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銀翼狂潮：美國如何在中途島贏得太平洋戰爭: : 2180 1. 2. Brendan Simms 18152019 Steven McGregor 101
作者: 布蘭登．西姆斯 / 史蒂文．麥格雷戈 | 譯者: 葉家銘
全新的歷史觀點，詮釋一場人們以為已經蓋棺定論的史詩戰役
決定中途島戰役的不再只是「運氣」那麼天佑學說
美國在多年累積的技術與發展才是在關鍵時刻發揮的成效
決定中途島戰役的不再只是「運氣」那麼天佑學說
美國在多年累積的技術與發展才是在關鍵時刻發揮的成效
「除非美國對其海軍力量的持續衰退有所覺醒，否則它可能會面對另一次珍珠港——但不保證會有另一次中途島。」
令人震驚、具有決定性意義的中途島戰役可以說是第二次世界大戰期間，太平洋戰場上最關鍵的海戰。著名海戰史作家華特勞德將美國在中途島的勝利稱為「幸運女神」的眷顧，因為美國戰勝了在數量上佔優勢且作戰經驗豐富的日本聯合艦隊。著名歷史學家布蘭登‧西姆斯和歷史學家兼退役軍官史蒂夫•麥格雷戈則表明，事情並不是這樣，取勝的關鍵絕非單憑運氣。
兩位作者主張工業活力和創新力量才是美國贏得太平洋戰爭的核心。工程師、戰略決策者、飛行員的努力，將日本辛苦建立起來，投入來稱霸東亞的空母機動艦隊，以及大國崛起的希望一起沉沒在太平洋的深淵。「五分鐘！有誰曾想像過，戰役的潮流會在如此短暫的時間裡完全逆轉？」就連曾在偷襲珍珠港之後叱咤風雲的淵田美津雄大佐，多年之後都依然對那關鍵的五分鐘感到不可思議與困惑。
《銀翼狂潮》為中途島提供了最具有啟示意義的歷史新頁——是美國創造了屬於自己的勝利時刻。作者重新檢視美日雙方的文獻與回憶錄，除了傳統的戰爭過程分析，說明一個人員的養成過程對他日後面對嚴峻情境會有怎樣的表現具決定性的影響，日後陸續發表的回憶錄與史料同時也改變了人們解讀這場戰役的決勝關鍵，而不僅僅是「運氣」那麼簡單。
同時，作者從戰史的角度提出警訊，再次面對一次發生在太平洋上的戰事，21世紀的美國海軍，是否還具備80年前的各種致勝因素，能夠再次打敗威脅她的挑戰者？
本書特色
1. 全新的歷史觀點，重新詮釋一場人們以為早就該蓋棺定論的史詩戰役
2. 分析美國及日本兩方的文獻、回憶錄，再藉由三個德裔美國人的角度，他們眼中的中途島戰役是怎麼樣的面貌
作者
布蘭登‧西姆斯（Brendan Simms）
《漫長的午後》的作者，該書對1815年滑鐵盧戰役期間，聖樹籬農場爆發的攻防戰進行了戲劇性描述。2019年，他出版了廣受好評的傳記《希特勒》。他最近期的著作是與拉德曼合著的《希特勒的美國博奕》。
史蒂文‧麥格雷戈（Steven McGregor）
曾在美國陸軍101空降師擔任步兵軍官時，被派往遜尼派死亡三角地帶值勤。在該處，他獲頒戰鬥步兵章及紫心勳章。軍旅結束後，他移居英格蘭，並完成了歷史學的研究生課程。這是他的第一本著作。
譯者
葉家銘
歷史學博士，美國海軍學會及國際海軍研究組織終身會員。興趣是海軍與船艦設計歷史，人生最大的夢想是開一門海軍史入門課程。離開學術界後，除了繼續為學術期刊寫書評及接案外，仍然繼續研究如何推廣普及海軍史。譯作有《第七艦隊：民主與和平的守護者》（燎原出版）。
《漫長的午後》的作者，該書對1815年滑鐵盧戰役期間，聖樹籬農場爆發的攻防戰進行了戲劇性描述。2019年，他出版了廣受好評的傳記《希特勒》。他最近期的著作是與拉德曼合著的《希特勒的美國博奕》。
史蒂文‧麥格雷戈（Steven McGregor）
曾在美國陸軍101空降師擔任步兵軍官時，被派往遜尼派死亡三角地帶值勤。在該處，他獲頒戰鬥步兵章及紫心勳章。軍旅結束後，他移居英格蘭，並完成了歷史學的研究生課程。這是他的第一本著作。
譯者
葉家銘
歷史學博士，美國海軍學會及國際海軍研究組織終身會員。興趣是海軍與船艦設計歷史，人生最大的夢想是開一門海軍史入門課程。離開學術界後，除了繼續為學術期刊寫書評及接案外，仍然繼續研究如何推廣普及海軍史。譯作有《第七艦隊：民主與和平的守護者》（燎原出版）。
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★★★★★ 4
A Decent Fae Romance
Format: Kindle
** 3.5 Stars rounded up to 4 **
First off I want to say that I found the author, J. D. Linton, on TikTok right before the release of the sequel. I bought the first 2 books to support her release, so congrats to her for the release of the sequel!
