Still the Best Hope by Dennis Prager.Originally Posted by Shotgun
https://www.amazon.com/Still-Best-Ho...1656357&sr=8-1
Explains the completing values in the world of Americanism, Leftism, Islamist. Excellent read written by a well informed and thoughtful man.
Days of Rage by Bryan Burrough. Documents the "revolutionary violence" in the 1970's. Said college student will have something to compare to current times.
I really enjoy the Raiding Forces series by Phil Ward. Set in WW2 it follows an American Officer serving in the British Army as he sets up a Commando style unit and battles across France, Africa and the Mediterranean. One thing that bothered me about the early books was some of the technical issues regarding firearms. I emailed Phil w a couple errors I found and ended up helping edit the last 5 or 6 books (all volunteer). Entertaining historical fiction.
Free on Kindle Unlimited.
https://www.amazon.com/Those-Dare-Ra...+forces&sr=8-4
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Shortened review - a worthy read for its candid and gritty description of a GWOT-era Marine platoon in urban combat. What comes through for me, as a student of military history, is the timeless decency and earnest good intentions of young marines, something that largely remains a constant no matter the era, and despite changes in weaponry (say, for example, the XM-1060 thermobaric 40 mm grenade) and mission. For the most part, the emotions in this book seem genuine and the fellowship and bonds between combat soldiers is another timeless facet of the book. Read it to honor these men, and those like them who serve, bravely, and go where they are told for reasons they are given.
Last edited by Medusa; 06-09-2020 at 03:25 PM.
There's an excellent article that goes with a review of this book:
https://status451.com/2017/01/20/days-of-rage/
"The victor is not victorious if the vanquished does not consider himself so."
― Ennius
I sorta remember those days. I was halfway through college in '72. I used to have a bunch of articles and newspaper images from stuff I saw back then but destroyed most all of it years ago.
Crazy time to be coming of age in America.
There's nothing civil about this war.
These are great books.
The lion shooting was hilarious.
Waldo is one of my favorite characters.
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Just completed and highly recommend this book on John D. Rockefeller. Did not realize how short of a time he spent as the head of Standard Oil- most of his life was spent on philanthropic pursuits. Chernow is one of my favorite authors- he gives very balanced picture of John D.
This country needs an enema- Blues approved sig line
From Annapolis to Scapa Flow: The Autobiography of Edward L. Beach, Sr.. Captain Beach graduated from Annapolis in 1888 and retired in 1923. It's an interesting look at the Navy in the final days of transitioning from sail to steam. It's in print only, so Kindle-drivers will be SOL.
His son edited the work and it was published sixty years after the author's death.
If we have to march off into the next world, let us walk there on the bodies of our enemies.
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