Re: [WW] Bibliography for Weird Wars (In the Meantime)

["coyote" <coyote@hsonline.net>]

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Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2001 8:42 AM
Subject: Re: [WW] Bibliography for Weird Wars (In the Meantime)


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> In a message dated 6/1/01 6:00:18 PM, wiptag@globaldialog.com writes:
>
> <<  In the meantime, I am
> interested in getting a book or movie about World War II that can get my
> gaming group in the mood.  Can anyone hear recommend any books or movies
> that would get my group in the mood for Weird Wars.  >>
>
> Well, the most blatantly obvious one here is Saving Private Ryan. Its got
> basically everything that fits the mood for WW. It's dark and bleak and
> gritty and realistic. Plus its got those snipers that everyone is so happy
> about (coup de grace at range! Yay!). People tend to die very quickly and
> suddenly, which is what the WW system is trying to promote. Besides, who
> could think of a monster that could be more horrifying than that 20 minute
> intro of the invasion of Normandy?
>
> Peter
>
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> and for snipers, lets not leave out Enemy at the Gates