Overall, I liked the story & plot, I liked the characters, and I liked the spice. The downfalls: not enough development between the characters for the romance, and it leaned a little heavy into the tropes. A lot of stuff is told to you, which could have been used as devices to drive the plot and emotions of the characters.
🛑🛑 Mild Spoilers ahead, I tried to hide the obvious ones 🛑🛑
This is very obviously a fated mates, which is a trope I usually really enjoy. But I wish the relationship between Ara & Rogue had much more development before it's realized that they're mates, instead of Rogue knowing almost immediately and using it for nefarious purposes (at least in the beginning before they get to know each other). By revealing this within the first quarter of the book, I feel like it leaves less room for them to fall for each other organically (albeit with help from the mating bond) and they love each other because of the mating bond. I was disappointed as soon as Rogue know (literally only 5% in) and I literally made a note: "As much as II love a good mating trope, I wish we had to work for it a little more. Where's the fun in just telling us?" I believe that by holding out and feeding the reader snippets of a potential bond, it would've been more rewarding as a reader.
I also wish there was more world building - we are told of a war between human & fae but don't get to really experience any of it. Ara is sheltered in her human home, then sheltered in Rogue's castle. There's bits and pieces about what the war has done on either side - but we're more told of the aftermath and don't really experience any of it. Ara's father is supposed to be the king's #1 general - yet he is at home with his family & with Ara for the first couple chapters. Her, her family, nor her village seem to be affected by the 10 year war going on on their borders. I wish there was a little more setup to make this conflict - an actual war - feel more than a skirmish between fighting territories.
Linton could also be a little repetitive - with the biggest culprit being when Ara is upset she "brings [her] knees to [her] chest]" and either sits like that or cries. Every time she is upset this phrase is mentioned. I would get it if this was her crutch, or how she copes with grief and stress, but that should be explained why she does it so often or it becomes repetitive. I started to get annoyed with how often she would sit like this solely because it happens every couple chapters.
However, I did really like the spice. I love an enemies to lovers trope, especially when it results in spicy scenes. The spicy scenes weren't anything new, but they were fun. Wish there were more but that could also just be me - there is no such thing as too much spice 😂
Would I read again? Probably not, I'm super picky with rereads. Although I did genuinely enjoy my first read through!
Will I continue the series? Probably, at least for the sequel. As for #3, kind of depends on where I am with my TBR once that is released
All in all an enjoyable, fast paced read
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
★★★★★ 3
I love indie authors
Format: Kindle
Let me preface this by saying—writing a book is HARD! Coming up with characters so real that they take on a life of their own, building an entire world, the political/magic system. Designing all of this is no easy feat.
That being said.
This book had so. Much. Potential. I was so excited to read this book, and I plan to finish it for the sake of finishing it. But. At this point, I would have set I’d aside as a DNF. The book could have benefited from some form of a developmental editor, or an in depth beta reader. I will say this. Within 5 chapters, there are so many… phrases that I’ve highlight that I’ve latched onto. Phrases about books and storms that were written BEAUTIFULLY! So, bravo Linton for hitting the nail on the head as to why readers disappear like they do!
However, 5 chapters in and I can already guess where a majority of the story is going. But that’s also because I read like a mad-woman and have read this particular type of story, many different ways. Enemies to lovers where the FMC isn’t who she thinks she is. I am all about supporting indie authors. BUT. I also feel like criticism should be constructive, and not degrading. So if I could give this book a 4 1/2, strictly because I know the work the author put into this, I would. So if you’re looking for an easy read with characters that aren’t hard to follow, look no further! They are easy to love and easy to care for. One of the biggest issues they lacked, to me, was depth and plausible reactions to their situations. JD, you have done BEAUTIFULLY writing this book. I applaud and will continue to buy your books in the future. My BIGGEST recommendation is to definitely hire some form of an editor for any upcoming books. Or in turn, I will be happy to beta read for you. Should my opinion change of the book by the time I finish, I will happily get on here and say I was wrong, delete this review and post a different one. Until then…
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Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022
★★★★★ 5
this book set my soul ablaze! <3
Format: Paperback, Format: Paperback
"i had never really cared about the weather before, but now, clear skies meant everything to me, and i was grateful to see another calm morning."
this book. this book!
