Leroy Thompson (1) (1944–)

This can be considered introduction level book for Soviet VDV units. It contains more information than say Osprey's book on the same subject but again it is rather light one in terms of information contained.

Unlike Glantz's book on the same subject, author here is more concentrated on the tactical level of use of VDV forces (raids and diversions). While there are mentions of strategic level blunders author does not go into details and concentrates on tactical operations. Author also covers show more only the period prior to and to the end of WW2.

Book is also light on maps and only stands out for information that looks like first person information from the front-lines (that author took from Soviet and Russian sources).

All in all good introductory work, good springboard for further reads and analysis.

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Since I heard about Mr Fairbairn and Mr Sykes I was looking for books that will shed some light on their life and adventures.

This book offers great deal of information on Shanghai Police Department in period between world wars, challenges they had to tackle and approach Fairbairn took to handle the situation in the best possible manner.

Very interesting read, especially for military enthusiast and historians. Book that proves once again that well thought approach to problems is the one that show more will survive the trial of time and prove its usefulness time and time again.

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This book was a good, solid review and history of the M9. I chose to read it since I was once a member of a small gun club and enjoyed using this pistol. It is a beautiful piece of machinery, simple practical and efficient. The author provides the same in this book. Enjoyable for anyone interested in small arms.

A useful guide to the US army in Vietnam which concentrates heavily on the combat arms and their deployment, operations and organisation. It is abit dry so don't expect a ripping tale but it delivers what it says it will and there is some quite interesting information here if you look.