A new book in my library. (12 Viewers)
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Nice catch! So are you going to start a lending library program? Inquiring minds want to know!
Great idea Robert!
But I suspect there would be a lotta late fees and books going "missing" - "the dog ate it"....
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Good stuff guys...
buffnut453
Captain
Just finished reading this 1959 vintage book about the events of June-December1940 and the threat to the UK of invasion by Hitler's forces.
It provides a thoughtful (and thought-provoking) assessment of the German threat and British response. I found it to be pretty well balanced, the author pointing out obvious logical/capability flaws on BOTH sides, often with humour thrown in. My only gripe is his final "what if" analysis which is rather binary and would benefit from a "third way" scenario of the Luftwaffe maintaining focus on radar stations and sector airfields, and the potential of toppling the Churchill government if that persistence paid off. I think this book best captures the rapidly evolving situation in Britain during the crucial months from the Fall of France to the winter of 1940. Definitely one to add to your collection if you're interested in this period.
Out of interest, the author is the brother of Ian, of James Bond fame.
It provides a thoughtful (and thought-provoking) assessment of the German threat and British response. I found it to be pretty well balanced, the author pointing out obvious logical/capability flaws on BOTH sides, often with humour thrown in. My only gripe is his final "what if" analysis which is rather binary and would benefit from a "third way" scenario of the Luftwaffe maintaining focus on radar stations and sector airfields, and the potential of toppling the Churchill government if that persistence paid off. I think this book best captures the rapidly evolving situation in Britain during the crucial months from the Fall of France to the winter of 1940. Definitely one to add to your collection if you're interested in this period.
Out of interest, the author is the brother of Ian, of James Bond fame.
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Interesting....
vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
That does sound pretty good.
A good book from a good series. Recommended. Can be had for cheap.
Robert Porter
Senior Master Sergeant
Robert Porter
Senior Master Sergeant
Wow posted that one from my phone! The picture was HUGE! Sorry guys my bad... 
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Robert Porter
Senior Master Sergeant
Nice! I would not mind adding that one myself.
Courtesy of daughter No.2
Chris Goss, so although I've only had a quick look it's sure to be a decent and illuminating read.
Not really my thing the 'Condors', so I'm sure to learn something new
Great cover (I've cut a bit off to square it up), reminiscent of the old Airfix box tops!
Cheers
Steve
Chris Goss, so although I've only had a quick look it's sure to be a decent and illuminating read.
Not really my thing the 'Condors', so I'm sure to learn something new
Great cover (I've cut a bit off to square it up), reminiscent of the old Airfix box tops!
Cheers
Steve
I really enjoyed that book. Read it cover to cover on the cruise we took last November.
Robert Porter
Senior Master Sergeant
Ordered this one when I ordered the PBY kit, it arrived yesterday!
Robert Porter
Senior Master Sergeant
Capt Vick turned me onto the signal books IIRC, I have found I much prefer the Walk Around series as opposed to the In Action series, at least as a source of good reference photos.
