Tag Archives: military

Clash of Wings

Posted on October 31, 2011 by smellincoffee

Clash of Wings: World War II in the Sky© 1994 Walter J. Boyne415 pages Although European powers employed aircraft during war early in the 20th century, and they saw widespread use during the Great War as tools supplementing armies, not … Continue reading →

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Sharpe’s Battle

Posted on October 23, 2011 by smellincoffee

Sharpe’s Battle© 1995 Bernard Cornwell304 pages “You did what, Sharpe? A duel? Don’t you know dueling is illegal in the army?”“I never said anything about a duel, General. I just offered to beat the hell out of him right here … Continue reading →

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Sharpe’s Fury

Posted on October 12, 2011 by smellincoffee

Sharpe’s Fury© 2006 Bernard Cornwell337 pages Winter 1811: most of Spain lies under the flag of the Emperor Napoleon, and the British army has beaten a retreat to a fortified corner of Portugal. Cadiz, the last city of the sovereign … Continue reading →

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Sharpe’s Escape

Posted on September 24, 2011 by smellincoffee

Sharpe’s Escape© 2004 Bernard Cornwell357 pages “Lieutenant Slingsby,” the Colonel said, “tells me that you insulted him. That you invited him to duel. That you called him illegitimate. That you swore at him.”    Sharpe cast his mind back to … Continue reading →

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Sharpe’s Gold

Posted on September 14, 2011 by smellincoffee

Sharpe’s Gold© 1981 Bernard Cornwell256 pages Napoleon triumphant! Spain is lost, defended only by partisans fighting a ‘little war’ — and Britain’s peninsular foothold in Portugal is teetering on the edge of an abyss: the army is right out of … Continue reading →

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Sharpe’s Havoc

Posted on September 1, 2011 by smellincoffee

Sharpe’s Havoc: Portugal, 1809© 2003 Bernard Cornwell396 pages “So what do you believe in?” Vicente wanted to know.“The trinity, sir,” said Harper sententiously.“The trinity?” Vicente was surprised.“The Baker rifle,” Sharpe said, “the sword bayonet, and me.” (p. 266) Napoleon’s armies … Continue reading →

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The Big Switch

Posted on July 28, 2011 by smellincoffee

The War that Cane Early: The Big Switch© 2011 Harry Turtledove432 pages In 1938, the powers of Europe met to maintain the peace — but Hitler’s arrogance resulted in a continent at war.  In response to Hitler’s invasion of Czechoslovakia, … Continue reading →

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Sharpe’s Prey

Posted on July 2, 2011 by smellincoffee

Sharpe’s Prey: Denmark 1807© 2001 Bernard Cornwell288 pages Richard Sharpe has fallen from grace — or rather, the Lady Grace, his love, has fallen from him, perished in childbirth along with his child.  His Indian fortune has been legally stolen … Continue reading →

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Sharpe’s Trafalgar

Posted on July 2, 2011 by smellincoffee

Sharpe’s Trafalgar: Spain 1805© 2001 Bernard Cornwell301 pages Richard Sharpe did well for himself in India, rising in the ranks from private to Ensign,  as well as finding love and fortune. But while Sharpe has been helping Britain grow powerful … Continue reading →

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The Final Storm

Posted on June 28, 2011 by smellincoffee

The Final Storm© 2011 Jeff Shaara446 pages The Final Storm is an appetizer served in lieu of a main course: tasty, but unsatisfying. As fine a story as it is, it’s a frustratingly disappointing treatment of the Pacific War. Jeff … Continue reading →

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