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Homage to Catalonia Homage to Catalonia George Orwell [Homage to Catalonia][1] is [George Orwell][2]'s account of his experiences fighting in the 'Spanish Civil War'. Alongside many British workers, trades unionists, and socialists keen to help the Span… OL1168169W
Wiser in battle Wiser in battle Ricardo S. Sanchez WISER IN BATTLE is the first book about the war in Iraq by an on-site commander. Former Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez served as Commander of Coalition Ground Forces from June 2003 to June 2004. … OL13652852W
Thirteen soldiers Thirteen soldiers John McCain A history of Americans at war, told through the personal accounts of thirteen remarkable soldiers who fought in major military conflicts, from the Revolutionary War of 1776 to the wars in Iraq and Af… OL17873214W
World military leaders World military leaders ABC-CLIO Interactive Media (Firm) In addition to biograpical information for 600 men and women who have played significant roles in world military affairs during the 19th and 20th centures, the CD-ROM contains photographs of most of … OL19160304W
Courage in Combat Courage in Combat Richard J. Rinaldo xxv, 357 pages : 23 cm OL19664147W
The women who flew for Hitler The women who flew for Hitler Clare Mulley "Despite Hitler's dictates on women's place being in the home, two fiercely defiant female pilots were awarded the Iron Cross during the Second World War. Other than this unique distinction and a pas… OL19716132W
Angels in the sky Angels in the sky Robert L. Gandt "The gripping story of how an all-volunteer air force helped defeat five Arab nations and protect the fledgling Jewish state. In 1948, only three years after the Holocaust, the newly founded nation o… OL19721986W
Thirteen soldiers Thirteen soldiers John McCain The coauthors of Faith of My Fathers present an evocative history of Americans at war through the personal accounts of 13 remarkable soldiers who fought in major military conflicts, from the Revoluti… OL19987080W
Choosing courage Choosing courage Peter Collier Shares the stories of Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation recipients while offering sidebars and essays to illuminate the qualities of true-life heroes. OL20011575W
Verdugos Verdugos Ana Lilia Pérez "Pérez tackles a crucial topic to understand the climate of uncertainty and vulnerability that oppresses Mexican society: the behavior of the army during the past few years. The author examines in de… OL20059580W
To fight alongside friends To fight alongside friends Charles Campbell May The First World War Diaries of Manchester Pals Captain Charlie May - written and kept in secret and published now for the first time. A born storyteller, Charlie May's vivid eye for detail and warm g… OL20882589W
No Surrender No Surrender Jon Land,Patrick Bisher xv, 190 pages ; 24 cm OL21324463W
Victory Victory Nigel Cawthorne From ancient Greece to Desert Storm, Military Commanders presents a chronological history of great battles and the men who won them. Beginning with Leonidas of Sparta, who died at Thermopylae and end… OL22738285W
Leaders and generals Leaders and generals William W. Lace Chronicles the lives and careers of eight military leaders who served during World War II, including Rommel, Zhukov, Yamamoto, Nimitz, Eisenhower, Von Manstein, Montgomery, and MacArthur. OL23706469W
Warlord Warlord Ilario Pantano,Malcolm McConnell This is the true story of the Marine lieutenant who, having fought for his country in the first Gulf War, went on to professional success in finance, only to be compelled to reenlist in the wake of 9… OL24859811W
Warriors Warriors Max Hastings What it means to be a warrior has become a pertinent issue of our time. What makes some men and women perform extraordinary deeds on the battlefield? What makes them risk their lives in the pursuit o… OL265236W
Who's who in twentieth century warfare Who's who in twentieth century warfare Spencer Tucker This authoritative biographical guide to warfare in the twentieth century is at once fascinating reading and an invaluable work of reference for anyone interested in modern military history. As well … OL487980W
I fought Riel I fought Riel Charles Arkoll Boulton An eyewitness account of the clash between Metis and "Canadians" over the destiny of the British North-West, by Major Charles Arkoll Boulton, a proud soldier pitted against the equally proud "rebel c… OL5292437W
Intelligence in War Intelligence in War John Keegan In fiction, the spy is a glamorous figure whose secrets make or break peace, but, historically, has intelligence really been a vital step to military victories? In this breakthrough study, the preemi… OL816398W
Empty Casing Empty Casing Fred Doucette Very amazing my hand went all the way up OL9815138W
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