War
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14 books in this category
All Quiet on the Western Front
Erich Maria Remarque
A powerful novel depicting the horrors of World War I from a German soldier’s perspective, focusing on trauma and loss.
Slaughterhouse-Five
Kurt Vonnegut
A novel blending science fiction and anti-war themes, following a soldier's experiences in World War II and his existential reflections.
City of Thieves
David Benioff
A novel about two men on a dangerous mission during the Siege of Leningrad, blending dark humor with historical tragedy.
The Rape of Nanking
Iris Chang
A historical account of the atrocities committed during the Japanese invasion of Nanking in 1937.
Gates of Fire
Steven Pressfield
A historical novel about the Battle of Thermopylae, depicting the courage and camaraderie of Spartan warriors.
The Splendid and the Vile
Erik Larson
A historical account of Winston Churchill's leadership during the Blitz, highlighting his resilience and strategy.
The Things They Carried
Tim O'Brien
A novel about a platoon of American soldiers in the Vietnam War, blending fiction and memoir to explore trauma and memory.
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Ernest Hemingway
A novel set during the Spanish Civil War, following an American volunteer as he grapples with love, duty, and mortality.
Empire of the Summer Moon
S. C. Gwynne
Chronicles the rise and fall of the Comanche nation, focusing on their battles with settlers in the American West.
Bloodlands
Timothy Snyder
Chronicles the mass atrocities committed in Eastern Europe during WWII, focusing on the impact of Nazi and Soviet policies.
Outlaw Platoon
Sean Parnell
A memoir of an Army Ranger’s experiences in Afghanistan, detailing the challenges and brotherhood of combat.
Valleys of Death
Bill Richardson
A historical account of the Battle of Dien Bien Phu during the First Indochina War, illustrating bravery and conflict.
One Bullet Away
Nathaniel C. Fick
Memoir of a Marine officer’s experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq.