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Michael S. Pauley, Author

RESEARCH, BOOKS, AND OPEN SOURCES

10/11/2013

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I use a number of open sources to get information for my book(s).  Some of the geography clearly comes from a little map study.  Some comes from historical documents of earlier battles, but most comes from open sources that include biographies of various historical figures.  For example, General George S. Patton has several works out and about that lend themselves quite well to a highly mobile fight.  General Douglas MacArthur probably has more written about him than anyone that ever wore a uniform, and I’ve crawled through a ton of his wartime information.  The Army’s Center for Military History, Command and General Staff College, and War College facilities are also great sources for after action reports and other documents.  Lest we forget, the United States Navy has some wonderful resources as well.  Their War College, and Naval Historical Center, are invaluable for information as to the Naval portions of the book.  My Father really was in the Navy, and he started his naval experience during World War II.  Before he passed, he, too, was a source of invaluable information and one that I will treasure forever.  I’ve spent countless hours studying the Pacific War, and Fleet Admirals William F. “Bull” Halsey and Chester W. Nimitz both have some wonderful biographies that are very helpful.  

The more modern sources of information, concepts, and current tactics/technologies come from places like “Stars and Stripes”; the “Parameters” periodical put out by Strategic Studies Institute, or US Army War College; “Proceedings” and “Naval History” Magazines published by the United States Naval Institute; and, the official web sites of each of our military services and the Department of Defense.  Other books are too numerous to mention, but they run the gamut of topics from the historical to the current operational lessons learned from our most recent conflicts.  Throughout my affiliation with the United States Military, I’ve also amassed a number of technical publications on the care and feeding of things like the UH-1H helicopter and the “Infantry Platoon in the attack”.  My personal library is far greater than I’m sure my bride would prefer, but then again, she is also an avid reader.  I am fortunate that much of the science in my books comes from her part of our rather large collection of books.  In fact, her passion for science and the amount of books that she has amassed as a result, is probably as massive as my own military collections.  Whether you like the story or not, I will assure you that a lot of research went into all of them, and I sincerely hope you enjoy it. ~ Michael S. Pauley 

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    Michael S. Pauley is a Navy brat and an old soldier who served in all three components of the United States Army. Living in Lexington, South Carolina, Michael is now a practicing attorney and member of the United States Naval Institute and the American Legion, Post 154, Tybee Island, Georgia.

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