Browsing: Military

A #1 New York Times bestseller: The true stories of the six Marines who raised the flag at Iwo Jima come alive in this “powerful” account (The Boston Globe) of World War II. “Unforgettable… One of the most instructive and moving books on war and its aftermath” (The New York Times).

Stephen E. Ambrose’s iconic story of the ordinary men who became the World War II’s most extraordinary soldiers: Easy Company,…

With almost 5,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads: Follow one Marine on a harrowing journey in this compelling personal account of World War II. “Powerful” (The New York Times Book Review).

A “dazzling” #1 New York Times bestseller (The Boston Globe) and Pulitzer Prize winner with over 597,000 five-star Goodreads ratings: During World War II, the lives of a blind French girl and a German soldier intertwine. “Stunning… Uplifting… Not to be missed” (Entertainment Weekly).

Follows the various members of the Henry family as they become involved in the events preceeding America’s involvement in World…

A New York Times bestseller and Booker Prize winner: As World War II rages, an Australian surgeon and POW receives a letter that will transform his life. “Captivating… A classic work of war fiction from a world-class writer” (The Washington Post).

This #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of Seabiscuit delves into the life of Louis Zamperini, who survived incredible odds when his bomber crashed into the ocean during World War II. “A powerfully drawn survival epic” (The Wall Street Journal) with over 416,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

Readers around the world have thrilled to Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy, and Killing Jesus—riveting works of nonfiction that journey into…

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author comes the “fascinating” true story (Salon) of Vera Atkins, a master intelligence agent for the Allies who led a relentless covert campaign against Nazi Germany. “In the real world of spies, Vera Atkins was the boss” (Ian Fleming).

From an author once hailed by Jean-Paul Sartre as “the greatest writer of our time”: Delve into this fascinating chronicle of a crucial period in US history — from McKinley’s assassination to the defeat of the League of Nations.