Daily Archives: September 8, 2020

Oh Sun, Tyrant Of The Summer Sky

Posted on September 8, 2020 by nathanalbright

Oh sun, tyrant of the summer sky, I stare with impunity at your orb, Glowing orange as it dips in the west, And instead of blinding me as you ought to do, Instead you look like a light bulb not … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Short History Of World War II

Posted on September 8, 2020 by nathanalbright

A Short History Of World War II, by DK Publishing This book is not really a short history. Its original title was World War II: The Definitive Visual History, and if that is not a perfect title either (it is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Tower Of Skulls

Posted on September 8, 2020 by nathanalbright

Tower Of Skulls: A History Of The Asia-Pacific War July 1937-May 1942, by Richard B. Frank This book, a weighty work of more than 500 pages of text, to say nothing of its massive endnotes, is a revisionist history, but … Continue reading →

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Book Review: USS Lexington (CV/CVA-16)

Posted on September 8, 2020 by nathanalbright

USS Lexington (CV/CVA-16): From World War II To Present-Day Museum Ship (Legends Of Warfare: Naval), by David Doyle Before reviewing this book, I think it is worthwhile to point out that as a reviewer I have some advantages in appreciating … Continue reading →

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