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Ender's Game

Ender's Game

Orson Scott Card

A sci-fi novel about a young boy trained to be a military leader to defend Earth, exploring themes of leadership and morality.

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The Making of the Atomic Bomb

The Making of the Atomic Bomb

Richard Rhodes

A detailed history of the development of the atomic bomb, examining the science, politics, and people involved.

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Dead Wake

Dead Wake

Erik Larson

A historical account of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania during World War I, exploring the political and personal impacts.

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Lone Survivor

Lone Survivor

Marcus Luttrell

The story of a Navy SEAL's harrowing experience in Afghanistan, highlighting themes of courage and survival.

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With the Old Breed

With the Old Breed

E. B. Sledge

A firsthand account of brutal combat during WWII, detailing the author’s experiences in the Pacific theater.

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Guns, Sails, and Empires

Guns, Sails, and Empires

Carlo M. Cipolla

Analyzes how advancements in military technology and maritime power influenced the rise of European empires.

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True Believer

True Believer

Jack Carr

A thriller novel about a former Navy SEAL turned CIA operative facing international terror threats.

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The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World

The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World

Edward Shepherd Creasy

Analyzes fifteen battles that shaped world history, examining their causes and consequences.

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Team of Teams

Team of Teams

Stanley McChrystal

A leadership guide based on military experience, advocating for adaptability and teamwork in complex environments.

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On War

On War

Carl von Clausewitz

A classic work on military strategy and theory, analyzing the nature and complexities of warfare.

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The Storm of Steel

The Storm of Steel

Ernst Jünger

A memoir of Jünger’s experiences as a soldier in WWI, offering a graphic depiction of trench warfare.

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Scars and Stripes

Scars and Stripes

Tim Kennedy

A memoir by a former Green Beret and UFC fighter, recounting his journey through combat and personal challenges.

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The Age of Napoleon

The Age of Napoleon

Will & Ariel Durant

A historical analysis of Napoleon’s life and impact, detailing the social and political changes he influenced.

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The Art of War in the Middle Ages

The Art of War in the Middle Ages

Charles Oman

Analyzes medieval warfare tactics and strategies, examining the development of military techniques.

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The Terminal List

The Terminal List

Jack Carr

A thriller novel about a Navy SEAL seeking revenge after discovering a conspiracy within the government.

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Napoleon

Napoleon

Vincent Cronin

A detailed biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, presenting a balanced view of his life and influence on European history.

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The Causes of War

The Causes of War

Geoffrey Blainey

Analyzes historical conflicts to identify recurring causes of war and factors leading to peace.

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Military Misfortunes

Military Misfortunes

Eliot A. Cohen

Examines historical military failures, analyzing the strategic errors and lessons learned.

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To Rule the Waves

To Rule the Waves

Arthur Herman

A history of the British navy, exploring its influence on global trade, empire, and warfare.

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Lost in Shangri-La

Lost in Shangri-La

Mitchell Zuckoff

The true story of a plane crash in New Guinea during WWII and the survivors' struggle for rescue.

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Outlaw Platoon

Outlaw Platoon

Sean Parnell

A memoir of an Army Ranger’s experiences in Afghanistan, detailing the challenges and brotherhood of combat.

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The Trident

The Trident

Jason Redman

A memoir by a former Navy SEAL, recounting his journey through injury and recovery, emphasizing resilience and determination.

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Man of War

Man of War

Sean Parnell

A military thriller following an elite special operative on a mission to prevent a global catastrophe.

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Four Hours in My Lai

Four Hours in My Lai

Michael Bilton

Investigates the My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War, examining its causes and consequences.

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Stalingrad

Stalingrad

Antony Beevor

A detailed account of the Battle of Stalingrad during WWII, capturing the human cost of the conflict.

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War and Chance

War and Chance

Jeffrey A. Friedman

Investigates the role of probability and uncertainty in military decision-making and strategy.

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The Rommel Papers

The Rommel Papers

B. H. Liddell-Hart

A compilation of writings by German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, covering his military strategies and experiences.

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Sherman

Sherman

B. H. Liddell Hart

A biography of General William Tecumseh Sherman, focusing on his Civil War campaigns and military innovations.

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Brothers Forever

Brothers Forever

Tom Sileo

Tells the story of two Marines, friends who lost their lives in Iraq, highlighting themes of sacrifice and friendship.

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Where Men Win Glory

Where Men Win Glory

Jon Krakauer

Tells the story of Pat Tillman, a football player turned soldier, exploring his life and controversial death in Afghanistan.

