bruce Posted 7 June , 2009 Share Posted 7 June , 2009 I have just finished "Bean's Galipolli".....the diary kept by Australia's official journalist there, and author of the enormous Official History. It wasn't until I read the introduction that I realised that he was a fellow Old Brentwood. It is a cracking good read. written by a jouralist who was there with the men in the trenches, eating what they ate, and even getting wounded (the Turkish bullet in his leg remained there). I can recommend it. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenBanna Posted 7 June , 2009 Share Posted 7 June , 2009 Peter Hart 1918 A Very British Victory- Brilliant. Fascinating insight into soldiers experiences Two audiobooks which are free downloads through Libravox "In the Field" Dupont - account of a French cavalry officer "Over the Top" Empey - An American volunteer to the British Army -very good Finally managed to buy a second hand copy of Paul Reed's "Walking the Somme" Regards Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigatt Posted 7 June , 2009 Share Posted 7 June , 2009 Hi There I'm reading Lyn Macdonald's 1914, whic is brilliant. The descriptions of Mons, Cateau etc are excellent. Lots of first hand accounts and also prospectives form civilians. Tommy by Richard Holmes gives a wide ranging view of the conditions and experiences of the men. Again a very important book. Simpson's History of the Lincolnshire Regiment - invaluable work taken from dispatches, war diaries and first hand accounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
certacito79 Posted 7 June , 2009 Share Posted 7 June , 2009 Picked up a 1929 Edition of "Goodbye to All That" Robert Graves for 8 quid yesterday and have not been able to put it down yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerp Posted 7 June , 2009 Share Posted 7 June , 2009 I`m currently reading "The War The Infantry Knew 1914-1919" by Capt J.C. Dunn. I can remember this book on my dads bookshelf for years when I was a kid. Wish I`d picked it up sooner. Next book to read "A Town For 4 Winters" Great War camps on Cannock chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclay Posted 11 June , 2009 Share Posted 11 June , 2009 ^^^ I've got "The War The Infantry Knew 1914-1918" in my Amazon cart ready to order. I'm going to assume you would reccomend it as a good read? i was hesitant because i'm more interested in reading a personal view of the war rather then a battalion but i've heard nothing but good things. I'm Currently reading Veterans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdajd Posted 11 June , 2009 Share Posted 11 June , 2009 Currently reading Magnificent But not War: The Second Battle of Ypres 1915 by John Dixon. An excellent, almost hour by hour, account of a strangley overlooked battle. Sparked by my recent trip to the Salient. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgranger Posted 11 June , 2009 Share Posted 11 June , 2009 Recently finished 'Band of Brigands' by Christy Campbell. A really good read, and an excellent basis for getting into Tank Corps history of the war. Mr Campbell's journalistic background is very obvious, but that's what makes the book so readable. It puts me in mind of another old favourite of mine 'War Underground' by Alexander Barrie, who also came from a journalistic background. I'll probably follow up with Bryn's book on Cambrai, having enjoyed a presentation by the man himself last evening (Hallo to any Friends of the Lincoln Tank, who might be on the Forum). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auchonvillers Posted 11 June , 2009 Share Posted 11 June , 2009 At the moment I am reading The Complete Memoirs Of George Sherston by (Siegfried Sassoon) The next book on the list is The First Seven Divisions by (Lord Ernest Hamilton) Followed by The Story Of The 55th Division 1916-1919 by (Rev.J.O. Coop,Senior Chaplain Of The Division) Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Nixon Posted 12 June , 2009 Share Posted 12 June , 2009 Just re-reading my first edition The Wet Flanders Plain by Henry Williamson, a masterpiece of prose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everclay Posted 12 June , 2009 Share Posted 12 June , 2009 I just finnished this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armourersergeant Posted 12 June , 2009 Share Posted 12 June , 2009 The next book on the list is The First Seven Divisions by (Lord Ernest Hamilton) Lt-General snow did not like this book when he read a copy of it. He was of the opinion that it did not accurately reflect what happened, at least to 4th Division. He was critical that it did not mention the presence of the Independent 19th brigade! I would be interested to see if those comments stand up? I have a copy, but it is well to the bottom of the pile to read! Regards Arm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Dunlop Posted 12 June , 2009 Share Posted 12 June , 2009 Arm, it is certainly not the definitive account of the divisions in question! I found it interesting as one man's view. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteyre Posted 12 June , 2009 Share Posted 12 June , 2009 The Blast of War , on 15th Sherwoods (bantams) v good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff2050 Posted 18 June , 2009 Share Posted 18 June , 2009 Just reading The Ironclads of Cambrai. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinhat47 Posted 19 June , 2009 Share Posted 19 June , 2009 Just finished Tommy last night, Somme Mud and The Roses of No-Man's Land are coming in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Thompson Posted 23 June , 2009 Share Posted 23 June , 2009 Just got Tommy by Richard Holmes, and Mud, Blood and Poppycock by Gordon Corrigan, to take into hospital with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piorun Posted 23 June , 2009 Share Posted 23 June , 2009 "Forgotten Scottish Voices From The Great War" : Derek Young: Tempus: pub 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rendellers Posted 29 June , 2009 Share Posted 29 June , 2009 Prior to going to the Somme in August I'm reading In the Footsteps of Private Lynch- as unputdownable as Somme Mud ( actually maybe not -taken 2 days rather than 1!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinhat47 Posted 30 June , 2009 Share Posted 30 June , 2009 ^ I'm jealous! I'm reading Somme Mud now and it is fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bswan Posted 1 July , 2009 Share Posted 1 July , 2009 Recently finished 'Goodbye to all That' which apparently caused a bit of a stir when the first edition was published. I believe that the author Robert Graves toned down the second edition. Enjoyed the read. What struck me was the callous attitudes of some of the officers that Graves describes and also some of his own prejudices. I guess that it was a book of its time and as such gives an insight into some of the prevailing social attitudes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterlad2 Posted 7 July , 2009 Share Posted 7 July , 2009 Read Twelve days on the Somme by Sidney Rogerson over the weekend. No massed charges over the top. No fixed bayonet heroics. Just a brutally honest personal account of survival during the last days of the battle of the Somme. This short book will evoke every human emotion in you. Highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted 7 July , 2009 Share Posted 7 July , 2009 Currently reading the biography 'Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Champion of Freedom' by Conrad Black. Has extensive background information of the US political scene prior to, during and after the war and extensive coverage of Woodrow Wilson’s decision not to bring America into the League of Nations and the subsequent consequences ref the next war. Some 1100 pages so a long slog but well worthwhile, .highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Droocoo Posted 8 July , 2009 Share Posted 8 July , 2009 Gallipoli by Les Carlyon 'King Kaiser Tzar' 'Hindenburg' 'Beans Gallipoli' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Bennitt Posted 19 July , 2009 Share Posted 19 July , 2009 "Storm of Steel" by Ernst Jünger, at last excellent descriptive writing but not sure I can empathise with his mindset cheers Martin B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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