What Book Are You Reading at the moment?

[warspite1]

Time for something a little different

Michael Dobbs - House of Cards.

[loki100]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

Time for something a little different

Michael Dobbs - House of Cards.

I wonder why [;)]

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: loki100

ORIGINAL: warspite1

Time for something a little different

Michael Dobbs - House of Cards.

I wonder why [;)]

warspite1

I never saw the screen version and was told it was a brilliant series. Someone at work recommended the book so I thought I would give it a go.

[loki100]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: loki100

ORIGINAL: warspite1

Time for something a little different

Michael Dobbs - House of Cards.

I wonder why [;)]

warspite1

I never saw the screen version and was told it was a brilliant series. Someone at work recommended the book so I thought I would give it a go.

actually the book is better than the TV series - a lot darker and less played for knowing laughs

[jacktimes2]

During my train rides into the City, I've taken to reading Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72.

[Orm]

Rereading Gunner Asch Goes to War: Zero Eight Fifteen II: A Novel by Hans Hellmut Kirst.

[MunGuel]

Gen Essa "SS501"

[warspite1]

Going through my old Autocourse annuals at the moment.... ah - happy memories..well many happy memories...but then there's 1987.....

[Orm]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

Going through my old Autocourse annuals at the moment.... ah - happy memories..well many happy memories...but then there's 1987.....

You lost me. [:(] [&:]

[Orm]

Anyone read the Gunner Asch books? Or any books by Hans Hellmut Kirst?

I have very fond memories of reading his books during my teenage years.

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Orm

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Going through my old Autocourse annuals at the moment.... ah - happy memories..well many happy memories...but then there's 1987.....

You lost me. [:(] [&:]

warspite1

Autocourse. It's the F1 bible.

1987 from this [:)]




to this [:(]

[Orm]

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ORIGINAL: Orm

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Going through my old Autocourse annuals at the moment.... ah - happy memories..well many happy memories...but then there's 1987.....

You lost me. [:(] [&:]

warspite1

Autocourse. It's the F1 bible.

1987 from this [:)]




to this [:(]

I kind of guessed that it was some sort of F1 magazine. Or book? It is just that I have no idea what happened in the F1 that year. My interest in F1 ended 11 September 1978. Your enthusiasm has, however, slightly increased my attention for current F1 events.

[warspite1]

There have always been, and will always be, freak results in sport. Piquet winning his third World Championship, by definition, should not be considered a freak result. Then you look at the individual races and remind yourself just how BAD he was that year. In the best car he didn't actually win a race (he crossed the line first three times - all courtesy of others hitting trouble). Remember in F1 if you are half a second slower than your teammate you are toast. Well Nigel out-qualified him, sometimes by almost 2 seconds!!! He was so bad he was rated 5th best driver that season.... Any why did he win the title? Because his car didn't breakdown, while poor Nigel's did...frequently....while in the lead....[:@]

[Orm]

Finland's War of Choice: The Troubled German-Finnish Coalition in World War II by by Henrik O. Lunde.

Just begun but it seems promising so far.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Finlands-War-C ... 1612002196

[JEB Davis]

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The Constitutional Reader from Hillsdale College. I'm taking their Constitution course 101 for free. I think you can still sign up if interested. It's the same course their students are required to take their first semester.

That's a great College. [:)]

[Crossroads]

ORIGINAL: Orm

Finland's War of Choice: The Troubled German-Finnish Coalition in World War II by by Henrik O. Lunde.

Just begun but it seems promising so far.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Finlands-War-C ... 1612002196

There's another recent book in English about the Finnish WW II effort: Hitler's Nordic Ally?, Finland and the Total War 1939-1945, by Danish historian and bookwriter Claes Johansen. Recommended reading, if the subject matter is of interest.



Meanwhile, I just finished reading Frieser's The Blitzkrieg Legend, which I purchased to accomppany the Multi-Man Publishing's boardgame of the same name. Recommended reading as well.

[Orm]

ORIGINAL: Crossroads

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Finland's War of Choice: The Troubled German-Finnish Coalition in World War II by by Henrik O. Lunde.

Just begun but it seems promising so far.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Finlands-War-C ... 1612002196

There's another recent book in English about the Finnish WW II effort: Hitler's Nordic Ally?, Finland and the Total War 1939-1945, by Danish historian and bookwriter Claes Johansen. Recommended reading, if the subject matter is of interest.



Meanwhile, I just finished reading Frieser's The Blitzkrieg Legend, which I purchased to accomppany the Multi-Man Publishing's boardgame of the same name. Recommended reading as well.

Thank you.

I have another book, about the Soviet '44 offensive in Karelia, in queue for reading. Unfortunately, it does not seem to be available in English.

But I will keep your recommendation in mind for next time I shop for books. [:)]

[Ostwindflak]

Orm, I have not tried MMPs The Blitzkrieg Legend yet, how is it? I have been seriously looking at buying the reprint of Guderians Blitzkrieg, but the fear of the wife unleashing her own blitzkrieg on me if I do has stayed my hand for the time being. [:D]

[Crossroads]

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Orm, I have not tried MMPs The Blitzkrieg Legend yet, how is it? I have been seriously looking at buying the reprint of Guderians Blitzkrieg, but the fear of the wife unleashing her own blitzkrieg on me if I do has stayed my hand for the time being. [:D]

"It is easier to ask for forgiveness than for a permit to buy a boardgame" [:D]

I have but tinkered yet with The Blitzkrieg Legend, but if the topic (and OCS games) interests you at all it is a must buy. Quite tough on Germans, who are only coming to grips with Blitzkrieg, against quality Allied forces who are cumbersome to move around.

[Orm]

ORIGINAL: Ostwindflak

Orm, I have not tried MMPs The Blitzkrieg Legend yet, how is it? I have been seriously looking at buying the reprint of Guderians Blitzkrieg, but the fear of the wife unleashing her own blitzkrieg on me if I do has stayed my hand for the time being. [:D]

It was Crossroads who recommended The Blitzkrieg Legend. I see that he has already answered. [:)]