Books published by members

[pinjarra]

I published a book last year on the German and Italian POWs kept in Western Australia 1943-1946, called Marrinup, a Cage in the Bush, a comprehensive documentation of the WW2 experience from both sides of the wire. A little known event, but an important one that assisted Australia's war effort and certainly demonstrates the fair and humane treatment of POWs.

[Ivan Ž.]

Hi all,

my new book is out:

Sea of Blood: A Military History of the Partisan Movement in Yugoslavia 1941-45 ...

There aren't too many people whose works I'd recommend without reading them first, but Mr G. Trifkovic is one of them Most heartfelt congratulations on the new book! (Which I did have the pleasure to already start reading and it did meet - and exceed my high expectations.) ...

And the cat's choice is - yes, you've guessed it - Sea of Blood by Gaj Trifković

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[G. Trifkovic]

And the cat's choice is - yes, you've guessed it - Sea of Blood by Gaj Trifković

Highest praise indeed!

[Richard Anderson]

Update on American Thunder: U.S. Army Tank Design, Development, and Doctrine

It looks like editing will be done next week and it will go to press. Still hoping for an early release but given the realities of the publishing business it may slip again to the end of January or first week of February. Amazon is accepting preorders at $10 off the cover price of $49.95. Publisher's blurb:

"If the machine gun changed the course of ground combat in the First World War, it was the tank that shaped ground combat in World War II. The tank was introduced in World War I in an effort to end the stalemate of the machine gun versus barbed-wire trenches, and by World War II, the tank’s mobility and firepower became a rolling, thundering difference-maker on the battlefield. In this detailed, deeply researched, and heavily illustrated book, tank expert Richard Anderson tells the story of how the United States developed its armored force, turning it into a war-winning weapon in World War II that powered American ground forces and supplied armies around the world, including the British and Soviets.

For decades, American tanks of World War II have been undervalued in comparisons with German and Soviet tanks—and it’s true that the best of American armor tended to underperform the best of German and Soviet armor during the war. That’s because the U.S. had a different goal: not only to create battleworthy tanks like the Sherman, and to develop other tanks, but also to supply American allies with serviceable, combat-ready tanks. The United States did all this, but until now the complete story of American tanks in World War II has yet to be told.

Anderson’s book is deeper and more thorough a chronicle of American tanks in World War II than has ever been done. This book is colorful, vivid, and thought-provokingly insightful on how the U.S. produced a tank force capable of conducting its own battlefield efforts and sustaining key allies around the world. This will be the go-to volume on American tanks for years to come."

Editorial Reviews
Review

American Thunder is an exceptionally fine account of U.S. tanks in World War II. It provides a broad perspective on technical development, army tactical doctrine, and tank unit organization. Most importantly, it clearly connects how all of these factors influenced the combat effectiveness of U.S. tanks on the WWII battlefield. It addresses the many controversies about U.S. tanks head-on in a very convincing fashion. Very detailed and thoroughly researched, this book is a “must” for anyone seriously interested in the U.S. Army of World War II.

-- Steven Zaloga, author of Armored Thunderbolt: The US Army Sherman Tank in World War II

American Thunder: U.S. Army Tank Design, Development, and Doctrine in World War II is an in-depth history of the mobilization of U.S. armored forces for WW II. Starting practically from scratch, the Army equipped, trained, and fielded 16 armored divisions and more than 70 separate tank battalions. In minute detail, the author relates the successes, failures, and controversies involved in this accomplishment. This book is destined to become a classic reference work for students of U.S. armor in WW II.

-- Joe DeMarco, coauthor of the website, Sherman Minutia

The publication of Richard Anderson's study of the development of U.S. armored fighting vehicles for World War II will be welcomed for its value as a wide-ranging reference that stimulates one's understanding of how myriad concepts and persons contributed to resolving so many difficulties and false steps in an era particularly fraught with dangers. His meticulous use of contemporary documents, reports, and studies clarifies many obscure developments with detailed analyses of the ways taken to produce such a highly successful military arm. The reader will be treated to new assessments of decision making, lessons learned, and controversies that remain controversial to this day. I was impressed equally by the excellent layout of the book and well-chosen photos. Enjoy the read!

-- Kenneth W. Estes (Colonel U.S.M.C., Ret.), author of Marines Under Armor and Tanks on the Beaches

https://www.amazon.com/American-Thunder ... 144&sr=1-4

https://www.amazon.co.uk/American-Thund ... 0811773817

[Maxschnauzer]

I just pre-ordered my copy and am looking forward to it!

[Richard Anderson]

I just pre-ordered my copy and am looking forward to it!

Thanks all! I think that mostly due to your kind orders, as of today it is:

The Top New Release in Military History Books https://www.amazon.com/gp/new-releases/ ... hnr_5019_1

Take that James Holland at #3!

Best Sellers Rank: #92,737 in Books

#12 in History of Military Vehicles
#31 in Military History Pictorials
#132 in Naval Military History

You gotta love Amazon though, all of the latter three ranks have changed radically in the past four hours and are now:

#39 in History of Military Vehicles
#84 in Military History Pictorials
#265 in Naval Military History

[Urmel]

Congratulations Richard!

[Richard Anderson]

Thanks Urmel!

You gotta love Amazon though, all of the latter three ranks have changed radically in the past four hours and are now:

#39 in History of Military Vehicles
#84 in Military History Pictorials
#265 in Naval Military History

And Amazon remains amusing. It is now #6 in new military releases, but:

Best Sellers Rank: #296,108 in Books

#66 in History of Military Vehicles
#160 in Military History Pictorials
#589 in Naval Military History

At least I'm still beating James Holland.

[Urmel]

At least I'm still beating James Holland.

Lowest of low bars.

https://rommelsriposte.com/2020/05/05/b ... s-holland/

[WorldwarBill]

And the cat's choice is - yes, you've guessed it - Sea of Blood by Gaj Trifković

Highest praise indeed!

Does this have much on the Partisan armies once the Russians began moving into Western Hungary?

[G. Trifkovic]

And the cat's choice is - yes, you've guessed it - Sea of Blood by Gaj Trifković

Highest praise indeed!

Does this have much on the Partisan armies once the Russians began moving into Western Hungary?

Pages 322-53 cover Partisan operations after the Battle of Belgrade and until March 1945
-II- 353-63 cover the organization of the Partisan army in the closing months of the war
-II- 374-99 cover the operations in the spring of 1945

G.

[WorldwarBill]

Excellent! How can I snag a copy? I need this for my next book.