Browsing: Military

Asia

American Guerrilla

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A brilliant military history: When General MacArthur retreated from Bataan, one captain refused to surrender. Instead, Captain Russell Volckmann raised a guerrilla army of 22,000 Filipino men who repelled the Japanese forces at every turn, killing 50,000 enemy soldiers and changing the war’s outcome.

Disasters

The Other Side of the Night

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This essential book tells the engrossing story of the two ships that received the distress call of the Titanic. “A bold and powerful account of the most incredible disaster in the annals of maritime history… Exactingly researched, admirably written, and forcefully presented” (Clive Cussler).

20th Century

Nam Sense

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In this engrossing memoir, a combat squad leader of the 101st Airborne Division shares his account of the Vietnam War — from stories of combat to the anti-war movement.

21st Century

Lords of the Sky

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From a New York Times bestselling author comes a sweeping account of combat aviation — from the dogfights of World War I to today’s high-tech warfare. A perfect choice for history and military buffs.

20th Century

The Hunter Killers

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In Vietnam, America’s most elite fighter pilots risked their lives in a top secret effort to thwart a deadly new breed of weapon. A New York Times bestselling author delivers an account that “will appeal to military history fans or anyone looking for an absorbing read” (Library Journal).

20th Century

The Storm of War

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In this “compelling narrative” (The Daily Telegraph), a New York Times bestselling author examines the pivotal battles and flawed military strategies that ultimately led to Axis defeat in World War II. “This is history as it should be written” (Publishers Weekly).