The USS Grayback, Missing for 75 Years, Is Discovered Off Okinawa
Private explorers of the Lost 52 Project have finally solved the mystery of the US Navy Submarine, USS Grayback (SS-208), after 75 years. Although the wreck was found on June…
“Saipan 1944 – The Most Decisive Battle of the Pacific War”, Images of War Series
Reviewed by Don DeNevi Publisher’s Summary: A chronological account of the battle with more than 200 photographs, including graphic images of the fighting and the huge naval bombardment. Review In…
The First Hellcat Ace
“THE FIRST HELLCAT ACE”, by Cdr HAMILTON MCWHORTER III, USN (RET.). CasematePublishers, Havertown, PA. 19083: 2024, 226 pages, 70 b&w unpublished photos, 6 ¼” x 9 ¼”,hardback, $34.95. Visit, www.casematepublishers.com.No…
The Arab Israeli War of Attrition 1967-73, Vol 3
Review by Martin Koenigsberg In the West, we tend to think of the Six Day War of 1967 and the October War of 1973 as two distinct events. In the…
The Sinking and Raising of the RPS Rajah Soliman (D-66) in 1964
The RPS RAJAH SOLIMAN (D-66) a former FLAGSHIP of the Philippine Navy sunk on 29 June 1964 during the height of TYPHOON WINNIE. The loss of a Flagship is a…
Guadalcanal
Review by Martin Koenigsberg I was delighted when I saw this book at a local thrift store (Charity Shop) a few months ago- I love these books for travel and…
Soviet Cruisers 1917-45; The ‘Grossdeutschland’ Division in World War ll
Its primary function? Guide ceremonial guards in parades. Later its more fanciful epithet,or official appellation, was the “Grossdeutschland” Division, suggesting it was to be “GreaterGermany’s” No. 1 police force capable…
Guest of Adolf
Being there . . . . to read and know what a Tyrone, Pennsylvania, draftee’s experiences were likebeing drafted into that state’s Army National Guard in April of 1941, then…
Japanese Combined Fleet; Borneo 1945; Sumatra 1944-45
Being there . . . since the countdown of Yuletide’s gift-giving Day of the Year has begun inearnest. Relish following World War II readers as they are offered the opportunity…
Zhou Enlai A Life; A Revolutionary Friendship; The Horse
Being there with Don DeNevi. . . now and in the forthcoming coming weeks of Christmas giftbuying fun to enter the unusual, nay, extraordinary, potpourri-medley avalanche of good booksinundating today’s…
Blood and Soil – The Memoirs of a Third Reich Brandenburger by Sepp De Giampietro
One of the best memoirs of a German soldier I have ever read. The author provides a detailed accounting of the Brandenburgers missions and daring exploits in Eastern Europe, Greece,…
REVIEW: My Father Joachim Von Ribbentrop – Hitler’s Foreign Minister
The author and the subject are both Ribbentrop. A family name that will forever be tied to the subject Joachim Von Ribbentrop Joachim was Hitler’s Foreign Minister tried of war…
REVIEW: The Memoirs of Karl Doenitz
Originally published in 1958 this book provides the Naval and military history reader great insight into the mind of the German Naval Leader during World War II. The German Prussian…
Literature
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Tragedy in Laos: What Happened to Corporal Bruce Edward Kane?
