Category Archives: war

Keneally’s novel about Operation Rimau

Posted on January 6, 2008 by

Finished reading an outstanding novel of WWII called The Widow and Her Hero by Thomas Keneally (2007), which deals with the true life commando mission “Rimau” (Malay for tiger), made by Australian Special Forces and British troops against Japanese held … Continue reading →

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The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944 by Rick Atkinson

Posted on December 11, 2007 by

Finished reading this detailed account of the battles of Sicily and Italy. It was a difficult read, not because of Atkinson’s style but because of the content. The incredible waste and suffering of so many soldiers and civilians. I had … Continue reading →

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Churchill Tank WW II heavy tank

Posted on November 10, 2006 by

Churchill Tank WW II heavy tank Originally uploaded by “canuckshutterer” wj gibson. Today I revisited the museum at Canadian Forces Base Borden, west of Barrie, Ontario, Canada…..part of my remembrance of those who gave their lives.

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Pat Barker, Regeneration Trilogy

Posted on September 12, 2006 by

I am part way through rereading this exceptional trilogy set in World War One. I have read Regeneration and am just started The Eye in the Door. For those who have not read these three novels (The Ghost Road, winner … Continue reading →

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