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by Ian W. Toll
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The birth of the U.S. Navy and its coming-of-age engagements are the subject of this richly told and intriguing history. More than a maritime account, this action-filled read skillfully relates the struggles of our country in its infancy.... (read more)

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by Rick Atkinson
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An Army at Dawn is a superbly written book on the Northern African campaign of World War II. This is a wonderful history of some of the first campaigns of the war; Atkinson maintains a balanced focus on everyone involved, from the generals down to the... (read more)

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My Detachment: A Memoir
by Tracy Kidder
Staff Pick
A notable addition to the literature of war, Kidder's aptly named memoir is a candid self-portrait of his coming of age during Vietnam. Looking back on the everyday reality of his year-long command of a small intelligence detachment, Kidder reflects on... (read more)

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Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq
by Thomas E Ricks
Staff Pick
A book so timely, it should be required reading. Hardly a polemic, this detailed and well-researched book succinctly explains how we got into this war and how each touchpoint has been bungled along the way.... (read more)

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The Black-Out Book: 500 Family Games and Puzzles for Wartime Entertainment
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The Cat from Hue: A Vietnam War Story
by John Laurence
Staff Pick
An honest and insightful book that covers many angles of the Vietnam War. Laurence gives the reader a broader perspective on the war and the day-to-day lives of the reporters that covered it. A must-read for any one that is interested in the Vietnam War,... (read more)

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Secret Agent's Handbook: The Top Secret Manual of Wartime Weapons, Gadgets, Disguises and Devices
by Mark Seaman
Staff Pick
Special Operations Executive (SOE) was a secret British operative that promoted sabotage and subversion in enemy countries during World War II. The SOE only existed for six years, but it manufactured an enormous amount of disguised explosives, electronic... (read more)

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