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I plugged this last literature thread but In great spirits : the WWI diary of Archie Barwick Amazing ww1 diary of a Australian soldier that fought from 1914 till the end of the war. Barely edited and he fought in pretty much every major Aussie action from Gallipoli to the western front. He managed to capture the essence of “mate-ness” and never complains despite the awful conditions he and the troops are living in. He’s got a great writing style and this is without a doubt my favourite book. Also just finished The last stand of fox company A detailed look at the marines holding open a pass during the start of the withdrawal from North Korea, absolutely devastating conditions they are fighting in and the results. Got a great narrative structure. Abongination fucked around with this message at 05:36 on Mar 13, 2019 |
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The Great Anglo-Boer War by Byron Farwell Also seems to be in print with the name The Great Boer war, not sure what the difference between the two is. Very good overview of a war I've never known that much about, been fantastic so far.
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A short but fun book I just got through is Random Shots From A Rifleman by John Kincaid. Published in 1835, a collection of stories and anecdotes from the peninsular war by a rifleman.
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