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News from Bruce Gamble Author Bruce Gamble sends word about his latest projects: "My third book, Darkest Hour, is currently going through the distribution process for its December 15 release by Zenith Press. It narrates the story of Lark Force, the Australian garrison at Rabaul, New Britain, with emphasis on the invasion by the Japanese in 1942 and the tragic events that occurred afterward. "Rabaul is also the topic of my next book. Tentatively called Ring of Fire, it will cover the longest battle in the Pacific: the air war over Rabaul that began in December 1941 and concluded in August 1945. Together, the two books will provide a comprehensive history of the fortress in World War II."
Forthcoming from Leaping Horseman Mark, Jason D. Island of Fire: The Battle for the Barrikady Gun Factory in Stalingrad. Forthcoming from Leaping Horseman Books in December 2006
In memoriam William Diehla ball turret gunner on B-24s with the US 8th Air Force during World War II and later in life a best-selling authordied in Georgia on 24 November at the age of 81.
Now available from Harcourt Gaskin, Margaret. Blitz: The Story of December 29, 1940. New York: Harcourt, 2006
Now available from Potomac Wood Jr, Edward W. Worshipping the Myths of World War II: Reflections on America's Dedication to War. Washington, DC: Potomac Books, 2006
Now available from Random House De Bruhl, Marshall. Firestorm: Allied Airpower and the Destruction of Dresden. New York: Random House, 2006
This day in history Sixty-five years ago today, on 28 November 1941, in Ethiopia General Nasi ordered remaining Italian positions at Chilga and Gorgora to surrender, thus ending the lengthy campaign in Italian East Africa approximately seventeen months after the opening shots were fired.
Forthcoming from Overlook Neillands, Robin. The Battle for the Rhine 1944: Arnhem and the Ardennes: The Campaign in Europe, 1944-45. Forthcoming from The Overlook Press in May 2007.
This day in history Sixty-five years ago today, on 27 November 1941, Prime Minister Tojo in Tokyo dismissed Cordell Hull's ten-point proposal for negotiations as an ultimatum and the Cabinet considered thatfaced with such an ultimatumJapan had no choice but to go to war in self-defense, while in Washington, DC the US Army and Navy issued war warnings to overseas commanders.
Book review Burton, John. Fortnight of Infamy: The Collapse of Allied Airpower West of Pearl Harbor. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 2006
This day in history Sixty-five years ago today, on 26 November 1941, the Japanese Pearl Harbor Striking Forceincluding carriers Akagi, Kaga, Hiryu, Soryu, Shokaku, and Zuikakudeparted Hittokappu Bay under strict radio silence.
Now available from Bantam Hornfischer, James. Ship of Ghosts: The Story of the USS Houston, FDR's Legendary Lost Cruiser, and the Epic Saga of Her Survivors. New York: Bantam Books, 2006
Forthcoming from Classic Hooton, E.R. Luftwaffe at War Luftwaffe at War, volume 1: Gathering Storm, 1933-1939. Forthcoming from Classic Publications in January 2007 Stocker, Werner with Peter Petrick. Messerschmitt Me 210/Me 410 Hornisse Hornet. Forthcoming from Classic Publications in February 2007 Bergstrom, Christer. Barbarossa: The Air Battle, July - December 1941. Forthcoming from Classic Publications in March 2007
Now available from Kale's Mussolini, Romano. My Father, Il Duce: A Memoir by Mussolini's Son. Carlsbad, CA: Kale's Press, 2006
In memoriam Robert Altmana B-24 co-pilot with the 307th Bomb Group in the southwest Pacific and later in life a renowned Hollywood directordied on 20 November in California at the age of 81.
News from Midland Volume one of Royal Air Force Bomber Losses in the Middle East and Mediterranean by Gunby and Temple is now available, and volume two is projected for release in 2007.
Now available from Rowman and Littlefield Bendersky, Joseph. A Concise History of Nazi Germany. Lanham, MD: Rowman and Littlefield, 2006
Recommended We receive a large number of books from publishers, editors, publicists, and authors, and of course we're always glad to read them and add them to our online database, but our Recommended Reading page, freshly updated, only contains the cream of the crop, the ones we consider our personal favorites.
News from Sutton The busy folks at Sutton Publishing Ltd have announced a plethora of new WWII titles for release in the first half of 2007. Check our Sutton page for full details.
This day in history Sixty-five years ago today, on 22 November 1941, Luftwaffe fighter ace Werner Molders died in an air accident.
Now available from Random House Moses, Sam. At All Costs: How a Crippled Ship and Two American Merchant Mariners Reversed the Tide of World War II. New York: Random House, 2006
This day in history Sixty-five years ago today, on 21 November 1941, a USN convoy escorted by the cruiser Pensacola departed San Francisco with reinforcements for the Philippines.
In memoriam George Blackburna veteran of the Canadian Army in Normandy and later author of well-received books about his wartime experiencesdied in Ottawa on 15 November at the age of 90. (Thanks to Evert Stieber for bringing this loss to our attention.)
Forthcoming from Palgrave Tillman, Barrett. Lemay. Forthcoming from Palgrave Macmillan Publishing Company in January 2007
Now available from Da Capo Kershaw, Alex. The Few: The American Knights of the Air Who Risked Everything to Fight in the Battle of Britain. New York: Da Capo Press, 2006
Book review Bergstrom, Christer and Andrey Mikhailov. Black Cross, Red Star: The Air War over the Eastern Front, volume one: Operation Barbarossa, 1941. Pacifica, CA: Pacifica Military History, 2000.
This day in history Sixty-five years ago today, on 19 November 1941, the German raider Kormoran and RAN cruiser Sydney engaged in a close-range duel in the Indian Ocean, sinking both ships.
Now available from Zenith Smith, Starr. Jimmy Stewart: Bomber Pilot. Osceola, WI: Zenith Press, 2006
Forthcoming from Potomac Blumenson, Martin. Patton. Forthcoming from Potomac Books in January 2007
This day in history Sixty-five years ago today, on 18 November 1941, British 8th Army launched its Operation Crusader offensive to relieve Tobruk and retake Cyrenaica.
Now available from Vallentine-Mitchell Leighton-Langer, Peter. The King's Own Loyal Enemy Aliens: German and Austrian Refugees in Britain's Armed Forces, 1939-45. Edgware, Middlesex: Vallentine-Mitchell, 2006
In memoriam Robert E. Blakein World War II a merchant marine who was aboard two ships sunk by enemy submarines, and later played a major role in recommissioning the Jeremiah O'Brien for its memorial voyage to Normandy in 1994died in California on 9 November at the age of 85.
In memoriam Jacob E. Smartone of the chief planners of the August 1943 low-level raid on Ploesti, later commander of the USAAF 97th Bomb Group, and subsequently a prisoner of the Germans after his bomber was shot downdied in South Carolina on 12 November at the age of 97.
In memoriam Lee "Shorty" Gordona gunner in a B-17 with the USAAF 305th Bomb Group who was shot down in February 1943, became a prisoner of war, and reputedly became the first American POW to successfully escape back to Englanddied on 14 November in California at the age of 84.
Now available from Pen and Sword Howard, John and Penny Bates. The Pegasus Diaries: The Private Papers of Major John Howard, DSO. Barnsley, UK: Pen and Sword Books Ltd, 2006 Baxter, Ian. Panzer Divisions at War, 1939-1945. Barnsley, UK: Pen and Sword Books Ltd, 2006 Minney, R. J. Carve Her Name with Pride. Barnsley, UK: Pen and Sword Books Ltd, 2006
Forthcoming from Palgrave Gillard, David. Appeasement in Crisis: From Munich to Prague, October 1938 - March 1939. Forthcoming from Palgrave Macmillan Publishing Company in March 2007
Now available from Zenith Charles, H. Robert. Last Man Out: Surviving the Burma-Thailand Death Railway: A Memoir. St Paul, MN: Zenith Press, 2006
Now available from Potomac Blood, Phillip W. Hitler's Bandit Hunters: The SS and the Nazi Occupation of Europe. Washington, DC: Potomac Books, 2006
Forthcoming from Stackpole Watson, Bruce Allen. Exit Rommel: The Tunisian Campaign, 1942-1943. Forthcoming from Stackpole Books in January 2007
Now available from St Martin's Hassell, Agostino von and Sigrid MacRae. Alliance of Enemies: The Untold Story of the Secret American and German Collaboration to End World War II. New York: St Martin's Press, 2006
News from Lawrence Paterson Author Lawrence Paterson reports that his next book will be U-Boats in the Mediterranean from Chatham Publishing. No indication of a publication date.
Book reviews Lambert, John W. The 8th Air Force: Victory and Sacrifice: A World War II Photo History. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2006 Shores, Christopher and Chris Thomas. 2nd Tactical Air Force, volume 3: From the Rhine to Victory, January to May 1945. Crowborough, UK: Classic Publications, 2006 Yenne, Bill. The American Aircraft Factory in World War II. St Paul, MN: Zenith Press, 2006 Butler, Phil and Tony Butler. Gloster Meteor: Britain's Celebrated First-Generation Jet. Hinckley, UK: Midland Publishing Limited, 2006
Now available from Simon & Schuster Weintraub, Stanley. 11 Days in December: Christmas at the Bulge, 1944. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2006
Forthcoming from Berghahn Kay, Alex J. Germany's Occupation in the Soviet Union: Political and Economic Planning, 1940-41. Forthcoming from Berghahn Books in December 2006
Now available from Potomac Crawford, Steve. The Eastern Front Day by Day, 1941-45. Washington, DC: Potomac Books, 2006
News from Osprey Not unexpectedly, Osprey Publishing has just released several new titles and announced a wealth of upcoming WWII-related booksincluding ones by old stalwarts like Steve Zaloga and Gordon Rottmandue between now and the end of January. Check our freshly updated Osprey page for details.
Forthcoming from Wiley McManus, John C. Alamo in the Ardennes. Forthcoming from John Wiley & Sons in March 2007
Now available from Eagle Editions Bergstrom, C., Vlad Antipov and Andrey Dikov. Black Cross, Red Star Black Cross, Red Star: The Air War over the Eastern Front, vol 3: Everything for Stalingrad. Hamilton, MT: Eagle Editions, Ltd, 2006
In memoriam Captain Paul von Kempfwho as a USN lieutenant survived the sinking of the USS Liscome Baydied at the age of 88.
Cadman The T. Cadman printed catalog #89 has arrived here by mail with the usual batch of WWII goodies for sale by Tom.
News from Mark Zuehlke Author Mark Zuehlke sends word from Canada: "I am currently working on a book about the Scheldt Estuary campaign of First Canadian Army that D&M will release in fall 2007 and it looks like I'll be doing at least one book on Canadians in Normandy and then one on them in Sicily."
Now available from Harvard Sebag-Montefiore, Hugh. Dunkirk: Fight to the Last Man. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2006
Book review Antipov, Vlad and Igor Utkin. Dragons on Bird Wings: The Combat History of the 812th Fighter Air Regiment. Kitchener, Ont: Aviaeology / Sky Grid, 2006
Now available from Grub Street Orange, Vincent. Slessor: Bomber Champion: The Life of Marshal of the RAF Sir John Slessor. London: Grub Street, 2006
News from John Murray Thanks to the kind folks at John Murray for sending us word about their latest titles, including POW by Adrian Gilbert.
Now available from Zenith Nordyke, Phil. Four Stars of Valor: The Combat History of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment in World War II. St Paul, MN: Zenith Press, 2006
In memoriam P.W. Bothaduring WWII a leader of the pro-Nazi paramilitary Ox-Wagon Fire Guard and later in life prime minister of South Africadied on 31 October at the age of 90.
Scholars The printed "World War II" catalog for Fall 2006 has arrived by mail from The Scholar's Bookshelf in New Jersey.
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