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BOOK REVIEW – British Light Cruisers 1939-45

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

By Angus Konstam, illus. by Paul Wright, Osprey Publishing, Oxford, UK. (2012). Reviewed by Richard P. Hallion, Ph.D. Generally speaking, light cruisers have not received as much attention from historians and novelists as have other vessels, though they have figured … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW – Battle of North Cape, the Death Ride of the Scharnhorst, 1943

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

By Angust Konstam, Pen and Sword, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England (2008) Reviewed by Alberto R Savoretti MD Angus Konstam’s Battle of North Cape brings to light this forgotten engagement with balance and flair. The lack of primary sources of the German side … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW: British Heavy Cruisers 1939-1945

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

By Angus Konstam, Osprey Publishing, Oxford, UK, (2012). Reviewed by Charles H. Bogart British Heavy Cruisers 1939-1945 is one of a series of books Osprey has published during the last 5-years covering various classes of warships. This book follows Osprey’s … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW: Horatio Nelson

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

Angus Konstam, Osprey Publishing, (2011), 63 pages. Reviewed by Rear Admiral William J. Holland, Jr., USN, (Ret.) Angus Konstam’s description of Nelson’s advancement easily identifies why he was protected by his seniors and promoted by the Admiralty. He fought and … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW: Yangtze River Gunboats 1900-49

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

By Angus Konstam, Illustrated by Tony Bryan, Osprey Publishing, Oxford, UK (2011) Reviewed by Captain Roger F. Jones, USN (Ret) This small gem is one of Osprey’s comprehensive series of books on military history, units, and warriors. Despite the date … Continue reading →

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