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one of my University tutors wrote a book about the appeasement policy where (i think) the argument ran along the lines that Chamberlain really wasnt sure about appeasement but felt that he had to go the 'extra mile' because if he didnt then he wouldn't be able to get the country and the rest of the empire to agree to a more robust strategy. I think he got a bit 'seduced' though in Munich. Its 23 years since i read it though so it all may have got a bit muddled in my increasingly muddled mind

one of my University tutors wrote a book Bastards are always doing that sort of thing. Was once asked in a tutorial "What do you think of XYZ title?" Answered "It's a load of fucking bollox. Whoever wrote that is a fucking dipshit screw ball, it is CRAP!" To which he answered "Hmmm. I did not think that when I wrote it."

I've finally picked up Mark Urbans Rifles after beign in my to read pile for a few months - I like it

Just started 'Munich' by David Faber.Just started this,i watched a programme Saturday afternoon which suggested the use of aircraft in the diplomatic incidents was a bit unusual which gave rise to a few conspiracy theories about selling out a plot to oust Hitler :hmm: But as far as ive read it does show Chamberlain in a different light

I'm just working my way through the 6 back issues of battlegames that I ordered recently. this is a wonderful task to be relished, savoured and thoroughly enjoyed. Only got two more to go and then i'm back to waiting every two months for a new one :( I can relate! I was felled by influenza back in January. The first day was a write-off with fever and the sluices being opened at both ends as it were, but recuperation was made much more bearable by my being able to go through all of my back-issues of Battlegames while bedridden. It almost made it worthwhile being sick, and I was itching to paint figures and get in some gaming by the time I recovered! :)

Armageddon by Max Hastings Seems like a good read so far - getting through loads of books this holiday but of course painting tally is nil

This week is Band Of Brigands about WWI tankers and tanks.

This week is Band Of Brigands about WWI tankers and tanks. Who wrote it?

This week is Band Of Brigands about WWI tankers and tanks. Who wrote it? Christy Campbell

This week is Band Of Brigands about WWI tankers and tanks. Who wrote it? Christy Campbell Its also very cheap in Tescos.

For some reason The Military and Aviation Book club allowed me to buy 6 books again for about £30 so I had the Osprey celebration book (great), Adkins big books on Trafalger and Gettysburg, the new book on Quatre Bras and a new Ian Castle book on the Crimea and another WWII one for my father. I have started on Trafalger and its a great read although it is a big heavy book.

Christy Campbell A WOMAN???

Christy Campbell A WOMAN??? No. Imagine he's Irish or Irish descent - think of the golfers O'Connor (sp may be different). Was defence correspondent for the Sunday Telegraph. Also written a book on Fenians plotting against Queen Victoria, and another on the transplantation of American grape vines to Europe when the European vines got hit by disease (it's more jauntily titled than that though!)

Fenian Fire! I read Fenian Fire years ago, and Band of Brigands recently, but I never connected that it was the same author. I'm a bit slow... :sad:

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