Research conducted on Corporal Bruce Edward Kane declared him Missing in Action on August 9, 1969. A few years ago I was preparing to teach my 8th grade Social Studies…
The Extraordinary Valor of Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean
Edward “Teddy” Sheean held the rank of ordinary seaman on December 1, 1942 when his ship came under Japanese fire. There was, however, nothing ordinary about the youth who, after…
REVIEW: The True Story of the Great Escape Stalag Luft III by Jonathan Vance
There is an old concept that reminds us that although a particular movie was good, the book is usually significantly better. It certainly applies to the Story of The Great…
Sidney Reilly, World War I Spy and Scoundrel
Author Ian Fleming, when asked about the escapades of his fictional spy James Bond, reportedly replied, “He’s no Sidney Reilly.” Who was Sidney Reilly and why did Fleming’s remark indicate…
A Battlefield Atlas of the American Revolution by author Craig L. Symonds; Cartography by William J. Clipson
Maps are critical to understanding any battle. Distance, positions & maneuver of opposing forces, obstacles, and maneuver corridors all have an impact on how armies fight. Reading battle narratives without…
Dying Hard
Being there . . . for a minor classic so satisfying as a brilliant interpretation of the ordinaryinfantryman you’ll literally demand more combat insight from Colonel French L. MacLean. His“DYING…
Spandau Complication
Review by Moon Mullins, Editor at Large- ARGunners.com https://www.casematepublishers.com/the-spandau-complication.html Another great book by Bob Orkand set in the divided city of Cold War Berlin! This seems to be a very…
Uncovering Tunnels of World War I: The Falkenhausen Tunnel
In August 2019, Association des Souterrains Allemands de Puisaleine et des Environs 14/18, reopened a German underground network which was created during the Spring of 1916 on the battlefield of…
First IJN Battleship to be sunk during World War 2 has been found
Battleship Hiei, the first Imperial Japanese Navy battleship to be sunk during World War 2, has been discovered by R/V Petrel. The wreck was discovered early February by R/V Petrel,…
Trailer of Taika Waititi World War II Satire “JoJo Rabbit” Released
The trailer of World War II satire movie JoJo Rabbit from Writer director Taika Waititi (known for Thor: Ragnarok, Hunt for the Wilderpeople) has been released. JoJo Rabbit, is a…
Corporal Cannon; Mother of the Company; December ’41; Wings of War; Baghdad Blues; Jedburghs; No Greater Love; Remember the Ramrods; The Commanders; Battleground Bexar
“CORPORAL CANNON – A Female Marine in Afghanistan”, by Savannah Cannon; $34.95, see,casematepublishers.com, 2022, hc, 268 pages;“WINGS OF WAR – – The World War II Fighter Plane That Saved the Allies…
Pro Patria Vigilans, Commander John Kirkbride, and Operation Just Cause
PODCAST By Ben Powers John Kirkbride, former commander of Bravo Company, 82nd Signal, joins the podcast to talk about his time in Panama in 1989 preparing for what would become…
Nuclear Test Sites You Can Visit Today
For those who love a little atomic warfare history, there are several nuclear test sites you can visit. However, be warned — these sites aren’t exactly easy to get to…
How To Make An SKS 922r Compliant
How do you make an SKS 922r compliant? Let’s find out in this article. The SKS is arguably one of the most underestimated rifles thanks to its close cousin, the…
World War II Snipers And SOG Book Reviews
Being there . . . . . to learn about and participate in the art of sniping; selecting any one of 13 rifles, its scope, and related equipment; the significant…
British Light Infantryman versus Patriot Rifleman: American Revolution 1775-83
Review by Martin Koenigsberg Just finished my 98th Book Review of the Year!! Number 72 in Osprey’s publishing Combat series brings us British Light infantryman versus Patriot Rifleman: American Revolution…
Essential Directors And Dark City Book Reviews
Being there . . . . integrally involved with four of America’s definitive resources for the greatest feature-length films of all time, Sloan De Forest, Eddie Muller, and their TCM-Running…
Save the Last Bullet; Eastern Front Sniper
destroyed by cruel Nazi lies. Thanks to a kind, caring British trooper, the boy-soldier now amaturing teenager began to heal.Willi’s graphic and emotionally moving story is told from a Nazi-ordered…
Edderkoppen (2000)
[junkie-toggle title=”Season 1″ state=”closed”] Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4 Episode 5 Episode 6 [/junkie-toggle] Title Edderkoppen also known as The Spider Country Denmark, Sweden Production Co. Danmarks…
The Maxim Machine Gun: Killing for Maximum Effect
The wars of the twentieth century were in many ways defined by the weapons that were used to fight them, and World War One, groundbreaking in so many aspects, was…
A Doctor’s War; Southern Brigadier Generals in the Revolutionary War; The Cavalry of the Army of the Ohio
Being there . . . first, to appreciate, then acknowledge, followed by the ultimate show of highrespect purchasing three of the latest McFarland Publishing Company books patiently awaitingyour arrival. for…
Manhattan (2014)
[junkie-toggle title=”Season 1″ state=”closed”] Episode 1: You Always Hurt the One You Love Episode 2: The Prisoner’s Dilemma Episode 3: The Hive Episode 4: Last Reasoning of Kings Episode 5:…
B-17 Gunner; The Early Air War in the Pacific
Being there . . . . for the beginning of one of the most complex wars in not only Americanhistory but world history as well – – the Pacific War.…
Authentic Sherman Tank from 1943 for sale on ebaY!
