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Thought I'd chip in with a few off my bookshelf. I've got books on just about everything, but here I'll just confine myself to aviation 8)
Firstly, The Reich Intruders by Martin Bowman:
Amazon.com: The Reich Intruders: Dramatic Raf Medium Bomber Raids over Europe in World War 2
This book chronicles the operations of the medium bombers of 2 Group and 2nd TAF throughout the war: Blenheims, Bostons, Venturas, Mitchells and Mosquitos. There are plenty of eyewitness accounts from aircrew and in my edition (the one I have linked to), and illsutration on almost every page, including many shots taken in action. Highlights include the Amiens prison raid and the raid of the Phillips Valve factories (Operation Oyster), although a huge variety of actions are covered. Very well written, and a fascinating insight into the lives of the crews on these missions.
Next up, Clash of the Carriers by Barrett Tillman:
Amazon.com: Clash of The Carriers: The True Story of the Marianas Turkey Shoot of World War II (9780451219565): Barrett
Mr. Tillman probably needs no introduction to most of you, and this is a brilliant account of the Marianas Turkey Shoot. My only criticism is it is a little one-sided, containing almost nothing about the battle from the Japanese side, and perhaps sees the American victory as being inevitable. Still, a very good and highly recommended account of the battle.
And lastly, Midway: The Incredible Victory by Walter Lord:
Amazon.com: Midway: The Incredible Victory (Wordsworth Military Library) (9781840222364): Walter Lord: Books
I cannot believe Amazon want $167 for a new copy: I bought mine for £3 second-hand, and luckily Amazon second-hand prices start at $2.59. If you only ever read one book on Midway, or the US Navy, or even WWII in general, make it this one. The story is brilliantly told, and told through the eyes of the men that fought at Midway. Both sides receive equal coverage, and the accounts of conditions aboard the sinking Japanese carriers are harrowing. A must-have, especially at a decent second-hand price.
Firstly, The Reich Intruders by Martin Bowman:
Amazon.com: The Reich Intruders: Dramatic Raf Medium Bomber Raids over Europe in World War 2
This book chronicles the operations of the medium bombers of 2 Group and 2nd TAF throughout the war: Blenheims, Bostons, Venturas, Mitchells and Mosquitos. There are plenty of eyewitness accounts from aircrew and in my edition (the one I have linked to), and illsutration on almost every page, including many shots taken in action. Highlights include the Amiens prison raid and the raid of the Phillips Valve factories (Operation Oyster), although a huge variety of actions are covered. Very well written, and a fascinating insight into the lives of the crews on these missions.
Next up, Clash of the Carriers by Barrett Tillman:
Amazon.com: Clash of The Carriers: The True Story of the Marianas Turkey Shoot of World War II (9780451219565): Barrett
Mr. Tillman probably needs no introduction to most of you, and this is a brilliant account of the Marianas Turkey Shoot. My only criticism is it is a little one-sided, containing almost nothing about the battle from the Japanese side, and perhaps sees the American victory as being inevitable. Still, a very good and highly recommended account of the battle.
And lastly, Midway: The Incredible Victory by Walter Lord:
Amazon.com: Midway: The Incredible Victory (Wordsworth Military Library) (9781840222364): Walter Lord: Books
I cannot believe Amazon want $167 for a new copy: I bought mine for £3 second-hand, and luckily Amazon second-hand prices start at $2.59. If you only ever read one book on Midway, or the US Navy, or even WWII in general, make it this one. The story is brilliantly told, and told through the eyes of the men that fought at Midway. Both sides receive equal coverage, and the accounts of conditions aboard the sinking Japanese carriers are harrowing. A must-have, especially at a decent second-hand price.
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