Military

Star Wars: Darth Bane - Dynasty of Evil
Star Wars: Darth Bane - Dynasty of Evil

Review:Mr. Karpyshyn has delivered a fitting end to the Darth Bane trilogy. No spoilers here, so don't worry. While I personally do not believe he could have written a more captivating and awe-inspiring part of the trilogy than the first novel, nor a darker story than the second, Karpyshyn still definitely finishes up with a nail-biting final chapter.

While the first book centered around just the title character, both the second and third books are filled with intertwining and deep story lines t... Read more

Slow Bullets
Slow Bullets

Review:Overall this was disappointing. I've read many books by Reynolds, and I've come to expect interesting, fleshed out stories. There are interesting ideas that I'd want to read more about in this book, but they aren't developed. It's almost like a book trailer, getting you interested in the story but without really giving any details.

It's also extremely short. This is fine, but it's list price is $14.95 and this book doesn't deliver anywhere near enough story to justify that price. If the b... Read more

Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland
Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland

Review:And you thought only the Jewish were persecuted.

Very easy to assume only the Jewish were persecuted, as it's only been well publicized for the past century. But after reading this short book; the reader will eventually easily question, that during those times, how could one be sure that they were only targeting the Jewish based on the rudimentary few nonstandard information collected during this time? (ie. Very few Census records were present during this time.) Can only guess that tho... Read more

The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II - The Rape of Nanking
The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II - The Rape of Nanking

Review:This book is not by a professional historian, but by a non fiction "populizer". Due to her training, and she is a talented woman, Ms. Chang does a very good job with her writing, and a respectable job in creating a historical monograph. Some things could have been done better by a professional historian, such as putting the event in the context of military operations, but it is clear that Ms. Chang has an emotional investment in the subject. The actions by the Japanese were vicious and brutal, e... Read more

Unforgettable Stories and Photographs From History's Greatest Conflict
Unforgettable Stories and Photographs From History's Greatest Conflict

Review:I got this book for my husband for Christmas. It has wonderful, eye-catching photos that draw you in to the various stories. I actually have enjoyed looking at it as well. I look forward to keeping it on hand for when our children are old enough to be learning about WWII, as I think the photos will help them understand what they are learning. Read more

How the Allies Won the War - The Battle of the Atlantic
How the Allies Won the War - The Battle of the Atlantic

Review:Okay, I have not finished Jonathan’s book as of yet but felt I must react. I have to say Jonathan’s provides insights especially surrounding the overall British political and military aspects that shaped the “Battle of the Atlantic” as well as the impact on the “British Home Front.” However, it seems Jonathan does not provide the same situational context to his blistering comments about US Admiral King as he does for others.

To provide context, one must consider the general situation Adm... Read more

First Light (The Centenary Collection)
First Light (The Centenary Collection)

Review:Excellent first person account of the Battle of Britain but not the best I've read. If you're looking for something with a little more of the overall picture, try Fly For Your Life by Robert Stanford Tuck. Tuck's book is definitely the best memoir on the Battle of Britain I've come across and one of the best WW II books I've ever read. Read more

The Lost Stars: Tarnished Knight
The Lost Stars: Tarnished Knight

Review:The plots are complicated and very human, especially considering our present political situations.
I can see how both systems could evolve from what we have now.
The battles are very realistic and I like the way that physics is not completely ignored.
The characters are well developed and real.
Highly rcomend this seiries. Read more

Scifi Alien Romance (The Ravager Chronicles Book 1)
Scifi Alien Romance (The Ravager Chronicles Book 1)

Review:Love this series!! It's sexy & original! I love polyamourus romances & this one is fantastic! It has the perfect balance of tension, action romance sexual tension & gratification to complelty absorb readers. Can't wait til 3 comes out ? Read more

How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life
How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life

Review:Concrete detailed information on how to avoid imminent danger before it strikes. Of course, we don't always have that chance, but if there is a chance, reading this book and applying its fundamentals will help you stay out of trouble. Read more

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