Received two...

[Petho]

... books for my bday a couple days ago..

"Crete: The Battle and The Resistance" by Anthony Beevor
ISBN 0-141-00852-0

and

"Den nionde april" by Michael Tamelander and Niklas Zetterling
[in Swedish.. doh.. ]
ISBN 91-88930-82-3

Thoughts? Comments? Opinions?

Thanks in advance.

Take care and good luck
Jason Petho

[Qvist]

I've just been reading "9. april" myself, and while perhaps not quite up to the level of primary research found in Zetterling's other books, it is certainly the best account I've yet read about the Norwegian campaign. Although, in fairness, I haven't read Francois Kersaudy.

cheers

[Richard Murphy]

I have Beevor's book and find it quiet useful for references to German officers and units during the invasion and also the subsequent occupation. I haven't actually read it from cover to cover, but I have heard of him being accused of being biased or inaccurate (Though I haven't noticed any myself.) when the subject has come up before.

Regards from the Park,

Rich

[Christian Ankerstjerne]

I am wondering if Michael Tamelander ever visits this forum (as well as other authors, besides those here who are regular posters...)

I know hes on-line, as I got a mail from him because I have a review of one of Zetterlings books on my web

Christian

[Petho]

I've started slowly translating Den nionde april..

Unfortunately my Swedish leaves alot to be desired (Being Canadian, English is my mother tongue). So far though it appears to be an interesting read and I'm looking forward to completing it.

Thank you for the comments gentlemen

Take care and good luck
Jason Petho