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1. David H Lippman <dhlippman@juno.com> 2. Wyatt Reader <hirener@EARTHLINK.NET> -----Message from: David H Lippman <dhlippman@juno.com>----- John Keegan's "History of War" is a good place to start. Best, David H. Lippman David H Lippman <dhlippman@juno.com> -----Message from: Wyatt Reader <hirener@EARTHLINK.NET>----- A new program, in color film, just appeared on the History Channel, documenting WW II: > Subject: QUERY: History of Warfare Reading List > > From: Dr. Mark A. Youngren <youngre4@msu.edu> Date: Tuesday, > November 17, 2009 9:51:07 AM Subject: History of Warfare > Reading List > > ".......... I'd appreciate suggestions for a small number of > required readings and a larger number of optional readings. > Are there any survey texts that can serve as a central > reference on the evolution of warfare?" > > Mark Youngren Grand Valley State University Just released for broadcast, an interpretive history of WW II has presented color film, action depicting the story of 12 US military personnel during WW II and their role in the US-Allied side to that war. Entitled WW II in HD, this material can serve some useful purpose in presentation of the 'reality' to modern warfare during the 20th Century as it shaped later history and events. Just one new source for possible use as a reference point. Two rather worthwhile points for mention. First, the story is told from a people's point of view, that of the ordinary soldier, sailor and airman. There are no or little mention of the overall command and political history focused upon grand strategy or battles. Rather, the films are of actual battles experienced by their participants directly and results as consequence of winning or losing. Second, Rocky Blunt, one of the Army participants from European areas, has written several books on WW II and presents a conclusion in one episode that should be called to mind. He observes, "......but the memories are burned into our souls, forever........", just as 'sharp' and clear as the time and days they happened[- of the people and events]. This is a conclusion about war and its impact upon those who take part. Wars can and do change peoples lives, both as nations and as individuals. How the present conclusion has been reached is tied directly to those events selected and offered in such a survey of war and its 'evolution'. There are other references as well. Wyatt Reader Wyatt Reader <hirener@EARTHLINK.NET> ----- For subscription help, go to: http://www.h-net.org/lists/help/ To change your subscription settings, go to http://h-net.msu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=h-war -----
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