new copy, $70 for a used copy.

My copy is an ebook in pdf.

Crécy · 03-25-13, 03:07 PM

Finally started reading the ol' classic, Run Silent, Run Deep by Edward L. Beach and it is compelling! Have almost finished it after two days of reading.

sharkbit · 03-25-13, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Crécy

Finally started reading the ol' classic, Run Silent, Run Deep by Edward L. Beach and it is compelling! Have almost finished it after two days of reading.

Make sure you get the other two from the "trilogy"- "Dust on the Sea" which takes place right where RSRD leaves off and "Cold is the Sea" which takes place during the Cold War with the same characters.

Red October1984 · 03-25-13, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Crécy

Finally started reading the ol' classic, Run Silent, Run Deep by Edward L. Beach and it is compelling! Have almost finished it after two days of reading.

I still have to get that book. The movie is in my top 3 sub movies of all time. The other two are Das Boot and The Enemy Below....but now, Destination Tokyo was also pretty damn good.

I want to read the books so bad though.

thesilentsub · 03-26-13, 04:23 PM

Metro 2033

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A lot better than the game in my opinion but not exactly an easy read.

Red October1984 · 03-26-13, 05:49 PM

Metro 2033! That's another one that is going on my Books-to-Buy list!

Crécy · 03-27-13, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sharkbit

Make sure you get the other two from the "trilogy"- "Dust on the Sea" which takes place right where RSRD leaves off and "Cold is the Sea" which takes place during the Cold War with the same characters.

Thanks, didn't know it was a part of a 'trilogy'. Definitely have to read those as well.

Dammit_Carl! · 03-29-13, 05:32 AM

Still banging my head against the previously mentioned tome (book is hella thick) so I buckled down and promptly started on two other books.

Nothing to Envy:Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick. Very interesting - it is basically interviews with NK defectors about their lives back in NK, what pushed them to make a run for it, and how they've adapted to South Korean culture.

Kill Anything that Moves - The Real American War in Vietnam by Nick Turse. I have to tell you, I had no idea on the tactics/policies that were used on the population of South Vietnam during the war; all the things I have read up to this point was the usual stuff from the military point of view/reporting style. If this book is even somewhat correct, then...I don't even know what to say. I honestly have to put this one down every few pages and just process what I've read.

RustySubmarine · 04-03-13, 07:28 PM

Just started reading Nightmare At Scapa Flow - The Truth About The Sinking Of The 'Royal Oak' by H.J. Weaver. Apparently, There were a few myths about what actually happened when U47 sneaked into the anchorage. This book looks at different accounts on what actually happened by surviving crew members and other witness accounts that came to light after the war.

Another interesting read is 'U boat Bases & Bunkers 1940 -1945' by Williamson Gordon. This book gives an account of the massive structures built in France, Germany & Norway, to house the U boats. There is also references to other German U boat bases in Greece, Croatia (as it is now) and other bases in the Far East. Not just a reference book, but gives an account of what life was like for those who worked in them and lived around them.

Red October1984 · 04-03-13, 07:45 PM

I finished SSN a few days ago... It was okay I guess.

I'm reading Team Yankee by Harold Coyle right now. I like it so far.

Jimbuna · 04-04-13, 01:44 PM

Sepp von Ch. · 04-06-13, 04:02 AM

New addition to my library - Die Unterseeboote der Kaiserlichen Marine

http://www.amazon.de/Unterseeboote-K...rlichen+Marine

Splendid book!

Lionclaw · 04-08-13, 12:38 PM

About half way through "Lords of the Bow" by Conn Iggulden. Nice read so far.

ninja turtle · 04-11-13, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I finished that book the other week. Most interesting read

It also mentions U534 which is on display in Birkenhead, England which was also recommended to view by RustySubmarine and U505 which is open to the public in Chicago. Bit far for me to go and visit but Birkenhead is more do-able

ninja turtle · 04-11-13, 02:44 PM

I'm currently reading "Nightmare at Scapa Flow: The Truth"

Well written but only half-way through so far.

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Originally Posted by RustySubmarine

Just started reading Nightmare At Scapa Flow - The Truth About The Sinking Of The 'Royal Oak' by H.J. Weaver. Apparently, There were a few myths about what actually happened when U47 sneaked into the anchorage. This book looks at different accounts on what actually happened by surviving crew members and other witness accounts that came to light after the war.

Is this by my recommendation, by any chance my sea-faring friend?

03-25-13, 03:07 PM	#1157
Crécy Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dark forest Posts: 793 Downloads: 316 Uploads: 0	Finally started reading the ol' classic, Run Silent, Run Deep by Edward L. Beach and it is compelling! Have almost finished it after two days of reading. __________________ “Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new.” -Henry David Thoreau

03-26-13, 05:49 PM	#1161
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,241 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Metro 2033! That's another one that is going on my Books-to-Buy list! __________________

04-03-13, 07:28 PM	#1164
RustySubmarine Engineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tamworth UK. Presently,somewhere Below The Atlantic Posts: 213 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Just started reading Nightmare At Scapa Flow - The Truth About The Sinking Of The 'Royal Oak' by H.J. Weaver. Apparently, There were a few myths about what actually happened when U47 sneaked into the anchorage. This book looks at different accounts on what actually happened by surviving crew members and other witness accounts that came to light after the war. Another interesting read is 'U boat Bases & Bunkers 1940 -1945' by Williamson Gordon. This book gives an account of the massive structures built in France, Germany & Norway, to house the U boats. There is also references to other German U boat bases in Greece, Croatia (as it is now) and other bases in the Far East. Not just a reference book, but gives an account of what life was like for those who worked in them and lived around them. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] RUSTY SUBMARINE U534 Type IX40C Engine Room of U534 Now located at Birkenhead UK. I joined the navy to see the world What did I see? I saw the SEA!!!!

04-03-13, 07:45 PM	#1165
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,241 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	I finished SSN a few days ago... It was okay I guess. I'm reading Team Yankee by Harold Coyle right now. I like it so far. __________________

04-04-13, 01:44 PM	#1166
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,225 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ 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)

03-26-13, 04:23 PM	#1160
thesilentsub Watch Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 17 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Metro 2033 ] A lot better than the game in my opinion but not exactly an easy read.

03-29-13, 05:32 AM	#1163
Dammit_Carl! Torpedoman Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: WNC, USA Posts: 115 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Still banging my head against the previously mentioned tome (book is hella thick) so I buckled down and promptly started on two other books. Nothing to Envy:Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick. Very interesting - it is basically interviews with NK defectors about their lives back in NK, what pushed them to make a run for it, and how they've adapted to South Korean culture. Kill Anything that Moves - The Real American War in Vietnam by Nick Turse. I have to tell you, I had no idea on the tactics/policies that were used on the population of South Vietnam during the war; all the things I have read up to this point was the usual stuff from the military point of view/reporting style. If this book is even somewhat correct, then...I don't even know what to say. I honestly have to put this one down every few pages and just process what I've read.

04-06-13, 04:02 AM	#1167
Sepp von Ch. Sea Lord Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In my U-552 and Tiger Posts: 1,732 Downloads: 788 Uploads: 0	New addition to my library - Die Unterseeboote der Kaiserlichen Marine http://www.amazon.de/Unterseeboote-K...rlichen+Marine Splendid book! __________________ *U-552* *Tiger* *IDF*

04-08-13, 12:38 PM	#1168
Lionclaw Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,006 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	About half way through "Lords of the Bow" by Conn Iggulden. Nice read so far.