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Posted on 1/13/15 at 1:00 pm to Hog on the Hill
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ght now I'm reading the first book of the Liberation Trilogy by Rick Atkinson. He won a Pulitzer Prize in History for it.
This looks great. I may start here. Thanks for all the great recommendations guys. Plan to do a lot more reading this year.
Posted on 1/13/15 at 1:00 pm to terd ferguson
quote:what's it about?
D-Day by Stephen Ambrose
quote:oh ok nvm
about D-Day obviously
Posted on 1/13/15 at 1:48 pm to Kafka
The Second World War-Antony Beevor
Inferno-The World at War-1939-1945-Max Hastings
Both are good overviews of WW2 and are about 700 pages each.
I read them back-to-back. Talk about WW2 overload.....
Inferno-The World at War-1939-1945-Max Hastings
Both are good overviews of WW2 and are about 700 pages each.
I read them back-to-back. Talk about WW2 overload.....
Posted on 1/13/15 at 1:53 pm to bleeng
Crusade in Europe by Eisenhower
History of the Second World War by Liddell-Hart
Panzer Commander by von Luck
History of the Second World War by Liddell-Hart
Panzer Commander by von Luck
Posted on 1/13/15 at 2:07 pm to barry
The Longest Day Cornelius Ryan
A Bridge Too Far Cornelius Ryan
The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich William Shirer
Band of Brothers Stephen Ambrose
Citizen Soldiers Stephen Ambrose
A Bridge Too Far Cornelius Ryan
The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich William Shirer
Band of Brothers Stephen Ambrose
Citizen Soldiers Stephen Ambrose
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Posted on 1/13/15 at 2:14 pm to Hog on the Hill
If you're looking for an overview of the European Theatre, the Liberation Trilogy will provide it for you. I thought the Africa and Italy campaign books were better than the last book, but they are all good.
Posted on 1/13/15 at 2:17 pm to barry
Ten Years and Twenty Days: Memoirs of Grand Admiral Karl Doenitz LINK
Written by Doenitz himself once he was released from 10 years in Spandau prison. He describes everything from the build up of the U boats post WWI to him taking over as the head of the German Navy to finally spending 20 days as the head of the German state once Hitler was pushing daisies.
The final chapters are an incredible look into the German head of states mind and the decisions that were made WRT the fall of the eastern and western fronts.
As a former submariner as well, the book was absolutely fascinating.
Written by Doenitz himself once he was released from 10 years in Spandau prison. He describes everything from the build up of the U boats post WWI to him taking over as the head of the German Navy to finally spending 20 days as the head of the German state once Hitler was pushing daisies.
The final chapters are an incredible look into the German head of states mind and the decisions that were made WRT the fall of the eastern and western fronts.
As a former submariner as well, the book was absolutely fascinating.
Posted on 1/13/15 at 2:58 pm to barry
Atkinsons trilogy is very good but it's a lot to handle if you're looking for a good overview I would suggest Anthony Beevors book the Second World War
Posted on 1/13/15 at 3:15 pm to barry
Get the West Point Military History Series with Atlas.
Posted on 1/13/15 at 3:31 pm to Jim Rockford
This may be hard to find but it would be worth it. Many years ago, Time-Life did a book set on WWII. It was one of those deals where you sign up and they send you a book a month until you've collected the entire set. I would guess that there's about 15-20 books in the set. Each one deals with a particular aspect of the war. If you can find it maybe in a garage sale or estate sale, I highly recommend it.
Posted on 1/13/15 at 9:14 pm to MountainTiger
There's a set on amazon right now for $350.
This post was edited on 1/13/15 at 9:18 pm
Posted on 1/13/15 at 9:25 pm to bleeng
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Antony Beevor
His treatment of Stalingrad and the Battle For Berlin are must reads for WW2 students.
Posted on 1/13/15 at 9:37 pm to barry
The Ambrose books are good recs
But WWII For Dummies is actually a great starting point. Very broad and readable.
But WWII For Dummies is actually a great starting point. Very broad and readable.
Posted on 1/13/15 at 9:54 pm to barry
Guadalcanal is an amazing book.
Posted on 1/13/15 at 9:59 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
I just finished Operation Paperclip. It was just written last year about the German. Scientist who came to America after the war. Well worth the read.
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