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The Coldest War

The Coldest War

James Brady

A memoir of the Korean War, offering a personal perspective on combat and camaraderie.

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On Killing

On Killing

Dave Grossman

Analyzes the psychological effects of killing in combat, discussing the impact on soldiers and society.

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The Kill Chain

The Kill Chain

Christian Brose

Discusses the future of warfare, focusing on technological advancements and the need for strategic changes in defense.

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Skunk Works

Skunk Works

Ben R. Rich

A behind-the-scenes account of the secret Skunk Works division of Lockheed Martin, detailing aviation innovations.

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Boyd

Boyd

Robert Coram

A biography of John Boyd, a maverick fighter pilot whose theories revolutionized military strategy.

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Biohazard

Biohazard

Ken Alibek

A memoir by a former Soviet bioweapons expert, revealing secrets of the Soviet Union's biological warfare program.

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The Killing Zone

The Killing Zone

Frederick Downs Jr.

A memoir of a soldier’s experiences in the Vietnam War, detailing the horrors and personal impact of combat.

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Army of None

Army of None

Paul Scharre

Analyzes the development of autonomous weapons and the ethical, military, and political implications.

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Faith of My Fathers

Faith of My Fathers

John McCain

A memoir by Senator John McCain, detailing his experiences as a POW and his family’s military legacy.

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Beyond Band of Brothers

Beyond Band of Brothers

Dick Winters

Memoir by Major Dick Winters, detailing his experiences as a commander during WWII, specifically with the 101st Airborne.

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Valleys of Death

Valleys of Death

Bill Richardson

A historical account of the Battle of Dien Bien Phu during the First Indochina War, illustrating bravery and conflict.

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Red Blood, Black Sand

Red Blood, Black Sand

Chuck Tatum

A Marine’s firsthand account of the Battle of Iwo Jima, providing a vivid depiction of combat.

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Conversations with Major Dick Winters

Conversations with Major Dick Winters

Cole C. Kingseed

A series of interviews with Major Dick Winters, offering insights into his leadership and philosophy.

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Team Dog

Team Dog

Mike Ritland

A guide to training dogs, with a focus on the techniques used in training military and protection dogs.

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The Hunt for Red October

The Hunt for Red October

Tom Clancy

A Cold War thriller about a Soviet submarine captain’s defection, filled with military tactics and espionage.

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Brave New War

Brave New War

John Robb

Analyzes modern warfare tactics, including terrorism and decentralized warfare in the age of technology.

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Instructions for His Generals

Instructions for His Generals

Frederick the Great

Military treatise providing strategic guidance from Frederick the Great to his officers.

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Reveries on the Art of War

Reveries on the Art of War

Maurice de Saxe

A classic treatise on military strategy and tactics, offering insights from one of history’s renowned generals.

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Alexander of Macedon, 356–323 B.C.

Alexander of Macedon, 356–323 B.C.

Peter Green

A biography of Alexander the Great, detailing his conquests and legacy.

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Fall of Constantinople

Fall of Constantinople

Steven Runciman

A historical account of the fall of Constantinople and the end of the Byzantine Empire.

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Ghost Fleet

Ghost Fleet

P. W. Singer

A speculative thriller about a near-future conflict between the U.S. and China, blending fiction with real-world military tech.

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Marine!

Marine!

Burke Davis

Biography of Marine Corps legend Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller, covering his military career and legacy.

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Fields of Fire

Fields of Fire

James Webb

A realistic novel about the Vietnam War, reflecting the author's own experiences as a Marine.

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Helmet for My Pillow

Helmet for My Pillow

Robert Leckie

Memoir of a Marine’s experiences in the Pacific theater during WWII.

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Once a Warrior

Once a Warrior

Jake Wood

Memoir of a Marine's journey from combat to founding a disaster relief organization.

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One Bullet Away

One Bullet Away

Nathaniel C. Fick

Memoir of a Marine officer’s experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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About Face

About Face

Colonel David H. Hackworth

The memoir of one of the most decorated U.S. soldiers, exploring his military career and views on modern warfare.

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The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant

The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant

Ulysses S. Grant

Autobiography of Ulysses S. Grant, detailing his life and experiences as a general and president.

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The German Generals Talk

The German Generals Talk

Basil H. Liddell Hart

Insight into WWII from the perspective of German generals, detailing their views on strategy and leadership.

