Warfare and defence Books

This is a story, my story. More so a piece of it. It's a story of regrets, betrayal, heartache, but also finding the good amidst the chaos. I share these short stories, these flashbacks, not for sympathy, but for connection. As a reminder that we are all...

In 1968, the battle in the skies over North Vietnam was a culmination of training, equipment, skill, and mostly luck. Both on the part of Navy Lt. Tony Nargi, his wingman, and the pilots in the MiGs. The terror in the skies would last but a moment. The...

Lost among the great stories of World War II was the escape and rescue of hundreds of Allied airmen shot down over German-occupied Yugoslavia. Their target had been the vital Axis oil fields at Ploesti, Romania. Robert P. Moore and his B-17 crewmates...

After World War II, investigations were made and trials were held.  Today, the most well known of these were the Nuremberg "Doctor's Trial", which probed the various euthanasia programs carried out by the defeated Germans. ...

Travel across the years in this compelling collage memoir composed of essays, vignettes, and an archive of letters and images. An infant girl's post-World War II abandonment at birth, and her closed adoption by a military couple one year later is the...

If you thought the only way for you to return home safe was to embody the vilest evil, would you do it?We’ve always viewed veterans as patriots who defended our nation and destroyed worldwide threats. As such, we would never imagine them as...

While several books have examined the security challenges faced by India and Pakistan in isolation as well as the strategies they have each adopted in response, Subcontinent Adrift places the two sets of clashing outlooks, policies, and...

Lawrence DeWolfe Kelsey, Jr. joined the U.S. Merchant Marine as a radio officer at sixteen. WWII led him to Australia, India and ultimately to Okinawa, while atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Before the war ended, he found himself in...

The Art of War is the most important book ever written about warfare and conflict. Lionel Giles' translation is the definitive edition, his commentary is indispensable. The Art of War can be used and adapted in every facet of your life. It explains when...

Captain Norman Mickey Miller spent more than six thousand hours at the controls of airplanes. The Navy was his life. A legend began to grow up around him during his combat cruise in the Central Pacific as commanding officer of Bombing Squadron 109. Even...

ON THE GENTLY ROLLING FARM LANDS surrounding the little town of Gettysburg, Pa., was fought one of the great decisive battles of American history. For 3days, from July 1 to 3, 1863, a gigantic struggle between 75,000 Confederates and 88,000 Union troops...

Understanding of Operational Counter Terrorism is one serious effort to lay out a comprehensive strategy of how to deal with a whole gamut of possible terrorist incidents by using a language that any person or first responders like policemen, security...

Since 1989, two sites of memory with respect to the deportation and persecution of Jews in France and Germany during the Second World War have received intense public attention: the Vélo d'Hiver (Winter Velodrome) in Paris and the Monument for the...

After years of dedicated service, leaving might be the hardest mission for any military leader. If you’re standing at the threshold of transition, fear and uncertainty are unspoken obstacles that can erode your confidence and excitement for what...

Describing the campaign from D-Day onwards, this excellent contemporary battalion history is divided into two parts. The first contains an outline of the activities of the 2/24th during the campaign in Europe from D-Day to VE-Day, and the second is a...

This is the single most important text on the subject of the gun in the British Army during the Second World War. It is complete in all detail, and exceptionally well illustrated with diagrams, photographs and maps. It covers the following...

VICTORY IN THE WEST VOLUME II: THE DEFEAT OF GERMANY The second of two books in the 18-volume official British History of the Second World War dealing with the final stages of the liberation of western Europe in 1944-45. 

Map Volume.This is the single most important text on the subject of the gun in the British Army during the Second World War. It is complete in all detail, and exceptionally well illustrated with diagrams, photographs and maps. It covers the following...

The first in the 18-volume Official History of the Second World War covers the defence of the British Isles on land, sea and in the air, from the Phoney War, through the Battle of Britain and the Blitz, to victory in Europe. 

T.K. Derry's official account of the disastrous opening British campaign of the Second World War in April-May 1940, which led to the downfall of Neville Chamberlain and the elevation of Winston Churchill to the Premiership.

This post Vietnam memoir is not about war---It is about people-respect---and dignity; It is about finding peace---and restoring honor.Four years after the Vietnam War, the author met three Vietnam Era veterans. Since then, they have lived in the...

How America's professional politicians have destroyed its greatest asset in national security and defense in the age of nuclear weapons.

This vintage book contains a fascinating history of aviation, being a detailed exploration of its development and utility in peace and in war. This fantastic volume contains a wealth of information on the evolution of flying, and it is highly recommended...

