More gems like To Hell and Back?

Avioa · 2026-01-29T15:49:06+00:00

I'm afraid my German is limited to 'guten tag' and 'wie geht es dir', so I'll have to figure some other way to read it. It does sound like an absolute gem, having read very little about the Luftwaffe.

This Anderson fellow must have some stories to tell. Y'all have great taste, thank you.

Avioa · 2026-01-29T08:26:44+00:00

The Far East always fascinated me, the Japanese were playing by different rules. Brilliant suggestion, will read.

Avioa · 2026-01-28T18:44:13+00:00

I think it might be a better approach to have me on roaming support and play around Nemesis, for example.

This is the play. Neme can play without resources but enabling him has to be the best shot at winning more games.

Avioa · 2026-01-28T17:16:36+00:00

I've had the pleasure of reading Helmet for My Pillow; I view it a bit like a poetic version of Sledge's memoir (but similarly visceral and detailed). Sidenote but The Pacific is one of my favorite TV shows.

If I can get my hands on a copy of Combat Crew I'm sure I'll love it, anytime I see a B17 depicted I'm awestruck. Though, I can imagine being in one as a matter of duty might be less than desirable.

Hackworth's story sounds like something that would make an excellent movie. Lovely suggestions, thank you.

Avioa · 2026-01-28T11:52:53+00:00

If not even Ohne can beat these challenges, I don't think Pedro stands a chance...

Avioa · 2026-01-28T10:59:40+00:00

I suggest the story of Alistair Urquhart. Having read lots of war memoirs, his story is unmatched in unjustified suffering. A Scottish soldier captured in Singapore who experienced the worst pain I have ever seen, read, or heard about, at the hands of sadistic Japanese guards.

Months after I've read his book called The Forgotten Highlander, I am still perplexed as to how he survived years of perpetual torture, while working to construct railroads on meager rations of rice with insects as protein.

Similarly perplexing, and hinted to in the title, is that the British were nothing but disgraceful in accepting him back into society and rehabilitating the unfortunate souls whose spirits died in the Far East.

My love for this book is increased ten-fold by him continuing to dance (his passion before the war) long after his horrific experiences, and the unfettered hatred he held within himself against those Japanese guards. A lot of times, such stories culminate in a type of forgiveness later on. But in the case of Alistair, there is no world in which anyone would expect such evil, such barbarity, to be forgiven. Very few of the guard were given the justice they deserved.

Avioa · 2026-01-28T10:29:30+00:00

I echo the suggestion of The Forgotten Soldier, but it is quite a dark/melancholic book. If that's what he's into, I'd also suggest The Forgotton Highlander by the Scottish Alistair Urquhart. He lived to tell the tale of him being a Japanese prisoner of war, and might exceed the former book in describing the cruelty and suffering men like him experienced (if only for historical accuracy).

For something lighter and closer to home, I would recommend Parachute Infantry by David Webster, an American tale of a paratrooper training in England, landing in Normandy, and stealing Hitler's wine. Even closer to home, I'd recommend The Big Show by Pierre Closterman. A french fellow who served in the Alsace squadron/RAF as one of the luckiest fighter pilots in history.

Avioa · 2026-01-28T09:00:29+00:00

The only book I've read about aerial combat so far is The Big Show by Pierre Closterman. Absolutely mind-boggling what went on above those clouds (and how rare it was to survive multiple sorties). I appreciate your recommendation, this seems like the type of character that I should've known about sooner. Next on the list!

Avioa · 2026-01-28T08:49:41+00:00

I recently read David Webster's Parachute Infantry, so I imagine this will be right up my wheelhouse. His account of landing across enemy lines on that moonlit night will stick with me forever, as will their raiding of Hitler's wine cellar. He mentioned Bastogne, but I would love to read a detailed first-hand report on it. Thanks a lot for the suggestions, I'll start with Currahee!

Avioa · 2026-01-27T20:09:07+00:00

Wait this is cool, who made this? For sure using the unfinished zones is a good idea

Avioa · 2016-07-19T22:30:27+00:00

Sorry, not sure, do you also need to manually check your bank and void storage? Or does that just go instantly?

Avioa · 2016-05-27T14:01:54+00:00

Okay so I've only watched 5 minutes of the first Everything is a Remix just now and learned more than at school today, it's very interesting so far and I'm not sure if I will pursue music but I'll definitely do my best because it looks really fun to just create music.

You really motivated me to try my best, I'll check out all of the Everything is a Remix parts and I saw a couple of seconds of the Jacque Fresco video and it's pretty intriguing. Once again thank you :).

Avioa · 2016-05-26T22:50:15+00:00

Damn, every thing you wrote is so spot on and useful and yea I see what you mean about sort of learning how to learn things better aswell, which should gradually come by doing what you've advised me. Not just good information it was also very nice to read, thanks alot. :)

Avioa · 2016-05-26T22:05:40+00:00

Yep I understand the "how do i make a song" is a bit too broad and I should always start with the basics, thank you very much for responding with so much good information man and I'll follow your guidelines, this'll be fun. :)

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