Book Review #9 for 2025 is James F Calvert's Silent Running. A retired Vice Admiral, the late Jim Calvert has written one the most honest and compelling biographies I have ever read. Calvert does tell the story of life at, and under, the sea during WW2. But he also talks about the challenges, temptations, and emotions of war and it's uncertainty. #WW2, #militaryhistory #books #bookreview #bookstodon @books @thestorygraph

Book Review #9 for 2025 is James F Calvert's Silent Running. A retired Vice Admiral, the late Jim Calvert has written one the most honest and compelling biographies I have ever read. Calvert does tell the story of life at, and under, the sea during WW2. But he also talks about the challenges, temptations, and emotions of war and it's uncertainty. #WW2, #militaryhistory #books #bookreview #bookstodon

Book Review #8 for 2025 is Ed Offley's Turning the Tide. A well written book about the Battle For The Atlantic in WW2. Offley highlights the men and the ships, who braved the cold and the uncertainty to get supplies to Britain. Featured is the turning point in May 1943 when convoy ONS 5 engaged in a battle with over 40 U-Boats that resulted in 6 sunk and 7 damaged and the eventual removal of the boats from the North Atlantic. ☕☕☕☕ review #history #WW2 @books @bookstodon

Book Review # 7 for 2025 is John Le Carre's Smiley's People. Smiley comes out of retirement to confront his nemesis Karla. A tense novel that twists and turns. I really liked this one! #books #bookstodon #spynovel #novel #fiction @books @bookstodonmy @bookstodon ☕☕☕☕☕ review