This book contains a collection of essays and verse on the topic of sea warfare written by Rudyard Kipling. It is both a factual account of nautical manoeuvres during World War One and a poetic masterpiece, and is highly recommended for fans and...

This book comes at a time when the intrinsic and self-evident value of queer rights and protections, from gay marriage to hate crimes, is increasingly put in question. It assembles writings that explore the new queer vitalities within their wider context...

This edited volume explores and analyses strategic thinking, military reform and adaptation in an era of Asian growth, European austerity and US rebalancing. A significant shift in policy, strategy and military affairs is underway in both Asia and...

This book analyses the new and difficult roles of regional organizations in peacemaking after the end of the Cold War and how they relate to the United Nations (UN).Regional organizations have taken an increasingly prominent role in international efforts...

Want to know what Vietnam was really like?Real stories told by real people, in their own words, 100 veterans, men and women, caught up in an all too real war. From the Delta to the DMZ, come walk in their boots. If you were there, you understand. If...

This book examines the actors that shape societal dynamics leading to, or preventing, violent extremism from taking roots in their communities, including state representatives, religious institutions and civil society actors.

This book shows that political narratives can promote or thwart the prospects for international cooperation and are major factors in international negotiation processes in the 21st century.In a world that is experiencing waves of right-wing and left-wing...

First published in 1799, The Naval Chronicle is a fascinating record of British maritime history. It contains detailed accounts of naval battles and expeditions, as well as reports on advances in shipbuilding and navigation. This edition includes...

This book explores the naval and military resources of the colonies, including those in the Americas, Asia, and Africa. With detailed analysis and insightful commentary, readers can learn about the strategic importance of these resources and their role...

From tactics and strategy to logistics and personnel management, this invaluable book offers a comprehensive guide to military science in the early 20th century. Drawing on his own experiences as a German officer and military scholar, Albrecht...

This book is a comprehensive guide for military professionals planning battlefield tours. Drawing on first-hand experience leading tours, Haking details the benefits of 'staff rides,' which involve a group of officers visiting a historical battlefield...

Originally published in 1851, this book offers a detailed history of the U.S. Navy Yard in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, including its founding, development, and contributions to American naval power. Author George Henry Preble was a naval officer and...

Written by the distinguished British military strategist Spencer Westmacott, this book offers a detailed analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the nation's defence system. With suggestions for improvement and insights into the political and social...

Dans ce cinquième volume de son histoire, Eugène Sue explore les événements maritimes de la France, incluant les campagnes navales, les batailles, les expéditions et les explorations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

This detailed study of the use of defensively armed merchant ships during World War II offers a fascinating look at the tactics and strategies employed by the Allied powers to counter German submarine attacks. Author Alexander Pearce Higgins offers a...

In this collection of letters and dispatches, Horatio Nelson, one of Britain's most celebrated naval commanders, speaks in his own words about his experiences and strategies in some of the most famous battles of the Napoleonic Wars. Edited and annotated...

A seminal work of maritime history, tracing the development of the British Navy and the contributions made by some of its most famous commanders. This volume includes biographical sketches of notable admirals, as well as a broader overview of England's...

This book is a historical account of the drills and training techniques used in the US Navy in 1914. It includes detailed descriptions of various ship maneuvers and gun drills, as well as illustrations and photographs of the ships and crews. This book is...

In this compelling work on the military tactics of coastal defense, Edward Maguire explores the strategic considerations that go into the design and deployment of fortifications. Using historical examples and contemporary case studies, Maguire shows how...

Gunnery and Explosives for Field Artillery Officers is an informative manual for artillery officers. This comprehensive guide provides detailed instructions on the use of field artillery and explosives in the battlefield.This work has been selected by...

Ferdinand von Attlmayr untersucht in diesem Werk den Seekrieg Österreichs in der Adria im Jahr 1866. Er analysiert die strategischen und taktischen Entscheidungen der österreichischen Admiralität und zeigt auf, welche Konsequenzen der Krieg für die...

Dieses Buch ist eine Sammlung von militärischen Korrespondenzen von Helmuth Moltke, einem preußischen General während des 19. Jahrhunderts. Es enthält detaillierte Informationen über Strategien, Taktiken und Planungen im preußischen Militär und ist eine...

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of our national defenses. The author, H. March Phillips, draws on his vast experience in military strategy and tactics to provide a compelling argument for the importance of...

This collection of naval yarns provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of sea fights, wrecks, pirates, and privateers from 1616-1831. Through the words of men of wars men, readers will experience the excitement and danger of life at sea during this...