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please gents, lets get back on topic.
bashing one another with qoutes, names etc will not accomplish what was asked about the review, nor prove squat for either side!
i am now curious as to what Greenhous wrote in that book, as well as the aformentioned Making of Billly Bishop. i didnt know Wayne Ralph did a book on him...
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Read it. If it isn't at the library, try buying it--or hang out at the bookstore, reading it until they kick you out!
I may have helped start this thread up again when I responded to a request for opinions on Greenhaus' book. I agree with the accessment of, I think, Wayne Ralph, that however much you may disagree with his findings, Greenhaus lays out his reasons and brings you up to speed on the controversy. He is dealing with Bishop's entire WW1 career. The VC raid is treated with greater thoroughness by Philip Markham's article in Over the Front, previously referred to. Together they represent comprehensively the case against Bishop. They are both relatively short and well-written, make their case clearly and logically, and include their sources in footnotes--Markham's article is very well illustrated as well. Take note as well that Markham proves that Bishop's Nieuport had the range to make the raid, a clear indication that he is willing to provide facts not favorable to his thesis.
Bishop's supporters need only make a comprehensive refutation of the case in both works to remove any aspersions on his reputation.
When they do so I will gladly acknowledge their proof.
That proof has yet to appear.