Dunkirk, the only book I can recall reading on the subject was Walter Lord's work of the same name. Are there any other authors who have addressed the subject? Personally, I would write on either Dieppe or the 14th Cavalry Group during the Battle of the Bulge. I would want to visit the Army archives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and tour the battlefield as I have done on several occassions. I would also use the grant to take a course in writing composition. Above all, the final work would have an abundant supply of maps which are too often lacking in history books.
DJ

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Dunkirk, the only book I can recall reading on the subject was Walter Lord's work of the same name. Are there any other authors who have addressed the subject? Personally, I would write on either Dieppe or the 14th Cavalry Group during the Battle of the Bulge. I would want to visit the Army archives in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and tour the battlefield as I have done on several occassions. I would also use the grant to take a course in writing composition. Above all, the final work would have an abundant supply of maps which are too often lacking in history books.
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DJ - have a look at the Dunkirk book linked in my posting above, there are afew quibbles but nothing major to disagree with. For Dieppe there is Robin Neilland's book which is in my pending pile (along with a couple of books on the London Blitz that I've picked up cheaply).

If you're still interested in the Somme, Peter Hart's recent book is worth reading.

David

The book I would like to write would be on the Roman conquest of Britain, as I'm definitely not a believer in the story that Richborough was the landing site.

The evidence is however so sketchy that you could make a case for a landing at virtually any point on the south coast.

David

I would like to write a book about the Princesss Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry and in particular, their actions in this battle at Kap 'yong in Korea. It's the stuff of legend.....


http://www.kvacanada.com/stories_rskap'yong.htm

Bob

I would probably write a book on Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck. Really a very interesting character, with alot to write about.

DJ - yes they are. It was the 2nd Bataalion that won the Presidential Citation in Korea but it's the 1st Battalion PPCLI with the A Company 'Red Devils' (among others) that are in Afghanistan now.

Bob

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I would probably write a book on Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck. Really a very interesting character, with alot to write about.

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Dave-- for the enlightment of all, can you provide a brief run down on this fine fellow?
thanks
DJ

What do you mean "if"? There is no if, there is do or not to do. You do it, IF you want too, you find a way.

For me the Dark Ages just because so little is known about it. Since I don't have the time and history books tend not to be money makers I'll have to leave it to other to do.

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What do you mean "if"? There is no if, there is do or not to do. You do it, IF you want too, you find a way.

For me the Dark Ages just because so little is known about it. Since I don't have the time and history books tend not to be money makers I'll have to leave it to other to do.

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ou lost me. Which post are yo referring to?

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What do you mean "if"? There is no if, there is do or not to do. You do it, IF you want too, you find a way.

For me the Dark Ages just because so little is known about it. Since I don't have the time and history books tend not to be money makers I'll have to leave it to other to do.

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ou lost me. Which post are yo referring to?

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The title of your thread "IF you could write a book."

Truck drivers in the ETO. I imagine you would want to concentrate on the Red Ball Express guys. Has been any work focused on their contribution. There is a film out dating to the '50's that I recall seeing.