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84 THE COAST ARTILLERY JOURNAL JIIIY-I\~ I I I I II II! BOOKS by MARSHAL W'ILHELM von LEEB First translation of the now world-famous treatise, <strong>Defense</strong>, originally published in 1938 in the Scimtific Military Ret'iew of the German \'X'ar Office. Von Leeb, as a military thinker and scientist, offered his government a plan for the next war in which Germany might be engaged. Von Leeb's recommendation was that the war be opened with active defense, as a preparation for the offensive later. The plan was rejected by Hitler -it might have saved Germany. g~4e 157 pages; illustrated Number 95 on the Journal Booklist Number 36 on the Journal Booklist $1.00 by GENERAL WALDEMAR ERFURTH "Surprise is a major contribution to modern military literature. In this timely and authoritative treatise General Erfurth has revived and adapted and elaborated for contemporaneous study and enlightenment the principles and expositions of a host of preceding military writers .. ." from Frontinus through Machiavelli, Clausewitz, and others. 200 pages; maps $1.00 COL. W. A. MITCHELL A comprehensive and critical analysis of military operations, and of the causes of strategical and tactical success or failure, from 1500 B.c. to 1918 A.D., from Thothmes III to Pershing. Number 96 on the Journal Booklist Library edition $3.00 Deluxe edition $3.75 744 pages I' I I I, I Allowances CASH ALLOWAl'\CES FOR THE FA~lILIES Ai'\D ~ PEN DENTS OF SOLDIERS, SAILORS Ai'\D ~ RINES. By Otto E. Pfeiffenberger. New York: Wil Frederick Press, 1943.60 Pages; 50if. A short pamphlet e)o,:plainingthe Soldiers' Allowance Act non-legal language. f f f Charting the Course THE WAR IN i\IAPS (Revised and Enlarged Edition). Tf by Francis Brown; i\laps by Emil Herlin. New York: OxfQ University Press, 1943. 167 Pages; Illustrated; $2.00. Soldiers and military "fans" over the entire country ha, learned to appreciate the clear and c?mplete w?r maps of ~ New York TUlles. The maps are deSigned specifically to il~ trate a particular phase of a military operation or situation, a1 perform the purpose admirably, with no distracting detail, ~ with all the necessary information, illuminated with well-a ceived art. This book contains seventy-eight of the Times maps, aI explanatory text, to present a clear picture of what has ~ pened thus far in the present world struggle, with backgro~ from World War I. f Life on "The Rock" I WAS ON CORREGIDOR. By Amea Willoughby. ~ York: Harper and Brothers, 1943. 249 Pages; $2.50. I , This is probably the first eyewitness account of the fight~ Corregidor by a civilian with no pretensions to military k~ edge. i\lrs. Willoughby, wife of the financial adviser to N Sayre, was taken off The Rock by submarine in February, ~ Bataan fell. Mrs. Willoughby's story is told in a straightforward ma without striving for effect and without criticism, suggestio attempts to explain tactics or high policy. She tells what saw, as she saw it, and tells it well. The book is, as a result~ of the little scenes that explain clearly how life went for Sayre party. Mrs. Willoughby explains why bombs were welcome than shells (they didn't seem to have the addr~ plainly marked), how the soldiers reacted at first and as outlook grew bleaker, and gives the best description of lif thc tunnel, th" thc ""'iC~"h:' '"'c:' I Not All Glo~y COi\lBINED OPERATIONS: THE OFFICIAL STORYof COMMANDOS.Foreword by Lord Louis Mountbatten. York: The Macmillan Company, 1943. 155 Pages; I trated; $2.00. Although "official" stories are usually unsigned, it h~5 well known that Hilary St. George Saunders, assistant hb of the House of Commons, and world-famous author, wro tt unemotional, revealing, and intensely interesting account. Saunders' instructions were to tell as much as possible the bounds of military security, and he has followed t structions faithfully. He tells not only of the triumphs Commandos, but of their failures, too. In some operatio Commandos lost more men and material than the results ranted, and in still others the results were far short of planned. On the whole, their work has been gratifyin~ . ..l to Britain but to her Allies. In recommending this tJOl.- f f
J43 BOOK REVIEWS Fof the unvarnished story of Combined Operations, we d pay tribute to Britain's courage in telling the whole lh. bolh of failures and successes. ~ ~ ~ BINDERS "Unaccustomed As I Am --" EECH FOR THE ~lILITARY. By Cole S. Brembeck an~ ~Ibert A. Rights. Harrisburg: Stackpole Sons, 1943. 20, Paves; Index; $1.20. :> e ineptitude of many army officers at public speaking has a serious drawback to their careers. There are few born kers-most of the good ones have taken instruction in the jeet at some time or other. This book, designed for self- . or classroom use, should assist those who desire to ime their ability to speak and instruct. l\ lost of the material is tried and true art of the public speaker, with military aptions and situations. ~ ~ ~ This War Colliers' Man T SOLDIERS WONDERED WHY. By Frank Gervasi. ~e\\' York: Doubleday, Doran and Company, 1943. 266 Pages; $2.75. Frank Gervasi, Collier's roving reporter, has long been one r favorite war writers. His genius for picking the act or the that best describes the whole picture is one that is lacking many of his colleagues. This book, however, is most per as a Gervasi product, but it is still worthwhile. Skipping South America to Africa, and then all around that contit, Gervasi presents a series of pictures that hang together seriesonly because they are all about the same war. British \merican civil air competition, the campaigns in northern , the l\hdagascar landing, De Gaulle vs. Darlan, air r-the continuity is poor, but the material is good. With to get off his chest, especially complaints about ineptitude ighplaces, the book is controversial enough to be enjoyable. ~ ~ AP'sMan COW DATELINE. By Henry C. Cassidy. Boston: oughton Miillin Company, 1943. 367 Pages; Index; $3.00. nry C. Cassidy is the AP reporter to whom l\h. Stalin adthe two letters that created newspaper sensations last The first letter indicated Russia's displeasure at the tity of aid she was receiving and at the absence of a second the second letter was congratulatory in tone, indicating the African campaign had given the Soviet government a II ent view of the capabilities and efforts of the Allies . . CaSSidy tells the story of the two letters, and of Russia I n her participation in this war. Seemingly he has no axes I nd; he tells the truth as he sees it, the unpleasant with ~, and the shortcomings of both Russia and her Allies their long suits. His admiration for the Russian spirit is II ess, but he emphasizes that in many ways our allies do I ltact as we do in like situations. high points of the book include the slightly embarrassing ts of Churchill's visit to Moscow, the Harriman mission ow. and the \Villkie visit. ~ I I I FIELD MANUAL SIZE ;~I.{'x 8~" TECHNICAL MANUAL SIZE 6~" x 1O~(' V MANUALS Do NOT GET LOST. V KEEPS MANUALS IN SYSTEMATIC ORDER. V MANUALS REMAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. V No HOLE-PUNCHING NECESSARY. V INEXPENSIVE. V RUGGED, DURABLE. V EASY TO OPERATE. Needed by ALL headquarters, from battery to army. $1.30 (100/0 discoutlt il1 lots of 10 or more, f. o. b. If/asbil1gtol1) For The Firing Battery Crichlow Slide Rule S 1.75 Special Slide Rule for Use With Height Finder .50 Irregular Curves .45 Triangle, 45° .40 Triangle, 30°.60° 30 Mil Protractor 1.90 ENGRAVING Your JOURNAL is prepared to give you prompt service and quality workmanship at moderate prices on calling cards, wedding announcements, and other forms of engraving. Write for prices and samples of engraving styles. 85 I
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