history, military

Chronicles the transformation of New York City's famous National Guard regiment, the Fighting 69th Infantry, in the days following the September 11 terror attacks.

Reveals the details of the 1943 plan by British intelligence to deceive Germany into believing an Allied invasion would take place either in Greece or Sardinia rather than in Sicily.

Examines key choices made by American presidents and their advisors during the final stages of each major conflict from World War I through the war in Iraq to reveal why the United States seems poorly prepared for the aftermath of major conflicts.

Examines films about American wars since the Revolutionary War, such as "All Quiet on the Western Front," "Sands of Iwo Jima," and "Apocalypse Now," discussing how they have influenced values, politics, and culture and shaped understanding of history.

This intriguing history spotlights the greatest episodes in the early Civil War, including the famous battle of Bull Run. With authoritative research and archival imagery, this book will bring students into the history for an unforgettable learning experience.

Chronicles all of the battles and wars that took place in North, Central, and South America from 1492 through 1777. Includes sidebars, maps, illustrations, and a bibliography.

Chronicles Operation Overlord, or D-Day, when allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy in 1944, describing its planning stages, tactics used to mislead the enemy, the course of the battle, and the air and sea attacks, and features profiles of soldiers and civilians, "then and now" features, and hundreds of photos.

A biography of the controversial military leader remembered for his defense of the Philippines during World War II, administration of occupied Japan after the war, and leadership of United Nations troops in the Korean conflict.

Story of four Israeli army officers from the 1948 War of Independence to the Six Day War in 1967.

Discusses major American conflicts, the evolution of weapons, and the strategy and tactics of the military throughout American history.