Book review page

That's a good idea,I'm surprised it hasn't been done.
I guess we just used "accessories" & "Links" till now.
Oh Eric!

Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

I just look at the photos and drool.

Always looking for military manuals, Dodge M37 items,books on Berlin Germany, old atlases ( before 1946) , military maps of Scotland. English and Canadian gun parts.

Works for me.

Always looking for military manuals, Dodge M37 items,books on Berlin Germany, old atlases ( before 1946) , military maps of Scotland. English and Canadian gun parts.

At the end of last year I read two books about Dunkirk. My choice of subject was inspired by seeing the SMLE that was recovered from the Dunkirk beach after over 70 years immersed in the English Channel. It was a bit of history that I realised I had not read much about!

First book was: Dunkirk Retreat to Victory. by Major General Julian Thompson

300 pages (quite small print)

This was a very complete and engaging analysis of the campaign leading up to the retreat. Lots of good information; very well written and well researched. Good photos and maps of the battle area. The French come in for a lot of criticism (always a plus LOL

). A very interesting and complete picture of a battle that puts into context the famous small boats etc. Definitely worth a look.

The second book was: Dunkirk. The Men They Left Behind. by Sean Longden

530 pages (medium print)

This book is the other side of the coin; and tells the story of all the chaps that fort the last stands to allow their comrades to escape. Capture, starvation, march to Germany and the start of 5 years in prison. Lots of interesting info about this side of the story that was supressed by the press during and after wartime. A few good photos. While it was interesting to read about these unfortunate ones; I thought that the book was a bit long in places; as all the prisoner's have similar tales to tell. A story that should be known; and worth the read if you have time on your hands, but could be edited a bit more in my opinion.

Zed

It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice!

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Zed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: May 01 2012 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 6460	Post Options Post Reply Quote Zed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Book review page Posted: January 08 2016 at 9:57am
	I would like to suggest a book review page for books linked to Lee Enfields, such as the world wars, diaries of participants etc. There are a lot of good books out there, and probably a few crap ones as well; could be nice to have suggestions and reviews from members. Zed
	It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice!

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 08 2016 at 12:40pm
	That's a good idea,I'm surprised it hasn't been done. I guess we just used "accessories" & "Links" till now. Oh Eric!
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

A square 10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: December 12 2006 Location: MN , USA Status: Online Points: 16998	Post Options Post Reply Quote A square 10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 08 2016 at 5:52pm
	i like it - not sure i have anything to contribute but who knows , i do know ill look in for all the great info it will provide , perhaps ill find a must read ive overlooked ,

paddyofurniture Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: December 26 2011 Location: NC Status: Online Points: 7942	Post Options Post Reply Quote paddyofurniture Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 09 2016 at 5:49am
	I just look at the photos and drool.
	Always looking for military manuals, Dodge M37 items,books on Berlin Germany, old atlases ( before 1946) , military maps of Scotland. English and Canadian gun parts.

Cookie Monster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Joined: January 22 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Cookie Monster Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 10 2016 at 8:16am
	Excellent idea.

paddyofurniture Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: December 26 2011 Location: NC Status: Online Points: 7942	Post Options Post Reply Quote paddyofurniture Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 10 2016 at 8:37am
	Works for me.
	Always looking for military manuals, Dodge M37 items,books on Berlin Germany, old atlases ( before 1946) , military maps of Scotland. English and Canadian gun parts.

A square 10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: December 12 2006 Location: MN , USA Status: Online Points: 16998	Post Options Post Reply Quote A square 10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 10 2016 at 6:41pm
	not a book but getting a real nice presentation from on NOVA TV on the WWI british tunnels between trenches in belgium at flanders tanks at the battle of messine ridge - specifically the british mkIV , some great old film ,

Zed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: May 01 2012 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 6460	Post Options Post Reply Quote Zed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 15 2016 at 12:42pm
	At the end of last year I read two books about Dunkirk. My choice of subject was inspired by seeing the SMLE that was recovered from the Dunkirk beach after over 70 years immersed in the English Channel. It was a bit of history that I realised I had not read much about! First book was: Dunkirk Retreat to Victory. by Major General Julian Thompson 300 pages (quite small print) This was a very complete and engaging analysis of the campaign leading up to the retreat. Lots of good information; very well written and well researched. Good photos and maps of the battle area. The French come in for a lot of criticism (always a plus). A very interesting and complete picture of a battle that puts into context the famous small boats etc. Definitely worth a look. The second book was: Dunkirk. The Men They Left Behind. by Sean Longden 530 pages (medium print) This book is the other side of the coin; and tells the story of all the chaps that fort the last stands to allow their comrades to escape. Capture, starvation, march to Germany and the start of 5 years in prison. Lots of interesting info about this side of the story that was supressed by the press during and after wartime. A few good photos. While it was interesting to read about these unfortunate ones; I thought that the book was a bit long in places; as all the prisoner's have similar tales to tell. A story that should be known; and worth the read if you have time on your hands, but could be edited a bit more in my opinion. Zed
	It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice!