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Posts: 69 14-Mar-2008 00:57:16 |
Since I have a little extra cash (thank you IRS), Im looking to update my library. My main topic is BB's. I keep running across the name Friedman. Can some
one help me out with a title or two from this author?
Thanks in advance... Crusty |
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Posts: 70 14-Mar-2008 01:00:37 |
One other thing...I saw something about a new book on the Midway battle that is written from the Japanese perspective thats supposed to be very "eye
opening". Does that ring any bells for anyone?
Thanks again Crusty |
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Posts: 16 14-Mar-2008 23:39:16 |
Hello Crusty,
The books you are referring to are 1.) Norm Friedman's US Battleships: An Illustrated Design History (US Naval Inst. Press), one in a series of such design histories by Friedman, and 2.) Shattered Sword by Jonathan Parshall and Anthony Tully (Potomoc? Books 2005) which tells the story from the Japanese side, and utilizes excellent archival records from Japanese sources. Both are available. Friedman's will be pricey. Shattered Sword is also out now in paperback and probably pretty reasonable. Hope this helps! |
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Posts: 348 15-Mar-2008 14:34:08 |
Crusty
I've got Shattered Sword, and I can recommend it. A readable account of the battle, which puts things into context (background, plans, doctrine) in a way that comes over well (I don't know much about CV operations, but the book did a good job of walking me through the procedures - and accompanying limitations - of the Japanese spotting a strike on deck, in a way other histories I've read don't handle). Michael |
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Posts: 71 18-Mar-2008 14:50:14 |
Thanks for the assist! I just ordered Friedman's US Battleships from Amazon. Only $44 with shipping. Not bad at all...I think my next purchase will be
"Shattered Sword".
Thanks again!!! |
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