Craig's Enemy at the Gates.

[Thanatos]

Gday all,
Reading William Craig's "Enemy at the Gates" for the third time (over a 10 year period).
Just wish to comment on what a great read this book is.It gets better and better every time I read it.If you have'nt yet read it do yourself a favour and grab a copy.
Classy stuff from Mr Craig,A fitting legacy to the man.
Cheers
Dave

[octavian]

Have you read Anthony Beevor's book Stalingrad? This book was highly referenced in the making of that particular film. The accounts from this book show just how desperate the fighting was. The heroes, the room to room fighting, and grief are stunningly represented. Beevor uses historical facts to paint a terrible battle and ultimate victory. Brutal and a page turner.

[Thanatos]

Cheers Octavian.
I didn't go much on the film as it was " Enemy at the Gates" in name only.To much Hollywood fantasy IMO.
The book is a different animal.As all books are.
Will keep an eye out for your recomendation.Thanks for that.
All the best
Dave

[Woolgar]

I agree Dave 'Enemy at the Gates' is a great book

Nick

[Adrian]

I've enjoyed all of Beevor's three books, D-Day, Berlin and Stalingrad. They make you want to keep reading, full of historical facts and individual stories and cameos. Great reading.
I will look up the above mentioned book though.

[sandgroper]

They are great books, he's a very talented writer.

[4md]

i have both of them, great reading, i must get them out again, its been a while.......... i trying to get the book "Island of fire" about the barrikady gun factory battle, has anyone read this one

regards Paul

[Thanatos]

Sorry Paul no I hav'nt.Sound's good but.
Plenty of thumbs up for Anthony Beevors works.Will have to seek them out.Thanks folks.
I think I may have misinterpreted your post Octavian,sorry mate.
Nothing beats a good book hey,well not much anyway.
Have a good one fella's
Dave