Re:The Quest for Fuel in World War II (1993)
by nicbou on Monday August 29, 2022 @04:57PM
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I'm reading this book right now.
The Americans wanted to start with an invasion of France right in 1942. No messing about. The British had to convince them that it was ridiculous.
Then the Americans got an easy start in North Africa where they could learn from their mistakes and become the juggernaut they are known to be.
An Army At Dawn is a really good book filled with interesting anecdotes. It's perhaps a bit of a tough read because the good guys keep blundering. If you want a curbstomp battle, that's not it.
Re:The Quest for Fuel in World War II (1993)
by Happos on Tuesday August 30, 2022 @11:58AM
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Yes, it’s certainly one of those books that leaves you both frustrated and awe-inspired. If you like Ambrose’s writing I highly recommend Crazy Horse and Custer.
The Americans wanted to start with an invasion of France right in 1942. No messing about. The British had to convince them that it was ridiculous.
Then the Americans got an easy start in North Africa where they could learn from their mistakes and become the juggernaut they are known to be.
An Army At Dawn is a really good book filled with interesting anecdotes. It's perhaps a bit of a tough read because the good guys keep blundering. If you want a curbstomp battle, that's not it.