Baxter’s narrative is straightforward and uncontroversial. But, as with all the Images of War series, the quality of the photographs give this book its value. Many are truly harrowing, even just the photos of lines of Jews being escorted out of Warsaw because we know their fate. The photos of often frightened fighters being captured conjure up similar emotions, while photos of laughing German soldiers prompt anger. Yet, looking closely, you can see the dignity and determination of the Jews; men dressed in suits, shirts, and ties, sombre rabbis, defiant women having lost everything yet standing upright in the face of death. The story being told in these photographs is one of true heroism, courage, and hope, and it is one worth telling again and again as Europe continues to face the legacy of the Nazism and hate in the 21st Century. Read the full review [link=https://hamsterwrangler.com/beating-tsundoku/the-damned-and-the-damnable/?fbclid=IwAR1fKrP7xMU9VJcD8qu0IlYAQoRpJWbSCppgSwKE0vBCqxiV0mtq64dBo9U]here[/link]
Beating Tsundoku

In 13 chapters the author leads us through the development of Soviet tank doctrine from their initial concepts of armoured warfare based upon their experiences in the Spanish Civil War through to World War II. He shares with us the conflict of those who supported a universal tank concept, one vehicle doing the job of all, to a 3 and also a 6-type vehicle concept, influencing the whole of the armoured division doctrine. Some argued that the formations should be fighting units alone and support vehicles be separated. The political influences were such that the Red Army was plagued by indecision and any development of support vehicles was hindered. There was thought that the reasoning behind such thinking was, like the British, tanks were for Infantry support and the Infantry was supreme. There are 16 tables reflecting armament, tank classification, vehicle and unit strength, recovery and repair statistics. There are 134 black and white photos of wheeled and tracked vehicles, AFVs, tractors,.. Read more
Gary Wenko

The conquest of Saipan was a vicious battle, but one which directly contributed to the end of the war by providing an airbase from which bombers could operate, and these of course eventually included those which dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Helpful text to set the scene in each chapter, while the extensive captions to a very fine collection of archive images adding the rest. Some of these don't pull punches, and the human cost of the operation is clear. For those interested in the history of the Pacific War, this is well worth seeing. Read the full review [link=https://www.militarymodelscenenew.com/book-reviews-1/Saipan-1944]here[/link]
Military Model Scene

The photos are of the usual high quality and actually it’s nice to see ‘normal’ black and white photos rather than the fashion for colourized photos. Maybe an undermined group of men, it was interesting to read about them, when and where they tended to utilize and what they were having to work with regarding vehicles and weapons. A thoroughly good book, well written and presented with the text supporting the images well indeed. An excellent book for fans of German troops. Read the full review [link=http://ukhistorianbendavidson.co.uk/images-of-war-panzergrenadiers-1942-1945/]here[/link]
UK Historian

The author has produced a magnificent book that helps to redress this modern-day literature deficiency and to remind the reader that this campaign should not still be in the “forgotten” category. It is an enjoyable book to read and highly informative. No doubt it will appeal to a wide readership and I am confident that those interested in the Far East campaign will absolutely love it. The collection of period photographs speaks for itself and the author has honoured the memory of those involved in this brutal campaign.
Dr Stuart C Blank