There’s an authentic Sherman tank M4A1 for sale on ebaY and if your pockets are deeper than the current bid of $195,000 (although reserve still has not been met), it…
The Archaeology of the Royal Flying Corps: Trench Art, Souvenirs, and Lucky Mascots by Melanie Winterton
The Archaeology of the Royal Flying Corps, part of the Modern Conflict Archaeology series edited by Nicholas J. Saunders, is an absorbing discussion of the material culture of WW1…
Wartime Wrecks Around Malta And Gozo
If you’re not drawn to Malta for the perfect climate, megalithic temples and fine cuisine, it has to be for the wartime wrecks. Known as the Land of Knights, there’s…
The Yarborough Knife: A Symbol of Special Forces Brotherhood
Article by Moon Mullins For graduates of the grueling U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC), earning the coveted Green Beret marks a significant achievement. However, their journey doesn’t end…
Guerilla Submarines
Review by Martin Koenigsberg When I first saw this book in a Thrift Store/Charity Shop, I was looking for material on the Mediterranean, but I ended up being very glad…
THE POLYMER KAHR 9
THE POLYMER KAHR 9 BY: NICK JACOBELLIS Throughout my law enforcement career, the most compact firearms for on and off duty use, as well as for undercover applications, were short…
Review: The K9 Academy by Nick Jacobellis
Review by Moon Mullins Another great book by Nick Jacobellis that covers the training and tribulations of K-9 dogs, their handlers and the ups and downs of the K-9 Training…
Napoleon’s Artillery
Review by Martin Koenigsberg I am pretty sure that Osprey publishing have a newer version of this book out- but I fell in love at the thrift store when I…
Being There
Being there, fighting alongside the Polish people – Eye-witnessing World War II History In Words and With Photographs By Don DeNevi For readers who revere enduring World War II literature…
The Battle of Tinian
Review by Martin Koenigsberg The American Plan for defeating Japan in the Pacific was simple and complex at the same time. American forces would cross the pacific, in large jumps…
US Airborne Tanks 1939-1945
Author: Charles C. Roberts Jr. Reviewed by: Todd Shugart Publisher: Frontline Books (Pen & Sword Ltd) ISBN: 9781526785022 Price: £19.99 Date: 2021 Pages: 139 page hardback The book is packed…
Mosquito Intruders- Target Burma
Review by Martin Koenigsberg When the RAF finally got the Mosquito over to the India/Burma theatre, it was a significant upgrade over the Beaufighter it replaced and supplanted as a…
The Atlanta Campaign, 1864 Outskirts of Atlanta; The Atlanta Campaign, 1864 Fall of the City
“The Civil War, THE ATLANTA CAMPAIGN, 1864, Peach Tree Creek to the Fall of the City”, byDavid A. Powell. CASEMATE PUBLISHERS, Military/Civil War: 2024, 128 pages, 6 ¾” x 9…