i loved the last storm so much. the writing style. the descriptions. the world-building. the characters. the plot twists. the tropes. the sexual tension. the—everything. everything was magic.
the last storm follows our two main characters, ara and rogue, giving us dual POV from both characters (which i loved, btw). ara, a human girl who has been locked away in her father’s estate most of her life, just wants to see the world. all she dreams of is seeing what else is out there. but when her father announces her engagement, she knows that dream will become nothing more than just that—a dream.
rogue, the fae king, is tired of the attacks being rained down on his people. in hopes of finding out the human king adon’s secrets, rogue infiltrates auryna’s borders. in his last resort to gain information, he visits the local pub. to his surprise, the general’s precious only child is sitting at the bar, drink round after round of mead. now he just needs to figure out how to take her without anyone noticing.
first and foremost, let’s talk about the endless list of my favorite tropes and aspects that this book had.
›› enemies to lovers
›› fated mates
›› one bed
›› the chosen one
›› elemental magic
›› actually good and shocking plot twists!!!
›› badass female lead
›› morally-grey love interest
›› fae/human war
›› force proximity
›› touch her and die
›› who did this to you?
›› captor/captive
›› praise k!nk (panting profusely)
“you are entirely the opposite of everything that i am, and i would gladly wear your shackles if it meant i could have you.”
it’s been a long while since i read a book i liked this much. but i just loved this book. it set my soul ablaze. thank you to the author for writing this beautiful story and for blessing me with an eARC! i loved it so much that i immediately bought the paperback upon release!
every aspect of this book was just beautiful. i was blown away by the way the world was described, the way feelings were portrayed, the way the elements were used in the fae’s magic. it just—AHHH! i just absolutely adored it all. i cannot wait for the second book to release next year!
also the way he calls her “little storm” sets my heart on fire.
this was a fast-paced read and if you are a lover of acotar, fbaa, deal with the elf king, or any other similar books, then please stop everything you’re doing and read this book right now. you won’t regret it.
thank you again, jd linton, for giving me the privilege of reading your arc and for blessing this world with the world you created. <3
"something about him pulled me in, like a moth to a flame, and it felt as if i was just waiting for the inevitable burn that came with flying too close to the fire."
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Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2022
★★★★★ 4
Fun, both heartwarming and heartbreaking
Format: Kindle
Only my second first person written selection, I am still getting used to that aspect, but unlike my first, I enjoyed that the story was told through both MCs. A great enemies to lovers, forced proximity, fated love etc, that resonated to me. There were some small twists that I could see coming, but also a few that I didn’t quite see until the characters were also seeing. Personally, I am more interested in the story than the spice, but with that said, it was well seasoned! I am kind of new to the spice world so I can’t say for sure how this would rate, but it definitely had some heat. I am very glad I happened across this author, and I do plan on also reading the next book….if nothing else, just to see for myself the “transformation” of the characters I’ve grown to love!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2024
★★★★★ 5
😍😍 BEST DEBUT NOVEL EVER
Format: Paperback
I’m having trouble finding accurate words to describe the way this book made me feel, but I am going to do my best.
To start off with basic elements, the character and world building are phenomenal. I feel a strong bond to not only the two main characters, Ara and Rogue, but to each and every character introduced throughout the book. The author did a stellar job of giving each of them unique personhood. All of the scenes are beautifully described. So much so that throughout the entirety of the book, I could see every scene: the towns, the castles, the meadows, the landscape. I have had difficulty with this and with distinguishing between outlying characters while reading in the past, but I did not have to think to remember details of world or character building because they flowed naturally within the story and were described well. I have read book series before that made me want to be a part of that world, but I actually felt like I got to step into Auryna and Ravaryn!
The plot twists!! Although this is not a suspense novel, it still had me on a rollercoaster of emotions and on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I haven’t cried actual tears over a book since I was in high school (and I’ve read a LOT). This book finally broke the floodgates in the final few chapters. Multiple times. And we love a good cliffhanger. It truly made me FEEL.
THE SPICE is a solid 3.5/5. Some of the scenes had me flushed, some had me taking notes, some just had my jaw slack and my mouth hanging open. Bravo, JD Linton, bravo.
The relationships: friendships, family, romantic, ALL of the relationships in this book have so much meaning. The author does a great job at making you feel the love, the anger, the peace, the frustrations, the safety, the familiarity, etc. between the characters.
Ara and Rogue. I can not say enough and I also do not want to say too much. Just know that I feel like I know them both, to their core. I know what their childhood looks likes, their darkest moments, their biggest fears, their dreams and passions, what they want in life… The POV switches were seamless. I am so happy this author decided to let us see from both sets of eyes.
I can not wait for book two after that cliffhanger. And there is SO much potential for at least one prequel, I can’t wait to see where this author goes! I hope this series continues and flourishes. Fingers crossed!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2022
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