Recommend me some good war books (non-fiction, modern)

Over Clocker · 6 Jul 2010 at 21:37

Hi guys,

I've decided to do a bit of reading again.....

I loved the first Andy McNab books, the 'factual' ones, eg Bravo two Zero and Immediate Action. I read one of the latter books, I think Remote Control, and didn't really enjoy it.

Anyone got any recommendations for me?!

Thanks,

Mal

Energize · 6 Jul 2010 at 21:46

Mein kampf?

Over Clocker · 6 Jul 2010 at 21:52

Forgot to say, not that interested in the World War 2 books etc. Sort of things I'd enjoy reading would be Gulf War, Falklands War etc. They need to be British also, about British units.

Cheers!

Energize · 6 Jul 2010 at 21:54

Over Clocker said:
Forgot to say, not that interested in the World War 2 books etc. Sort of things I'd enjoy reading would be Gulf War, Falklands War etc. They need to be British also, about British units.

Cheers!

Mein Kampf is world war one.

Dave M · 6 Jul 2010 at 22:04

If you don't mind me ignoring all your requirements

Panzer Commander by hans von luck.

Broadie · 6 Jul 2010 at 22:08

Telescopi said:
If you don't mind me ignoring all your requirements

Panzer Commander by hans von luck.

Ditto:
The Last Enemy by Richard Hillary
Saggitarius Rising by Cecil Lewis
Berlin/Stalingrad by Antony Beevor
D Day by Stephen Ambrose
The Most Dangerous Enemy by Stephen Bungay
Das Boot by Lothar-Günther Buchheim
Slightly Out of Focus by Robert Capa
Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell

(that's some of my collection)

Glaucus · 6 Jul 2010 at 22:10

Pegasus bridge Stephen E. Ambrose, an amazing story.
Vulcan 607 Rowland White

Pleh · 6 Jul 2010 at 22:15

Sniper One - Sgt Dan Mills

Was a great read I thought. Factual written by a guy out there(Gulf War2) in a sniper team obviously.

Apache Dawn - Damien Lewis

I know you said no WW2 but please consider Band of Brothers - Steven Ambrose. Excellent book, inspired the series etc.

LOAM · 6 Jul 2010 at 22:16

Chicken Hawk

http://www.robertcmason.com/

Repta · 6 Jul 2010 at 22:19

Sniper one is probably the best book ive red in a long time.
3para, Joint force Harrier, Apache, Apache Dawn and Unscathed and The regiment are other good ones

jwest · 6 Jul 2010 at 22:31

Stalingrad

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Azza · 6 Jul 2010 at 22:41

As people have said I'll recommend these WWII books, but they are fantastic books.

Berlin/Stalingrad by Antony Beevor
Pegasus bridge by Stephen E. Ambrose
Band of Brothers by Stephen E. Ambrose

meghatronic · 6 Jul 2010 at 22:46

I'll get back to you when I'm back home (week+). I have hundreds.

RedDanDoc · 6 Jul 2010 at 22:46

The Forgotten Soldier by Guy Sajer

Enemy at the Gates The Battle for Stalingrad by William Craig

The Naked and the Dead by Norman Mailer

Fireskull · 6 Jul 2010 at 22:54

Another vote for Sniper One

I also really enjoyed reading 'Eight lives down' and '3 Para'

JonnyT · 6 Jul 2010 at 22:56

AcidHell2 said:
Vulcan 607 Jeremy Clarkson

Haha he wishes he wrote it! He did have a quote on the back cover I'll grant you but it's actually by Rowland White. Epic tale of an epic mission btw!

Nix · 6 Jul 2010 at 22:56

An Ordinary Soldier - Doug Beattie

Glaucus · 6 Jul 2010 at 23:08

JonnyT said:
Haha he wishes he wrote it! He did have a quote on the back cover I'll grant you but it's actually by Rowland White. Epic tale of an epic mission btw!

My mistake, saw his name on the back.
even worse didn't even cross my mind.

Kutter · 6 Jul 2010 at 23:11

Another vote for sniper one, this book has been lent to loads of peeps at work and they all agreed its great.

Currently reading Lone Survivor, about a Seal team that get wiped out bar one guy, thats also another good book.

kiteloopy · 6 Jul 2010 at 23:32

sniper one.

brilliant.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17981877