The author of this book is another prominent Russian aviation historian who passed away in 2022. I recommend any books written by him - they give a deep insight into the problems of Soviet aviation.
A new book in my library. (18 Viewers)
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Thumpalumpacus
Colonel
I picked this up for three dollars yesterday at a Goodwill thrift, first edition:
I read it about thirty years ago, it'll make a good reread.
I read it about thirty years ago, it'll make a good reread.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
I loved that book! I don't remember if it has Fuchida's Full Flightdeck Fantasy or not (probably). My step dad was the Registrar at a local community college. He had just seen "Midway" (1976) on TV and he asked me if it actually happened. I told him reality was better than fiction. He got this book out of the college's library a few times and a few times for me. We started bonding over the PTO of all things!
Thumpalumpacus
Colonel
It does have Fuchida's Fantasy in it, as I remember. I'm starting it today in part because having read Shattered Sword and other, newer books, I want to see how the historiography has changed in four decades.
MiTasol
Major
If anything stands out as significantly different I for one would like a heads up.
Thumpalumpacus
Colonel
Will do. Where possible I'll lay it up against more recent sources, but be aware, I'm not an apt critic.
Donivanp
Colonel
Well look what my magical doorstep did today….,
And on the way to my magical doorstep…..
And on the way to my magical doorstep…..
Vic Balshaw
Major General
Nice buy. 
Thumpalumpacus
Colonel
I put Isom's Midway Inquest on order today.
Viking1066
Brigadier General
Here's a book I have looking for ages. I believe my dad picked it up for me in 1982 and I had it until 2001. I gave it to some young lad who had an avid interest in planes (much like I did. His parents weren't worth 5 Mexican pesos rubbed together). I always looked for it, but it has such a generic title, so a search revealed everything but the book I wanted. I was doing research last week on Japanese float planes and colors (a constant thing-very relaxing) when out of the blue, there's that darn book mentioned as a reference for some other plane. A quick search on EvilBay found the book at a very cool 8.00 and boom it's here! I am so glad to have it once again! It's old, but decent for such an old title.
Viking1066
Brigadier General
Then the usual from my friend. She struck gold by finding the one on the G3M!
Viking1066
Brigadier General
Plus these other three.
Viking1066
Brigadier General
I also have this little gem. Quite the book, that it's in a different language makes no difference.
A4K
Brigadier General
Great scores Jesse.
Viking1066
Brigadier General
Thank you!
Vic Balshaw
Major General
Quite a collection, you did well. 
