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Thanks willie. I might check out those memoirs of WWII first.
Oh, excellent choice! Nothing like getting history from the source eh? While you're inside Churchill's head reading this six volume set, you might consider marking the war's timeline. Then consider following up with reading Eisenhower's 'Crusade in Europe'--another glimpse inside the head of a WW2 decision maker. I'd be surprised if you didn't find more than a few areas where these two historical figures remembered things differently. 😉
I highly recommend 'The Last Lion' Vols 1 + 2.I understand there is a 3rd and final volume being completed by Paul Reid.If you enjoy these books, you may be interested in Churchill's own writings. His Memoirs of the Second World War and his History of the English Speaking Peoples are outstanding IMHO.Enjoy and please share your thoughts with us after reading these or other books about the man.Cheers,
A word on the MiG 15 vs. Sabre armament: The MiG 15, was a point defense fighter with heavy, slow-firing armament designed to knock down bombers. The Sabre was an air-to-air fighter armed with quick firing .50 cals designed to gain air superiority by being able to hit fleeting, high speed targets. The two designs show a difference in Cold War philosophy.http://www.acepilots.com/discussions/mig_vs_sabre.htmlThe high kill ratio between the Sabre and the MiG 15 is misleading. When encountering experienced Soviet instructors called "Honchos", the Sabres' lead was reduced. http://www.acepilots.com/russian/rus_aces.html
