Author Pith Schure https://pithschure.ampbk.com published the book “World War II” in 2019. Mr. Schure has published six books.

I categorize this book as ‘G’. The book is a compilation of memories from several people who lived through WWII. Primary among them are the author and his father.

I spent an hour browsing through this 193-page WWII history. The book is very short. The first 25% was not bad as it did focus on the war. After that, the stories seemed to drift all over the place though from the war period. It was not an easy book to read. I like the cover art though it is not really tied to the content of the book. I rate this book as a 2 out of 5.

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This is an usual collection of biography, memoirs and historical documents that have a loose connection with events in World War II.
Their is a Dutch flavour to this series of accounts and the standout one covers most of the first part of the book. It concerns the D Day landings, apt just after the 75th anniversary commemorations and follows a crack unit and one young officer from the beach across Western Europe.
Great firsthand accounts where war is seen as duty and little bravado is in evidence. Wants makes this piece so moving is the connection with the Dutch city being liberated and their own celebrations some 40 years later.
The remaining pieces are a jumble of items in your shopping basket. Each with a Dutch wartime link but lacking any clear purpose for being included.
They are of great historical significance but lack a editorial comment to provide context and background.
I loved the first part of the book, it moved me to tears and left me feeling overwhelmed by the cost of occupation and the gratitude those who lived through it would always feel and express to their liberators.
The rest of the book is darker. With reference to misdeeds and collusion with the National Socialist ideals. The systematic extermination of the Jewish people; the dilemma facing a student body to comply, conspire or campaign against the Nazi dogma. The work of SS officials, their acts of cruelty, torture and execution and subsequent trials with a defence of just obeying orders. The liberation by the Americans and the sea of Orange that greeted them and the reminiscences of an old man who lived through the war as a naughty teenager.
As stated lots of content, to celebrate and challenge. To register anger and outrage at political expediency. Great insight but each too rich a source not to have some additional comment, historical context or additional editorial comment.
It left me feeling I had walked through a splendid new country filled with wonders and magical vistas but without anyone to speak to about it, having lack a guide on my journey and able to recall trees, sights and beasts but unable to name them or provide any lasting memory.