Military

Emmerspitz, 1938

The author paints a story of the changes in Europe in the 1930s through the eyes of three adventurous young British girls.  Hitler was moving forward with his plan to make all of Europe into part of the Third Reich. This book is set in Austria and is a vivid portrait of the changes to society.


Title: Emmerspitz,1938
Author: 
David Andrew Westwood 
Category: Historical Fiction 
Reviewed by:  Michael D. Mullins
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store):  B00OQRXLTA

The author paints a story of the changes in Europe in the 1930s through the eyes of three adventurous young British girls.  Hitler was moving forward with his plan to make all of Europe into part of the Third Reich. This book is set in Austria and is a vivid portrait of the changes to society.

Author(s) Mentioned: 
Westwood, David Andrew

Down in Laos

Navy pilot shot down,how the will to live takes over, great story. Just one of the many POW experiences.


Title: Down in Laos
Author: Francis J. Partel Jr.
Category: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Sandra Linhart
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 0989305910

Author(s) Mentioned: 
Partel Jr., Francis J.

AFRICAN AMERICAN WARRANT OFFICERS...IN SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY

Excellent reference to a rank not often mentioned, that of Warrant Officer. African Americans have proudly served in that capacity for many decades, this is a reference, but it is also history.

Title: AFRICAN AMERICAN WARRANT OFFICERS...IN SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY 
Author: Farrell J. Chiles 
Category: Reference
Reviewed by: Richard Geschke
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1634901118

Author(s) Mentioned: 
Chiles, Farrell J.

Faith, Leadership, and Heroism in the Jungle

Colonel Don Price has written an excellent account of some little known heroic events of the Vietnam War. "The First Marine Captured in Vietnam-The Biography of Donald G. Cook," is first what the title states and much, much more. Price blends big picture history with the details of Cook’s life from his birth until he was captured in Vietnam.

Silent Invaders: Combat Gliders of the Second World War

Gliders, the silent invaders of World War ll. The missions they flew and the high price paid. History that will keep you involved until the last page.

Title: Silent Invaders: Combat Gliders of the Second World War 
Author: Gary A. Best
Category: History
Reviewer: Terry Shoptaugh 
ISBN (links go to the MWSA Amazon store): 1625450001

Author(s) Mentioned: 
Best, Gary A.

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