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American soldiers in Iraq American soldiers in Iraq Morten G. Ender "American Soldiers in Iraq offers a unique sociological snapshot of American soldiers in Iraq, analyzing their collective narratives in relation to the military sociology tradition"--Provided by publ… OL13646767W
Materials needs and R&D strategy for future military aerospace propulsion systems Materials needs and R&D strategy for future military aerospace propulsion systems National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Materials Needs and R&D Strategy for Future Military Aerospace Propulsion Systems "The ongoing development of military aerospace platforms requires continuous technology advances in order to provide the nation's war fighters with the desired advantage. Significant advances in the … OL16191744W
Opportunities in protection materials science and technology for future Army applications Opportunities in protection materials science and technology for future Army applications National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Opportunities in Protection Materials Science and Technology for Future Army Applications "Armor plays a significant role in the protection of warriors. During the course of history, the introduction of new materials and improvements in the materials already used to construct armor has le… OL16713249W
Holding the line Holding the line Cindy Williams "Holding the Line presents objective and detailed assessments of the U.S. defense budget and America's military strategy. Its contributors conclude that the United States must reshape its military to… OL18573719W
The threat at home The threat at home Seth Shulman "The Threat at Home", a book written by educator/concerned scientist, Seth Shulman, is a no punches pulled look into the threat created by the contamination of several US military bases. In just… OL1962301W
Latina/os and World War II Latina/os and World War II Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez,B. V. Olguín xxiv, 304 pages : 24 cm OL19714560W
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
Native American code talkers Native American code talkers M. M. Eboch This title examines the Native American servicemen known as the code talkers, focusing on their role in coded communication during World War II including developing the codes, their training, and the… OL20011591W
Sioux code talkers of World War II Sioux code talkers of World War II Andrea M. Page "The author's great-uncle John Bear King was a Sioux Indian in the First Cavalry in the Second World War. Her book follows seven Sioux who put aside a long history of prejudice against their people a… OL20050453W
Thumbs up America Thumbs up America Dean Smittle Programs aired Jan. 1- July 27, 2010. OL22632387W
True war stories True war stories Elizabeth Raum "In graphic novel format, tells the stories of men and women who fought for their countries during the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I, and World War II"-- OL23191867W
Undying Glory Undying Glory Clinton Cox Describes the formation of the all-black 54th Massachusetts Regiment and its valiant battle history from 1863 to 1865. OL2737245W
Without regard to race Without regard to race Hedda Garza Examines the racist attitudes that kept African Americans from meaningful service in the United States military and the changes that occurred in the armed forces' policies during World War II. OL2923176W
Servants of war Servants of war Rolf Uesseler Private military firms are making a killing. They operate on all continents throughout the world—commissioned by governments, intelligence agencies, private industries, warlords, drug cartels, and re… OL3668268W
Confessions of a Civil Servant Confessions of a Civil Servant Bob Stone "Confessions of a Civil Servant is filled with lessons on leading change in government and the military. Bob Stone based the book on thirty years as a revolutionary in government. It comes at a time … OL4178723W
Behind the blue and gray Behind the blue and gray Delia Ray Traces, in this second of a three part series, the events of the Civil War from the first battle to the surrender with emphasis on the experiences of the individual soldier. OL4443839W
Civilian Workforce Planning in the Department of Defense Civilian Workforce Planning in the Department of Defense Susan Gates xxix, 120 p. : 23 cm OL4772050W
Guests of the Ayatollah Guests of the Ayatollah Mark Bowden A chronicle of the Iran hostage crisis, America's first battle with militant Islam. On November 4, 1979, a group of radical Islamist students, inspired by the revolutionary Iranian leader Ayatollah K… OL491851W
M113 Armed Personnel Vehicle M113 Armed Personnel Vehicle David Baker Describes the qualities that make the M113 a good vehicle for the infantry to use in wartime OL8063493W
The Lessons of Afghanistan The Lessons of Afghanistan Anthony H. Cordesman "This study seeks to provide an initial assessment of the war in Afghanistan and the lessons to be drawn in terms of war fighting, intelligence, and force transformation. The Afghan conflict is anyth… OL889328W
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