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Heart of a Soldier by James B Stewart Publisher Comments Heart of a Soldier is the extraordinary story of war, love and comradeship, danger and heroism, told by a Pulitzer Prize winner who is one of our finest writers. When Rick Rescorla got home from Vietnam, he tried to put combat and death behind him, but... (read more) List Price $22.95 Your price: $8.95 Used - Trade Paper 
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Heart of a Patriot: How I Found the Courage to Survive Vietnam, Walter Reed and Karl Rove by Max Cleland Synopsis Cleland, a U.S. Senator from Georgia, offers a searing memoir of how he survived Vietnam, Walter Reed hospital, and the politics of Karl Rove.... (read more) List Price $26.00 Your price: $16.95 Used - Hardcover
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Nimitz by E. B. Potter Publisher Comments The definitive award-winning biography of the commander in chief of the Pacific fleet in WW II with insights into his battle decisions as well as his opinions of other leaders.... (read more) Your price: $29.95 New - Trade Paper
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For Country and Corps: The Life of Gen. Oliver P. Smith by Gail B Shisler Synopsis Oliver P. Smith fought at Peleliu and Okinawa and then commanded the 1st Marine Division in Korea during the assault at Inchon, the recapture of Seoul, and the breakout from the Chosin Reservoir. Called one of the twentieth century's great Marine leaders,... (read more) List Price $39.95 Your price: $26.77 New - Hardcover
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The Fourth Star: Four Generals and the Epic Struggle for the Future of the United States Army by David Cloud Publisher Comments They were four exceptional soldiers, a new generation asked to save an army that had been hollowed out after Vietnam. They survived the military's brutal winnowing to reach its top echelon. They became the Army's most influential generals in the crucible... (read more) Your price: $28.00 New - Hardcover
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My American Journey by Colin Powell Publisher Comments "A GREAT AMERICAN SUCCESS STORY . . . AN ENDEARING AND WELL-WRITTEN BOOK." --The New York Times Book Review Colin Powell is the embodiment of the American dream. He was born in Harlem to immigrant parents from Jamaica. He knew the rough life of... (read more) List Price $30.00 Your price: $2.83 Used - Hardcover
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I Am a Soldier, Too: The Jessica Lynch Story by Rick Bragg Publisher Comments Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Rick Bragg lends his remarkable narrative skills to the story of the most famous POW this country has known. In I Am a Soldier, Too, Bragg let’s Jessica Lynch tell the story of her capture in... (read more) List Price $14.00 Your price: $4.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Eisenhower: Soldier-Statesman of the American Century (Brassey's Military Profiles) by Douglas Kinnard Publisher Comments Provides an insightful and concise account of America's foremost warrior... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $5.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Lemay: The Life and Wars of Curtis Lemay by Warren Kozak Synopsis Kozak chronicles the life and far-reaching influence of one of the military's greatest and most controversial commanders--General Curtis LeMay. The author weaves an intriguing story of personal conflict, heroism, and self-destruction. b&w photos.... (read more) Your price: $27.95 New - Hardcover
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John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy by Evan Thomas Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-368) and index.... (read more) List Price $28.00 Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur, 1880-1964 by William Manchester Synopsis MacArthur, the public figure, the private man, the soldier-hero whose mystery and appeal created a uniquely American legend, portrayed in a brilliant biography that will challenge the cherished myths of admirers and critics alike.... (read more) List Price $50.00 Your price: $10.50 Used - Hardcover
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Eisenhower: A Soldiers Life by Carlo Deste Publisher Comments < div> < b> & #8220; An excellent book . . . D& #8217; Este& #8217; s masterly account comes into its own.& #8221; & #8212; < i> The Washington Post Book World< /i> < /b> < br> < br> Born into... (read more) List Price $28.00 Your price: $11.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Soldier : Life of Colin Powell (06 Edition) by Karen Deyoung Publisher Comments Award-winning "Washington Post" editor DeYoung takes readers from Colin Powell's humble roots as the son of Jamaican immigrants to his meteoric rise through the military ranks. DeYoung presents a sympathetic but objective portrait of a great but fallible... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $10.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Admiral William A. Moffett: Architect of Naval Aviation (Bluejacket Books) by William Trimble Book News Annotation This biography recounts the education and career of Admiral Moffett (1869-1933) through his first command on the cruiser Chester, his promotion to director of Naval Aviation in 1920, and his death aboard the airship Akron crash at sea. Black-and-white... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $13.95 Sale - Trade Paper
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Patton :a genius for war by Carlo Deste Book News Annotation Interviews with the general's family and access to his private and public papers help military historian D'Este reveal the complex and contradictory personality behind the humorless facade (and beyond the hard-edged image created by the 1970 film... (read more) Your price: $20.00 Used - Hardcover
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Brave Men Gentle Heroes by Michael Takiff Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. [539]-547).... (read more) List Price $25.95 Your price: $5.78 Used - Hardcover
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Tempered Steel: The Three Wars of Triple Air Force Cross Winner Jim Kasler by Perry Luckett Publisher Comments WWII tailgunner, Korean War jet ace, Vietnam POW, and the only three-time recipient of the Air Force... (read more) List Price $27.95 Your price: $13.27 Sale - Hardcover
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Patton's Drive: The Making of America's Greatest General by Alan Axelrod Publisher Comments In nine months and eight days of campaigning during World War II, the Third United States Army of George S. Patton Jr. moved faster and farther, killed or captured more of the enemy, and liberated more cities, towns, and villages than any other army in... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $15.95 Used - Hardcover
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Faith of My Fathers by John Mccain Publisher Comments John McCain is one of the most admired leaders in the United States government, but his deeply felt memoir of family and war is not a political one and ends before his election to Congress. With candor and ennobling power, McCain tells a story that, in... (read more) List Price $25.00 Your price: $6.95 Used - Hardcover
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Colin Powell by Howard Means Publisher Comments "Colin Powell is the most effective general officer we've had since George Marshall." H. NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF General Colin Powell embodies the fulfillment of the American Dream. Born in Harlem to a wonderfuly supportive family of Jamaican heritage, and... (read more) List Price $5.99 Your price: $2.95 Used - Mass Market
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