sneakypete's Notes
2025
Sep 01, 2025
Guns of August
The Outbreak of World War I; Barbara W. Tuchman's Great War Series
By Barbara W TuchmanWhat an intense book. It's a real lesson in how quickly things can get out of control and how absolutely devastating the consequences can be. The scale of the world wars is unfathomable and hearing about how the soldiers were suffering, when not outright decimated, is a chilling reminder.
The most striking part for me: how fast things spiraled and how blind the leadership was to what they were unleashing. And knowing what came after (WWII, nukes, Cold War, etc.) makes it even heavier.
2006
Feb 28, 2006
Homage to Catalonia
By George OrwellRead this way back when but I remembered really liking it. Also, hats off to all the journalists who risk life and limb to cover wars. Their commitment and sacrifice is truly remarkable.