My top choices of WWII books

A Listmania! list by F. S. Carr "stingray196" (London)
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Naples '44: An Intelligence Officer in the Italian Labyrinth
1.  Naples '44: An Intelligence Officer in the Italian Labyrinth by Norman Lewis
The list author says:
  "Being neapolitan, this is a wonderful tale of my hometown during the war, seen through the eyes of a british officer: it will make you laugh, it will make you cry. Highly recommended"
£7.69   Used & New from: £1.87
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

The Boat (Das Boot) (Military Paperbacks)
2.  The Boat (Das Boot) (Military Paperbacks) by Lothar-Gunther Bucheim
The list author says:
  "Gripping and frightening story of one of the German Marine U Boat during WWII."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Early One Morning
3.  Early One Morning by Robert Ryan
The list author says:
  "Two friends, the war, a passion for fast cars. A superb novel with historic background."
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3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Miracle at Sant' Anna
4.  Miracle at Sant' Anna by James Mcbride
The list author says:
  "One of the many massacres by the Nazi in Italy, and how an american black soldier comes to witness it. Beautiful book."
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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The Sergeant in the Snow
5.  The Sergeant in the Snow by Mario Rigoni Stern
The list author says:
  "Rigoni Stern was in Russia and this the story of his journey to hell and back. It's a shocking testimony to human endurance."
£16.20   Used & New from: £7.83
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

The Thin Red Line
6.  The Thin Red Line by James Jones
The list author says:
  "Intimate account of the effects of war and the contrast with nature and its beauty set in the pacific island of Guadalcanal"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Hitler's Pope: The Secret History of Pius XII
7.  Hitler's Pope: The Secret History of Pius XII by John Cornwell
The list author says:
  "Very interesting and detailed study on how a catholic pope acted during the fascist and nazi era and how many lives might have been spared without his actions."
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3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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Captain Corelli's Mandolin
8.  Captain Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres
The list author says:
  "Forget the movie! The massacre in Cefalonia happened for real. Tragic episode, put into a great novel."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (333 customer reviews)

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Slightly Out of Focus (Modern Library)
9.  Slightly Out of Focus (Modern Library) by Robert Capa
The list author says:
  "I simply fell in love with Robert Capa. This is is life story told with sarcasm, wit and of course, his amazing photographs."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Stalingrad
10.  Stalingrad by Antony Beevor
The list author says:
  "This is history, but i was speechless when I finished this book, with tears in my eyes. An epic journey through the city's sufferings."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (145 customer reviews)

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Le battaglie navali del Mediterraneo nella seconda guerra mondiale (Oscar storia)
11.  Le battaglie navali del Mediterraneo nella seconda guerra mondiale (Oscar storia) by Arrigo Petacco
The list author says:
  "Incredible story of what italian navy officers and sailors had to go through because of the stupidity of the land based commanders and Mussolini."
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Finest Hour
12.  Finest Hour by Tim Clayton
The list author says:
  "A masterpiece of its kind: you will live those days of WWII through the eyes and feelings of the very protagonists."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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