Military category: 34701 books
Normandy to Victory
The War Diary of General Courtney H. Hodges and the First U.S. Army
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2009
During World War II, U.S. Army generals often maintained diaries of their activities and the day-to-day operations of their command. These diaries have proven to be invaluable historical resources for World War II scholars and enthusiasts alike. Until now, one of the most historically significant...
by Alexander B. Downes
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Accidental harm to civilians in warfare often becomes an occasion for public outrage, from citizens of both the victimized and the victimizing nation. In this vitally important book on a topic of acute concern for anyone interested in military strategy, international security, or human rights, Alexander...
Ethiopian-Eritrean Wars. Volume 2
Eritrean War of Independence, 1988-1991 & Badme War, 1998-2001
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2018
Ethiopia, a country of ancient origins in eastern Africa, remains a military powerhouse of that continent until our days. Nowadays involved in the war in neighboring Somalia, Ethiopia was also involved in half a dozen of other armed conflicts over the last 60 years.
Crucial between these was...
Operation Barbarossa
the Complete Organisational and Statistical Analysis, and Military Simulation, Volume IIA
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2018
Operation Barbarossa: the Complete Organisational and Statistical Analysis, and Military Simulation includes full analyses of the Axis and Soviet armed-forces organisation, weapons, equipment, personnel, transport, logistics, war-production, mobilisation and replacements during 1941. Uniquely, the...
US Special Ops
The History, Weapons, and Missions of Elite Military Forces
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2016
It's the inside scoop on US military special operations. From weapons, gear, missions, and commandos, learn every military secret from the eighteenth century to today. Few aspects of the US military pique people's interest more than special ops. Due to the clandestine nature of their missions, weapons,...
Field Tested
Recruiting, Managing, and Retaining Veterans
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2011
As the founder of consulting firm Military Transitions, Emily King applied over a decade’s worth firsthand HR knowledge to pioneer the charge of helping military professionals migrate from military service to civilian employment. Now, in this thought-provoking book, she’s equipping leaders with...
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2015
This is a comprehensive compilation of military reports, documents, and academic research papers about the life and career of Colin Powell, who served as Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.. These documents are professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format...
by Dana Priest
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2004
Walk with America's generals, grunts, and Green Berets through the maze of unconventional wars and unsettled peace.
Four-star generals who lead the military during wartime reign like proconsuls abroad in peacetime. Secretive Green Berets trained to hunt down terrorists are assigned to seduce...
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2017
This excellent compilation of reports has been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction. It includes a reproduction of important documents from the Department of Justice and U.S. Military about less-lethal and non-lethal weapons and equipment for military and civilian...
The Modern Mercenary
Private Armies and What They Mean for World Order
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 2014
It was 2004, and Sean McFate had a mission in Burundi: to keep the president alive and prevent the country from spiraling into genocide, without anyone knowing that the United States was involved. The United States was, of course, involved, but only through McFate's employer, the military contractor...
The American Culture of War
The History of U.S. Military Force from World War II to Operation Enduring Freedom
Language: English
Release Date: September 8, 2017
Now in its third edition, The American Culture of War presents a sweeping critical examination of every major American war since 1941: World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the First and Second Persian Gulf Wars, U.S. operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the war against ISIS. As he carefully considers...
by Progressive Management
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2012
Part of our value-added professional format series of U.S. military manuals, this U.S. Marine Corps manual has been prepared to provide a guide for the United States Marine Corps Professional Reading Program.
This publication is directed to all Marines, as we are all bound by a common pursuit...
by Major James R. Hill
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2014
In a constantly changing world threatened by ever increasing terrorist acts, American interests, both at home and abroad, require protection provided by great military leaders. In order to produce military leaders who can successfully meet the future challenges America faces, it is important to develop...
by Steven E. Siry
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2012
From June 1775 to February 1781, during the American War of Independence, ten patriot generals died as a result of combat wounds. Their service and deaths spanned most of the warÆs duration and geographical expanse. The generals were a diverse group, with six born in America and four in Europe, three...