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Steel My Soldiers' Hearts

Steel My Soldiers' Hearts

Col. David H. Hackworth

Memoir detailing the author’s experiences and lessons learned during the Vietnam War.

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Heart for the Fight

Heart for the Fight

Brian Stann

A former Marine's story about his military service and MMA career, focusing on resilience and perseverance.

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The Afghan Campaign

The Afghan Campaign

Steven Pressfield

Historical fiction detailing a soldier's experience in Alexander the Great's campaign in Afghanistan.

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The Coldest Winter

The Coldest Winter

David Halberstam

A comprehensive history of the Korean War, focusing on its impact on the U.S. military and foreign policy.

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Matterhorn

Matterhorn

Karl Marlantes

A novel depicting the brutal experiences of soldiers in the Vietnam War.

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Fortunate Son

Fortunate Son

Lewis B. Puller Jr.

A memoir of a Marine’s life and struggles after being severely wounded in the Vietnam War.

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One Soldier's War

One Soldier's War

Arkady Babchenko

A firsthand account of a Russian soldier's experiences in the Chechen wars.

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Brave Men

Brave Men

Ernie Pyle

World War II correspondent’s stories from the front lines.

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I Fought With Custer

I Fought With Custer

Charles Windolph

A firsthand account from a survivor of the Battle of Little Bighorn.

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Colder Than Hell

Colder Than Hell

Joseph R. Owen

A memoir of a Marine’s experience in the Korean War's Battle of Chosin Reservoir.

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The Wizards of Armageddon

The Wizards of Armageddon

Fred Kaplan

Details the Cold War arms race and the development of nuclear strategy.

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Unit 731 Testimony

Unit 731 Testimony

Hal Gold

Examines the horrific human experiments conducted by Japan's Unit 731 during WWII.

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Men Against Fire

Men Against Fire

S.L. A. Marshall

A military analysis of soldiers' behavior in combat situations.

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The Clay Pigeons of St. Lo

The Clay Pigeons of St. Lo

Joseph Balkoski

Chronicles a WWII battle in Normandy from the perspective of U.S. soldiers.

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Maurice's Strategikon

Maurice's Strategikon

George T. Dennis

A historical Byzantine military manual offering insights into ancient military tactics.

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Into the Fire

Into the Fire

Dakota Meyer

A memoir from a Medal of Honor recipient detailing his experiences in Afghanistan.

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Men at Arnhem

Men at Arnhem

Geoffrey Powell

An account of the Battle of Arnhem during WWII, focusing on the British paratroopers.

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De Re Militari

De Re Militari

Flavius Vegetius Renatus

A classic military treatise on strategy and warfare from the Roman Empire era.

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Platoon Leader

Platoon Leader

James R. McDonough

A Vietnam War memoir from a platoon leader's perspective, reflecting on leadership.

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Wing Leader

Wing Leader

Johnnie Johnson

Autobiography of a top RAF fighter ace during World War II.

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I'm No Hero

I'm No Hero

Charlie Plumb

A memoir of resilience from a POW in Vietnam.

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War Nerd

War Nerd

Gary Brecher

Commentary on modern warfare with unconventional views and critical insights.

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Across The Fence

Across The Fence

John Stryker Meyer

Recounts covert operations by American Special Forces during the Vietnam War.

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On The Ground

On The Ground

John Stryker Meyer

Another look at the secret missions of SOG in Vietnam from Meyer’s perspective.

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SOG Chronicles

SOG Chronicles

John Stryker Meyer

Further chronicles of the secret missions of the Vietnam-era SOG operatives.

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The Armed Forces Officer

The Armed Forces Officer

U.S. Department of Defense

A comprehensive guide on military leadership and ethics for officers.

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The Glass Factory

The Glass Factory

Braxton McCoy

Memoir of a soldier dealing with PTSD after returning from the Iraq War.

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Tough As They Come

Tough As They Come

Travis Mills

The story of a soldier who overcomes severe injury to live an inspiring life.

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How the War Was Won

How the War Was Won

Phillips Payson O'Brien

Analyzes the Allied victory in World War II, focusing on strategic and industrial aspects.

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About Face

About Face

Alan Cooper

The memoir of one of the most decorated U.S. soldiers, exploring his military career and views on modern warfare.

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Psychology For The Fighting Man

Psychology For The Fighting Man

Committee Of The National Research Counc

A practical guide on psychology for military training, originally published during WWII.

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Navy SEAL Dogs

Navy SEAL Dogs

Mike Ritland

The story of military working dogs used by Navy SEALs.

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Trident K9 Warriors

Trident K9 Warriors

Mike Ritland

A deeper look into the training and life of military working dogs.

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By Honor Bound

By Honor Bound

Tom Norris

The story of two Navy SEALs and the brotherhood of military life.

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Unflinching

Unflinching

Jody Mitic

The story of a soldier who lost his legs in Afghanistan and his journey to recovery and resilience.

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The Recollections of Rifleman Harris

The Recollections of Rifleman Harris

Benjamin Harris

Memoir of a British rifleman during the Napoleonic Wars.

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The Knock at the Door

The Knock at the Door

Ryan Manion

Story of resilience and service in honor of fallen military heroes.

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The Hundred Rules of War

The Hundred Rules of War

Tsukahara Bokuden

An ancient text on strategies and principles of warfare.

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Hal Moore on Leadership

Hal Moore on Leadership

Harold G. Moore

Leadership insights from a celebrated military commander.

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The Gallic Wars

The Gallic Wars

Julius Caesar

Caesar’s firsthand account of his military campaigns in Gaul.

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Titan II

Titan II

David Stumpf

Detailed history of the Titan II missile and its development.

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The Rogue's March

The Rogue's March

Peter F. Stevens

Story of the Irish involvement in the U.S.-Mexican War.

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Company Commander

Company Commander

Charles B. Macdonald

Memoir of a WWII company commander’s experiences.

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Civilian Warriors

Civilian Warriors

Erik Prince

Story of the controversial Blackwater security firm.

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All In

All In

Paula Broadwell

Biography of General David Petraeus, covering his career and influence.

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Warfighting

Warfighting

U. S. Marine Corps

Handbook on the philosophy and tactics of warfare, used as a leadership and strategy guide.

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The Hunters

The Hunters

James Salter

A novel about the experiences of fighter pilots during the Korean War, touching on duty and sacrifice.

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Battle Studies

Battle Studies

Ardant du Picq

Classic military text on warfare, exploring human behavior and combat psychology.

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Red Star Over the Pacific

Red Star Over the Pacific

Toshi Yoshihara

Analyzes China’s naval strategy and its implications for global security.

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Psychology of Intelligence Analysis

Psychology of Intelligence Analysis

Richards J. Heuer

Guide on improving decision-making in intelligence analysis, useful in various fields.

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Unit 731 - Laboratory of the Devil

Unit 731 - Laboratory of the Devil

Yan-jun Yang

Examines the Japanese Unit 731's biological warfare experiments during WWII.

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Beyond the Blue

Beyond the Blue

James Richard Campbell

Fiction set in WWII, exploring the lives of RAF members.

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18 Platoon

18 Platoon

Jary

Memoir of wartime experiences in WWII from a British platoon perspective.

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The Warrior Ethos

The Warrior Ethos

Steven Pressfield

Explores the warrior mentality and ethos throughout history.

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The Employment of Negro Troops

The Employment of Negro Troops

Ulysess Lee

Detailed historical account of African American troops in WWII.

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He Was No Coward

He Was No Coward

Janet Booth

Story of bravery in the Civil War based on historical figures.

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On Guerrilla Warfare

On Guerrilla Warfare

Mao Tse-Tung

Influential work on guerrilla warfare tactics and strategy.

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The Battle of Alcazar

The Battle of Alcazar

E.W. Bovill

Historical account of the Battle of Alcazar and its impact.

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No Easy Day

No Easy Day

Mark Owen

Firsthand account of the Navy SEAL mission that led to Osama bin Laden’s death.

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Flying Start

Flying Start

Hugh Dundas

Memoir of a WWII RAF pilot, detailing his experiences and reflections on war.

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We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young

We Were Soldiers Once . . . and Young

Harold G. Moore

Firsthand account of the Battle of Ia Drang in Vietnam, emphasizing the soldiers' experiences.

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Stalingrad

Stalingrad

Joachim Wieder

A detailed account of the Battle of Stalingrad during WWII, capturing the human cost of the conflict.

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1944

1944

Jay Winik

A historical account of the pivotal events of 1944, focusing on World War II and the lead-up to D-Day.

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Sea Flight

Sea Flight

Hugh Popham

Memoir of a British naval pilot's experiences during World War II.

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Excursion to Hell

Excursion to Hell

Vincent Bramley

Firsthand account of the Falklands War by a British soldier.

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