Mr Wig Posted 19 August , 2010 Share Posted 19 August , 2010 Hi there folks, I know there's a few books out there... Could anyone recommend which one is the pick of the bunch ? Cheers Wig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted 19 August , 2010 Share Posted 19 August , 2010 Don't know about the pick of the bunch but this one was written by an Officer and his descriptions and observations based on the Field Service Regulations. There are also questions in the back of the book such as you might find on an Officer's selection course or similar. BATTLE OF AMIENS 1918, and Operations 8th August-3rd September, 1918, by Lt Col Kearsey Available as a reprint from Naval & Military Press. I am sure other members will have suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wig Posted 19 August , 2010 Author Share Posted 19 August , 2010 Thanks Squirrel, Much appreciated...I'll check it out. Cheers Wig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 19 August , 2010 Share Posted 19 August , 2010 Peter Hart's book on 1918 is very good, and there's a modern book with the title Amiens 1918 which is good, too, but I can't remember the author's name. Harris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthergw Posted 19 August , 2010 Share Posted 19 August , 2010 I agree with Steve. I read Peter Hart's book just a few weeks ago and would thoroughly recommend it. An older book by Barrie Pitt, " 1918: The Last Act", is worth a read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bantamforgot Posted 19 August , 2010 Share Posted 19 August , 2010 "Amiens 1918" by Gregory Blaxland. Colin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwp2007 Posted 19 August , 2010 Share Posted 19 August , 2010 The day we won the war by Charles Messenger. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgranger Posted 19 August , 2010 Share Posted 19 August , 2010 ' Amiens 1918' by McWilliams and Steel. You might also look on the Australian War Memorial website at their Official Histories, all on-line, Vol VI covers the Amiens operations. ` Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wig Posted 19 August , 2010 Author Share Posted 19 August , 2010 Peter Hart's book on 1918 is very good, and there's a modern book with the title Amiens 1918 which is good, too, but I can't remember the author's name. Harris? Thanks Steven ! I agree with Steve. I read Peter Hart's book just a few weeks ago and would thoroughly recommend it. An older book by Barrie Pitt, " 1918: The Last Act", is worth a read. Cheers, Wig "Amiens 1918" by Gregory Blaxland. Colin. Much appreciated Colin ! Wig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wig Posted 19 August , 2010 Author Share Posted 19 August , 2010 The day we won the war by Charles Messenger. John. Thanks John, I've read some top reviews on this one... Cheers Wig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wig Posted 19 August , 2010 Author Share Posted 19 August , 2010 ' Amiens 1918' by McWilliams and Steel. You might also look on the Australian War Memorial website at their Official Histories, all on-line, Vol VI covers the Amiens operations. ` Thanks Paul, I've had a snoop at the the War Memorial's online shop...there's some great stuff. The only drag is the postage can be more expensive than the book ! (I'm an Aussie living in the US) Cheers Wig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Dunlop Posted 20 August , 2010 Share Posted 20 August , 2010 Australian... Official Histories, all on-line, Vol VI covers the Amiens operations.The Canadian War Diaries are pretty much all online too. I don't recall a consolidated overall view of the battle, in the same way that the Australians compiled. Using the other sources listed above, however, you will be able to access the detailed reports of any units that you might have a further interest in.Barrie Pitt's book is somewhat dated now, so I would not recommend it as a sole source. Definitely not the best in light of later research. Remember that the French played an important role, which is often not covered well. The main reference, typically, is to their failure to protect the right flank of the Canadian advance at all times. Doughty gives a good perspective in his book 'A Pyrrhic Victory'. Heinz Guderian provided some insights in his book on the evolution of Panzer tactics. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Molkentin Posted 20 August , 2010 Share Posted 20 August , 2010 J P Harris and Nial Barr's 'Amiens to Armistice' covers the whole 100 days and is excellent. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 20 August , 2010 Share Posted 20 August , 2010 That's the one I was thinking of. Very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgranger Posted 20 August , 2010 Share Posted 20 August , 2010 Thanks Paul, I've had a snoop at the the War Memorial's online shop...there's some great stuff. The only drag is the postage can be more expensive than the book ! (I'm an Aussie living in the US) Cheers Wig I was thinking more of the access the site gives to the entire Australian Official History, all readable on line, and not a pound (or dollar) needs to change hands. Alas, I spent vast sums on the reissued volumes back in the '80s. At least they lend a certain gravitas to the bookshelves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wig Posted 20 August , 2010 Author Share Posted 20 August , 2010 I was thinking more of the access the site gives to the entire Australian Official History, all readable on line, and not a pound (or dollar) needs to change hands. Alas, I spent vast sums on the reissued volumes back in the '80s. At least they lend a certain gravitas to the bookshelves! Yeah, I've used the AWM site big time for accessing service records, war diaries, etc. This digital age does has it's advantages ! But I was after a book on the offensive to quote you to 'lend a certain gravitas to the bookshelves !' Have a great weekend, Cheers Wig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Wig Posted 20 August , 2010 Author Share Posted 20 August , 2010 J P Harris and Nial Barr's 'Amiens to Armistice' covers the whole 100 days and is excellent. Michael Thanks Michael, much appreciated ! Cheers Wig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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