John, are those books available now? If so, do you have ISBNs and publisher's name? Two other books on the same subject: The Battle of Pensacola - N. Orwin Rush (Florida State University, 1966 / 1981 - LoC card # 66-64092) La Campana de Pensacola - Manuel Petinal (Almena Ediciones, 2002 - DL # M-32222-2002)

Ronan, They were published in 1981,1982 respectively, by The Perdido Bay Press. I would say they are no longer available unfortunately, but worth time spent on some Book search websites. Data includes, Troop strength all parties at different stages,military units,ships,casualties and related statistics. The Pensacola book was signed by Bill Coker! The maps are superb with lots of detail and well drawn wee ships! These books have been really well researched. The battle of Pensacola by Rush looks worthy of purchase, Thank you for the information. If you have interest in this theatre then these you may find worthy of a read: The Journal Of Don Francisco Saavedra de Sangronis 1780-1783 by Francisco Morales Padron(Florida Press ISBN 0-8130-0877-8) Francisco Bouligny a Bourbon Soldier in Spanish Louisiana by Gilbert C Din (Louisiana state University Press ISBN 0-8071-1795-1) Bernardo de Galves in Louisiana 1776-1783 by Jack L Holmes (Pelican ISBN 0-911116-78-8) John

Only recently got into this theatre of ops, mainly because there are no figures for the Spanish (and very few French you can use instead). I've found this useful:- http://xenophongroup.com/patriot/arrt/bibliography03.htm

Ronan, This is a most useful website, Thank You. Noticed those Coker books are mentioned with required details. I made my Spanish figures some years ago. Nothing special, all in the marching pose with oversized flags. Mind you, I have more recently added some pretty colourful cavalry including those suited to the Spanish Boarderlands. This week I am promised some information on the actual designs on the rear of the Grenadier hat( sleeve/manga), which was extensively researched. Then I plan to repaint my figures correctly. Yesterday, made and painted a priest for a small church which features in one of our presidios. All I need now is to design all those Militia figures for the Spanish!!! John

"Besatzungspolotik und Massenmord. Die Einsatzgruppe D (My great uncles unit. for service with which he was hung at Nürnberg.) in der südlichen Sowjetunion 1941 - 1943". Andrej Angrick. And after that "1840 - 1870. Dreizig Jahre deutscher Geschichte." Dr Karl Biedermann.

Ronan, I have now today ordered those books you mentioned plus the two siege books with maps I mentioned.The Pensacola book being the rare publiction was $30 dearer by the time I decided to purchase, the cheaper book sold leaving the dearer copy left! If you want any information I am happy to forward on... John

fiction for me - "Bones of the Hills" by Conn Iggledon - the 3rd part in a series based on Ghengis An exciting read, lots of action

Since my last post I've mostly been reading... A Lonely Kind of War, by Marshall Harrison. It's a memoire of an American Forward Air Controller during the Vietnam War, written with a great deal of humanity and humour. There were a lot of Aussie FAC's mixed in with the American units and they're all mental. Journal of a Vietcong, by Truong Nhu Tang. The story of the Vietnam War from the other side. I knew they were very well organised, but I never realised just how frighteningly well organised they were. Particularly good on the political infighting of the Provisional Government as the Northern Communists begin to dominate. Also rather surprised to hear that Russian spy trawlers were passing on accurate details of B-52 raids coming out of Guam. I don't know a lot about the air war, but that was news to me. Doctor at Dien-Bien-Phu, by Major Grauwin. A bit grim, as you would expect from anyone involved in the medical services, but still a fascinating insight from an unusual viewpoint. Some of the details jar a bit (Sherman tanks at Dien Bien Phu?) but that may be down to the translation. There's also some great descriptions of events he experienced prior to Dien Bien Phu that would make great scenarios.

Just finished Citizen soldiers by S Ambrose last week Really enjoyed those 1st hand accounts even if it was only from a US perspective Just started Berlin by Anthony Beevor, looks interesting and certainly seems to have good reviews @ Wil - did you ever get through God's War or whatever it was called by Chris tyerman? - tried 3 times and have given up for the moment as was far too dry Also had the Waterloo Comanion arrive last week and am hoping that I've managed to secure a second handcopy of Elting's Swords around a throne from caliver. While ordering there I also bought achtung schweinhund so I have quite a bit to read

Currently reading Charles Grants The Wargame (haven't read this for a looong time) and Springs With Zeal and With Bayonets Only which is shaping up very nicely! Andy

"The Leader" by Guy Walters "It Never Snows in September" by Robert Kershaw

"Adventures of an Innocent In the Spanish Civil War" by Antonio Candela

After Winds of War, naturally now War and Remembrance.

"Confrontation the war with Indonesia 1962-1966" Nick Van der Bijl

John H. Gill, 1809: Thunder on the Danube, Vol. I - Abensberg. (Vol. II - 'Aspern' is my Christmas holiday reading.)