When one thinks about tank battles, one automatically thinks of the Second World War. In this excellent book, Anthony Tucker-Jones reminds us that, in reality, there never was a cold war, but simply a period after WW2 when things slowed down a bit whilst there were still armed conflicts going on in the Middle East and elsewhere. Brilliantly illustrated.
Books Monthly
When one thinks about tank battles, one automatically thinks of the Second World War. In this excellent book, Anthony Tucker-Jones reminds us that, in reality, there never was a cold war, but simply a period after WW2 when things slowed down a bit whilst there were still armed conflicts going on in the Middle East and elsewhere. Brilliantly illustrated.
Books Monthly
If you want to find out anything about every aspect of post war RN submarine design, engineering, weapons, the art of passive sonar detection, and even Cold War scenarios for midget submarine operations, this is the book. The hallmark of any Norman Friedman book is the exhaustive research involved and the high quality of accompanying photos and diagrams. This book is a brilliant example of his craft, in a word, masterly.
Peter Wykeham-Martin, Warship World
If you want to find out anything about every aspect of post war RN submarine design, engineering, weapons, the art of passive sonar detection, and even Cold War scenarios for midget submarine operations, this is the book. The hallmark of any Norman Friedman book is the exhaustive research involved and the high quality of accompanying photos and diagrams. This book is a brilliant example of his craft, in a word, masterly.
Peter Wykeham-Martin, Warship World
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[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
Colin Turbett did a excellent job with this book, his insight and items from his personal collection regarding the CPGB and its relationship to wartime politics, was very interesting and paints of vivid picture of this period both internationally and domestically in the UK. I was most taken aback by the general feeling that Russia was this unsung hero of the war (until deemed otherwise), being the focal point of fundraising drives, and pro-USSR charity events. This was very thought provoking, and runs counter to my notions of where Russia sat within the media at the time. Perhaps people were willing to look the other way to a maniacal monster like Stalin, much like how we do now with many of our “allies”, but the whole thing comes across as if the UK somewhat used the USSR and perhaps they used the UK.
Another solid offering from Pen and Sword, highly recommended.
NetGalley, Stephen Kelley
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
Colin Turbett did a excellent job with this book, his insight and items from his personal collection regarding the CPGB and its relationship to wartime politics, was very interesting and paints of vivid picture of this period both internationally and domestically in the UK. I was most taken aback by the general feeling that Russia was this unsung hero of the war (until deemed otherwise), being the focal point of fundraising drives, and pro-USSR charity events. This was very thought provoking, and runs counter to my notions of where Russia sat within the media at the time. Perhaps people were willing to look the other way to a maniacal monster like Stalin, much like how we do now with many of our “allies”, but the whole thing comes across as if the UK somewhat used the USSR and perhaps they used the UK.
Another solid offering from Pen and Sword, highly recommended.
NetGalley, Stephen Kelley
