dskjl Posted October 19, 2019 Share #926 Posted October 19, 2019 Marriage, Military Collecting, and Alimony, by Broke Ashell. Interesting read, with some tawdry bits in the introduction, followed by an exciting and educational body, ending with utter ruin and demise. A real page turner that keeps you engaged right through to bankruptcy and a life alone with your collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 19, 2019 Share #927 Posted October 19, 2019 Marriage, Military Collecting, and Alimony, by Broke Ashell. Interesting read, with some tawdry bits in the introduction, followed by an exciting and educational body, ending with utter ruin and demise. A real page turner that keeps you engaged right through to bankruptcy and a life alone with your collection. Sounds like a best seller D.....maybe I can catch the epic movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted October 19, 2019 Share #928 Posted October 19, 2019 Suddenly We Didn't Want to Die by Elton E Mackin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted October 19, 2019 Share #929 Posted October 19, 2019 WWI Marine? Suddenly We Didn't Want to Die by Elton E Mackin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted October 19, 2019 Share #930 Posted October 19, 2019 WWI Marine? yes, a Runner with 5th Marines recollections, published 20 years after his death Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Flick Posted October 20, 2019 Share #931 Posted October 20, 2019 I am enjoying reading Combat Officer by Charles H. Walker. Published by Presidio Press. It is Walker's memoir of his service as an officer in the PTO in the 164th Infantry Regiment, a National Guard outfit from North Dakota. This book was mentioned earlier in this lengthy thread by MPage at post # 564 back in 2014. I am finding this to be a most interesting read. The author served on Guadalcanal where the Marines got most of the attention. The author, in charge of a machine gun platoon, saw considerable action. His comments on the Army in general and the poor performance of a few officers are vivid. For example, he reports that his platoon had very little live fire training with their machine guns before entry into combat because a superior was hoarding all of the ammunition and refused requests for allotments for necessary training. Walker was scathing in his condemnation of such malpractice. His growth as an officer and combat leader is evident. Later in the book, which I have yet to get to, I understand that his experiences in the Philippines Campaign are documented. As someone who appreciates first-person combat accounts, I give high marks to Combat Officer. Regards, Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANDALL 1953 Posted December 15, 2019 Share #932 Posted December 15, 2019 Current read is The Operator by Robert O'Neill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted December 18, 2019 Share #933 Posted December 18, 2019 "My Diary North and South" by: William Howard RussellRussell was a controversial war correspondent for the Times of London, in America from March 1861 to April 1862. He traveled widely in both North and South, spoke with and observed many at all levels of the moment, viewed military activities and the socio-political climate of those years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted December 18, 2019 Share #934 Posted December 18, 2019 "The War in the West". A 3 volume Trilogy by James Holland. Currently I am reading Volume I " The Rise of Germany 1939 - 1941". Volume III hasn't been published yet. These are a fresh look at WWII and, so far, a very good read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted December 18, 2019 Share #935 Posted December 18, 2019 Never Call Me A Hero by Jack Kleiss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisB@lle Posted December 18, 2019 Share #936 Posted December 18, 2019 And If I Perish: Frontline U.S. Army Nurses in World War II Great reading. These nurses were more then heroes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted December 18, 2019 Share #937 Posted December 18, 2019 The third volume of the original Millenium Trilogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted December 19, 2019 Share #938 Posted December 19, 2019 Hell in a very small place. owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonT Posted December 21, 2019 Share #939 Posted December 21, 2019 "Into The Storm" about Hurricane Joaquin and the sinking of the El Faro and Minouche ships. Tells the great story of the USCG's successful rescue of the crew of the Minouche and the efforts to try to locate the El Faro. It's the first time I've read anything substantial on the Coast Guard so I learned quite a bit and it's very impressive to say the least on the extreme weather and danger they put themselves into to save others, especially the rescue swimmers. Very sad book though as it uses the actual discussions on board the El Faro in their final moments taken from the recovered voice recorder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navybean Posted December 22, 2019 Share #940 Posted December 22, 2019 “Spearhead” by Adam Makos. A late WW2 Story about a 3rd Armored Division Pershing tank gunner who defeated the Panther tanks around the Koln cathedral. Easy read good story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted December 22, 2019 Share #941 Posted December 22, 2019 Thanks to a gift from a very dear friend, I just started “Never Surrender - My Thirty Year War” by Hiroo Onoda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Flick Posted December 22, 2019 Share #942 Posted December 22, 2019 I just finished "Little Ship Big War" by Edward Stafford. It is the history of the USS Abercrombie (DE-343), a destroyer escort. Stafford was a plank owner. By the end of the War was the Executive Officer so he had a front row seat to all of the action and the many hours of tedium that were part of shipboard life. The Abercrombie was a participant in some of the most harrowing sea battles of the Pacific War including Leyte Gulf and the invasion of Okinawa. Manned almost exclusively by Reservists and draftees, the Abercrombie earned an enviable record as a reliable little ship which was also a lucky ship. The stories of how it fought against and narrowly escaped complete destruction by Kamikazes off of Okinawa were both exciting and sobering. Stafford is an accomplished writer and drew upon both his own experiences as well as those of his shipmates in constructing this riveting account. His affection for the ship and his shipmates is evident and appealing. For those who enjoy small unit action and personal accounts this one meets on the mark. Highly recommended. Regards, Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Quarter Posted January 14, 2020 Share #943 Posted January 14, 2020 Fantastic book! Written by Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter. I highly recommend reading. A great story of resilience, faith, and overcoming obstacles. Jacob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iron Brigade Posted January 19, 2020 Share #944 Posted January 19, 2020 One For The Boys How a Canadian Vietnam veteran sacrificed all in order to win greater respect for his brothers in arms. https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/military-war/one-for-the-boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted January 19, 2020 Share #945 Posted January 19, 2020 Fall of Fortresses By Elmer Bendiner Navigator on B-17 Tondeleo Sitting it out By David Westheimer - Navigator - on the first American Aircraft shot down over Italy. Its a narrative of his life as a POW first in Italy and then in Germany. Mr Westheimer is also the author of Von Ryans Express. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted January 19, 2020 Share #946 Posted January 19, 2020 "The Diversity Delusion" by: Heather Mac DonaldNext up:"The War on Cops" by: Heather Mac Donald Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted January 21, 2020 Share #947 Posted January 21, 2020 Shadows in the Jungle: The Alamo Scouts Behind Japanese Lines in World War II by Larry Alexander- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63 RECON Posted January 21, 2020 Share #948 Posted January 21, 2020 Spearhead by Adam Makos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M422A1 Posted January 21, 2020 Share #949 Posted January 21, 2020 Spearhead by Adam Makos I just finished this one. Excellent book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M422A1 Posted January 21, 2020 Share #950 Posted January 21, 2020 Spearhead by Adam Makos I just finished this one. Excellent book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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