Hell's gate by Douglas E. Nash-need information
Hell's gate by Douglas E. Nash-need information
I'm planing to buy this book but I don't know much how it looks inside. Is there a lot of pictures (alot as atleast one in each page)? Are there diagrams, personal accounts etc. Thanks to anyone who can help me out on this!
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Hell's Gate
Hi Charlie Don't Surf! Buy the book, you won't be disappointed. Doug found some new photos, including photos taken inside the cauldron. The style of the book is similar to (but better, IMHO) Nipe's "Last Victory in Russia" and it reads like a Day by Day account relying heavily on personal stories. (Doug apparently got real tight with vets of the 5th SS, "Viking" Division.) It's a large book, printed on good paper but the best part is the narrative. I think it's the best Ostfront book in a couple of years. The account of Bake's unit's offensive towards the pocket was also very impressive as you don't generally get to read about Panther tank actions during this time period. If you buy the book and don't like it, heck, I'll buy it off you!
Best Regards, David
Best Regards, David
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Hi Charlie Don't Surf, I'm not much of a Sherman fan--I prefer the M-26 or M-18--but the two Concord Shermans are supposed to be pretty good. I have the first one and I like it. Sherman lovers will tell you that the best book is Hunnicutt's "Sherman" but it is very expensive and I believe it is out of print again. I can't think of any other book at the moment that I would recommend. Best Regards, David
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Hi Mark V
Hi Mark V, well, it is probably the only comprehensive study of the vehicle.
We're really lucky when it comes to German AFVs--I mean, how many good books on the Panther or Tiger are there? But when it comes to American tanks, Hunnicutt's written nearly the only quality books around, even though some of his ten books are better than others. Best Regards, David
We're really lucky when it comes to German AFVs--I mean, how many good books on the Panther or Tiger are there? But when it comes to American tanks, Hunnicutt's written nearly the only quality books around, even though some of his ten books are better than others. Best Regards, David