Recommend some Non-fiction conflict novels

[pugwash4x4]

Lookin to expand my collection of "war" books.

So whats good? must be non-fiction and not too dry. Have a bit of a collection already from older books like Goshawk Squadron (WW1 description of a flying squadron) through to Sniper one and 3 Para. Interested in all periods of "modern" warfare and would be particularly interested in books written by the other side.

cheers

[Bill]

How modern is "modern"?

At First Light is a great account by a spitfire pilot in the BoB, and I've just restarted reading Rifles which is an account of the development of the light infantry (and therefore modern military thinking) in the Napoleonic wars.

[Justayellowbadge]

Non-fiction novels?

[escargot]

Bill said:

Rifles

An excellent book.

[pugwash4x4]

Modern- anything post WW1- mechanised effectively.

Have read a LOT of ficiton and non-fiction from the napoleonic era and am trying to expand.

[the_lone_wolf]

George Bush's Memoirs?


Available at ELC...

[st_files]

I can thoroughly recommend 'Chickenhawk' by Robert Mason. I think its probably the best book on war/conflict I've read. Its the recollections of a Huey chopper pilot in Vietnam. Not over gory and if you want a historical recounting of the war its not for you. Its very moving and fascinating at the same time.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chickenhawk-Robert-Mason/d...

If you want a more factual account I'd recommend Anthony Beevor's Stalingrad - a gruelling account of a gruelling battle. Am soon to read D day which is superb apparently.

[pugwash4x4]

Justayellowbadge said:

Non-fiction novels?

Ok accept that novels isn't quite the right word, but i think you guys know what i mean!

Apache Dawn was a good book- haven't read rifles- but its the Xmas list.

[james_tigerwoods]

"Don't cry for me Sergeant-Major" - Brilliant

[308mate]

Vulcan 607 - Rowland White

The story of the Vulcan's part in the Falklands War. Very good.

[tzfan]

'My part in Hitler's downfall' - Spike Milligan.

HTH.

[Red Firecracker]

Sea Harrier Over the Falklands

Sniper One

Eight Lives Down

Diver

To name just four.

[littleandy0410]

308mate said:

Vulcan 607 - Rowland White

The story of the Vulcan's part in the Falklands War. Very good.

Just went upstairs to check the name and author of this, and you've beaten me to it!

+1

[Dakkon]

st_files said:

I can thoroughly recommend 'Chickenhawk' by Robert Mason. I think its probably the best book on war/conflict I've read. Its the recollections of a Huey chopper pilot in Vietnam. Not over gory and if you want a historical recounting of the war its not for you. Its very moving and fascinating at the same time.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chickenhawk-Robert-Mason/d...

If you want a more factual account I'd recommend Anthony Beevor's Stalingrad - a gruelling account of a gruelling battle. Am soon to read D day which is superb apparently.

Another vote for Chickenhawk, amazing insight of a Huey pilot in 'Nam.

[rhinochopig]

Lots here. I started a WIKI on just that subject.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=683...

[Dakkon]

Inside Delta Force by Eric L. Haney, an account from a founding member of the unit is quite good.

[juice]

Brothers In Arms - Kareem Abdul Jabaar

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?story...

Edited by juice on Tuesday 8th December 15:44

[littleandy0410]

Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills - Charles Henderson.


Amazon.com said:
"He's silent, invisible. He lies in one position for days, barely twitching a muscle, able to control his heartbeat and breathing. His record has never been matched: 93 confirmed kills. This is the story of Sergeant Carlos Hathcock, Marine sniper, legend of military lore."

[Hugo a Gogo]

Stalingrad and Berlin - the Downfall


except for the references to rape on every other page in Berlin, we get the point!

[Smart roadster]

With a machine gun to Cambrey and Sagatarius rising. First one is an acount of the first world war from the trenches the second the first world war from the air.