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Horatio Nelson and the naval supremacy of England Horatio Nelson and the naval supremacy of England William Clark Russell Authoritative and engaging biography by one of the best authors of ships, men and the seas. OL107443W
De bello Gallico De bello Gallico Gaius Julius Caesar Gaius Julius Caesar schreef zijn kijk op Gallië in zijn bekende oorlog’s verslagen Commentarii de bello Gallico. Een werk waarin het hoofdzakelijk gaat over de veldtochten en intriges die plaats vond… OL1150559W
State of denial State of denial Bob Woodward "State of Denial examines how the Bush administration avoided telling the truth about Iraq to the public, to Congress, and often to themselves. Two days after the May report, the Pentagon told Congre… OL11651221W
Their finest hour Their finest hour Winston S. Churchill One of the most fascinating works of history ever written, Winston's Churchill's monumental The Second World War is a six-volume account of the struggle of the Allied powers in Europe against Germany… OL134317W
Stonewall Jackson and religious faith in military command Stonewall Jackson and religious faith in military command Kenneth E. Hall "The book begins with an introduction to the Confederate general whose testimonies attest to his courage, initiative, innate tactical talent, deep religious faith, and eccentric personal habits. The … OL14868115W
Citizens of London Citizens of London Lynne Olson In Citizens of London, Lynne Olson has written a work of World War II history even more relevant and revealing than her acclaimed Troublesome Young Men. Here is the behind-the-scenes story of how the… OL14909916W
The Landmark Arrian The Landmark Arrian Arrian The Landmark Arrian is an important new edition of The Campaigns of Alexander, the most authoritative ancient account of one of the world’s most brilliant military leaders. During twelve years of con… OL15456319W
Ostkrieg Ostkrieg Stephen G. Fritz On June 22, 1941, Germany launched the greatest land assault in history on the Soviet Union, an attack that Adolf Hitler deemed crucial to ensure German economic and political survival. As the key th… OL16342371W
My Share of the Task My Share of the Task Stanley A. McChrystal General Stanley McChrystal, the commanding officer of all U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan, frankly explores the major episodes and controversies of his eventful career. OL16714950W
The Dardanelles disaster The Dardanelles disaster Dan Van der Vat A naval historian describes the British Navy's disastrous attempt to get to Constantinople through the Dardanelles, and analyzes Winston Churchill's response to the obstacles faced during the operati… OL17739411W
The Battle of Waterloo The Battle of Waterloo David Pietrusza A detailed account of the events leading up to a celebrated battle of the nineteenth century, the battle itself, and results of Napoleon's military failure. OL1803420W
George B. McClellan and Civil War history George B. McClellan and Civil War history Thomas J. Rowland Perhaps no other Union commander's reputation has been the subject of as much controversy as George B. McClellan's. Thomas J. Rowland presents a framework in which early Civil War command can be view… OL1857459W
The question of MacArthur's reputation The question of MacArthur's reputation Robert H. Ferrell "Ferrell examines the WWI battle at Côte de Châtillon, reconstructing the movements of troops and the decisions of officers to detail how MacArthur's subordinates were the true heroes and how the t… OL18805292W
The Spanish-American War and Teddy Roosevelt in American History The Spanish-American War and Teddy Roosevelt in American History Tom McGowen Details the pivotal role that Teddy Roosevelt played during the Spanish-American War and the consequences of his involvement. OL19340064W
Confederate tide rising Confederate tide rising Joseph L. Harsh n this reexamination of Confederate war aims, Joseph L. Harsh analyzes the military policy and grand strategy adopted by Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis in the first two years of the Civil War. … OL1969215W
Ike Ike Michael Korda A big, ambitious, and enthralling new biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower, full of fascinating details and anecdotes, which places particular emphasis on his brilliant generalship and leadership in Wor… OL1990420W
Churchill's war lab Churchill's war lab Taylor Downing Analyzes the role of Churchill's passion for military history in shaping his wartime innovations and strategies, offering insight into his unique leadership style and patronization of radical new ide… OL19948260W
The Churchill factor The Churchill factor Boris Johnson The mayor of London and former Spectator editor challenges popular misconceptions to assess Churchill's enduring influence on the world, discussing the many contradictions of his life and his conside… OL19992667W
God's generals God's generals Richard A. Gabriel "It is one of the more startling facts of military history that the founders of three of the four "great religions" -- Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam-- were also accomplished field generals with extens… OL20048127W
A matter of honour A matter of honour J. P. Riley Isaac Brock was the British general responsible for defending the long frontier of Upper Canada with meagre forces in the opening days of the War of 1812 between Britain and the U.S.A. He has been re… OL22058157W
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