Fleischer's book, published by Greenhill Books, illustrates well the development of the vehicle most produced in the Second World War and which remained in service long after its conclusion. From an iconographic point of view, I consider it to be one of the most complete on the subject and it will certainly not be missing on the shelves of the libraries of enthusiasts and model makers.
Read the full Italian review [link=https://oldbarbedwire.blogspot.com/2020/10/t-34-illustrated-history-of-stalins.html?m=0]here[/link]
On The Old Barbed Wire
Fleischer's book, published by Greenhill Books, illustrates well the development of the vehicle most produced in the Second World War and which remained in service long after its conclusion. From an iconographic point of view, I consider it to be one of the most complete on the subject and it will certainly not be missing on the shelves of the libraries of enthusiasts and model makers.
Read the full Italian review [link=https://oldbarbedwire.blogspot.com/2020/10/t-34-illustrated-history-of-stalins.html?m=0]here[/link]
On The Old Barbed Wire
The compelling thing about this book is the range of perspectives brought to bear. So often readers are offered a single perspective and books like this demonstrate why diversity of view adds such value when looking back on key periods in history. I found it especially interesting to hear from members of the Luftwaffe. I have read a lot of about WWII but generally from the perspective of the allied forces so this was a real eye opener.
NetGalley, Louise Gray
The compelling thing about this book is the range of perspectives brought to bear. So often readers are offered a single perspective and books like this demonstrate why diversity of view adds such value when looking back on key periods in history. I found it especially interesting to hear from members of the Luftwaffe. I have read a lot of about WWII but generally from the perspective of the allied forces so this was a real eye opener.
NetGalley, Louise Gray
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
Once I started reading this book I could not put it down. I never read such a story. From the German point of view it tells a tale I didnt know existed. The early war years are descibed and what drove Germany to war. The news he tells is not what I learned in any history book.. That said the action and details given made me feel like I was there in the cockpit dueling with American and British planes. The luck and bravery of this man cannot be doubted after reading his story. The shear number of kills by Knoke proves his flying skill and cunning. One very remarkable piece of history I took away from this book was the use of air to air bombs by the Germans during the war. I never ever heard of this but they dropped bombs that exploded in mid air against the bomber formations. This book is anything but boring . If you want to read a military tale from the German side of the war this book will not hold back.
NetGalley, Patrick Carmen
[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars
Once I started reading this book I could not put it down. I never read such a story. From the German point of view it tells a tale I didnt know existed. The early war years are descibed and what drove Germany to war. The news he tells is not what I learned in any history book.. That said the action and details given made me feel like I was there in the cockpit dueling with American and British planes. The luck and bravery of this man cannot be doubted after reading his story. The shear number of kills by Knoke proves his flying skill and cunning. One very remarkable piece of history I took away from this book was the use of air to air bombs by the Germans during the war. I never ever heard of this but they dropped bombs that exploded in mid air against the bomber formations. This book is anything but boring . If you want to read a military tale from the German side of the war this book will not hold back.
NetGalley, Patrick Carmen
Elliott provides an excellent overview of the life of Septimius Severus and his campaign in Roman Britain. His study will spark conversation and, potentially, further research into this period of time and geographical location. Those who are interested in these subjects will find this text of interest.
Journal of Military History, Society for Military History - reviewed by Dirk Yarker
Elliott provides an excellent overview of the life of Septimius Severus and his campaign in Roman Britain. His study will spark conversation and, potentially, further research into this period of time and geographical location. Those who are interested in these subjects will find this text of interest.
Journal of Military History, Society for Military History - reviewed by Dirk Yarker
A fascinating description of the largest military operation EVER on British soil.
Dan Snow
A fascinating description of the largest military operation EVER on British soil.
Dan Snow
Enemy Coast Ahead
Prior to World War Two, Wing Commander Guy Gibson joined the Royal Air Force. In 1944, he wrote down his experience of serving in the RAF. Aged just 25, Gibson had completed two full tours, each of 30 operations, with Bomber Command, and had led the now-famous Dam Busters raid against the dams of the Ruhr Valley in May 1943. He died aged 26 in 1944,… Read more...
