The Shining Sea by George C. Daughan
An excellent description and analysis of David Porter's cruise in southern Pacific Ocean. Daughan balances describing Porter's excellent leadership of the Essex...
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Chancellorsville's Forgotten Front by Chris Mackowski and Kristopher D. White
This book is an example of great research and wonderful writing. The authors do justice to the soldiers and leaders of both sides. A must-read for anyone wantin...
Stories in Uniform: A Look at the Heroics, Sacrifices, and Triumphs of Our Soldiers
The stories include a tribute to one of the first African-Americans to serve as a naval officer, a baby adopted by thousands of sailors, and a soldier who takes...
Stories in Uniform: A Look at the Heroics, Sacrifices, and Triumphs of Our Soldiers
The stories include a tribute to one of the first African-Americans to serve as a naval officer, a baby adopted by thousands of sailors, and a soldier who takes...
Pearl Harbor Christmas: A World at War by Stanley Weintraub
Weintraub intricately weaves the avalanche of devastating news of Allied setbacks throughout the world, especially in Asia due to Japanese attacks, with the act...
Dog Company: The Boys of Pointe du Hoc by Patrick K. O'Donnell
Dog Company: The Boys of Pointe du Hoc by Patrick K. O'Donnell adds to the rich history on the 2nd Ranger Battalion and adds another layer to the rich history o...