100 Military Leaders Who Shaped World History
by Samuel Willard Crompton
Published 1999 by Bluewood Books

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9780912517339

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50 Military Leaders Who Changed the World
by William Weir
Published 2006 by New Page Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9781564148667

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50 Military Leaders That Changed the World does not celebrate warfare, but rather shines its spotlight on the leaders the author believes have had the greatest impact on world history. The 50 Military Leaders That Changed the World weren?t necessarily the ?best? leaders, the most innovative strategists, craftiest tacticians, or even the bravest, smartest, or most admirable people. They were, however, the men and women who, for good or ill, entered the field of battle and left the world much changed upon their exit.

Men of War
by H. Hunt
Published 1991 by BDD Promotional Books Company

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780792454182

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They Also Served: Military Biographies of Famous Americans
by Scott Baron
Published 1997 by Military Information Enterprises

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781877639371

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The War Lords: Military Commanders of the Twentieth Century
by Michael Carver
Published 1976 by Little Brown and Company

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780316130608

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Who Was Who in American History, the Military
by Marquis-Whos Who
Published 1975 by Marquis Who's Who

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780837932019

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A Concise Dictionary of Military Biography: The Careers and Campaigns of 200 of the Most Important Military Leaders
by Martin Windrow
Published 1991 by John Wiley & Sons

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780471534419

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Amer War Lib: Leaders & Generals
by William W. Lace
Published 1999 by Lucent Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9781560066644

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06/01/2000 REVIEW: School Library Journal

Gr 5-10-Lace profiles eight of the most prominent leaders of World War II, including Erwin Rommel, Georgi Zhukov, Erich von Manstein, Yamamoto Isoroku, Douglas MacArthur, Chester Nimitz, Dwight Eisenhower, and Bernard Law Montgomery. Approximately 10 pages are devoted to each man's life and military career. Special talents and personal shortcomings are noted. Wukovits describes the life of American infantrymen as they fought on the fronts of Western Europe from 1941 to 1945. The well-organized text describes basic training, the soldiers' initial battle experience, the Normandy Invasion, and the Battle of the Bulge. The role of medics, nurses, the Red Cross, and entertainers and general living conditions of the infantry are discussed in detail. Both volumes are liberally illustrated with good-quality, captioned, archival black-and-white photos. Thorough research is indicated by the prolific use of personal letters and other primary sources, and footnotes are extensive. Both of these titles present new material in a manner that readers will appreciate.-Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KS

Significant American Military Leaders
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Published 1975 by Children's Press(CT)

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780516053165

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The Faith of the American Soldier
by Stephen Mansfield
Published 2005 by Jeremy P. Tarcher

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9781585424078

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The Naval History of Great Britain, 1808-1811: During the French Revolutionary and Napolenonic Wars
by William M. James
Published 2003 by Stackpole Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780811700252

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For both the Union and Confederate soldiers, religion was the greatest sustainer of morale in the Civil War, and faith was a refuge in great time of need. Guarding and guiding the spiritual well being of the fighters, the army chaplain was a voice of hope and reason in an otherwise chaotic military existence.

No Greater Glory: The Four Immortal Chaplains and the Sinking of the Dorchester in World War II
by Dan Kurzman
Published 2004 by Random House

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780375508776

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REVIEW: Publisher's Weekly 04/12/2004

The U.S. Army Transportation Service troopship Dorchester was torpedoed in the North Atlantic, 100 miles south of Greenland, on the night of February 3, 1943. As a former luxury liner, the ship went down quickly. Of the 900 passengers and crew, 597 were military personnel, and four of those men were the ship's chaplains--Methodist senior chaplain George Lansing Fox, rabbi Alexander Goode, Dutch Reformed minister Clark V. Poling and John P. Washington, a Roman Catholic priest. Each chaplain distributed life vests as the ship went down and then gave up their own when supply ran out. (There were approximately 200 survivors.) Former Washington Post correspondent Kurzman (Fatal Voyage) follows the men from their enlistments to that fateful night, detailing their families and travails along the way. The result is the fullest reckoning yet for the men who have become known as "The Four Immortal Chaplains," who have previously been commemorated by the U.S. Postal Service, with a stamp issued in their honor. Agent, Elaine Markson Literary Agency. (On sale May 11)

The Face of Battle
by John Keegan
Published 1976 by Viking Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780670304325

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For Garry Owen in Glory: The True Account of an Airmobile Platoon Leader in Vietnam, 1968-69
by
Published 1989 by Auto Review Publishing

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780962495809

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The Drummer Boy
by Sharron Hilbrecht
Published 2005 by New Canaan Publishing Company

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781889658353

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Military Service in the United States
by Brent Scowcroft
Published 1982 by Prentice Hall

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780135830543

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Shades of Blue and Gray: An Introductory Military History of the Civil War
by Herman Hattaway
Published 1997 by University of Missouri Press

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780826211071

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This "perceptive, well-crafted account" (George Rable) of the American Civil War places the 1861-1865 conflict within the broad context of evolving warfare. Emphasizing technology and its significant impact on the war, Hattaway includes valuable materials on land and sea mines, minesweepers, hand grenades, automatic weapons, the Confederate submarine, and balloons utilized as tools of war. 27 illustrations. Maps.

REVIEW: Publisher's Weekly 04/28/1997

In his preface, Hattaway (Why the South Lost the Civil War, How the North Won) notes that his goal was to focus on "certain military aspects of the American Civil War and to relate them more broadly to technological and managerial realities." He succeeds admirably, providing the reader with a clear, succinct background of changes in military strategy and armament proceeding from the Napoleonic wars, the Second Seminole War, the Mexican War and the Crimean War before dealing with the Civil War. Well organized and well-written, the parts and chapters move through those years with primary attention to each battle's strategic process and outcome while stressing the importance of technological developments and resultant changes in operational strategy. For example, the gradual adoption of entrenchment defense was necessitated by the longer range and accuracy of new rifles. Despite Hattaway's welcome brevity, the text offers asides that may surprise even seasoned Civil War buffs. For example, in his discussion of Gettysburg, he discusses General Richard S. Ewell's mental state: "Ewell may even have had severe mental problems... legends persist that he sometimes hallucinated that he was a bird; for hours at a time he would sit in his tent softly chirping." Throughout his text, Hattaway traces the growth of military professionalism and concludes that wars are inevitable and that only a professional military can prepare for them effectively. Illustrations not seen by PW. History Book Club selection. (May)

American Military Policy (PT/CPT)
by Alan Allport
Published 2004 by Chelsea House Publications

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9780791074886

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American military policy is hotly debated.

How America Got It Right: The U.S. March to Military and Political Supremacy
by Bevin Alexander
Published 2006 by Three Rivers Press (CA)

Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781400052899

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At last, a historian tells the truth about America's role in the world--refuting the lies of anti-American propagandists.

Left-wing critics--both at home and abroad--relish blasting our country for being the world's sole superpower, or even an "imperialist" power.

But as acclaimed military historian Bevin Alexander shows in" How America Got It Right, these criticisms are completely off the mark. Alexander reveals how the United States has done and continues to do exactly the right thing in military and foreign affairs. As the world's dominant political force and military power, he says, we are the only nation that will actually go into the world and strike down evil. And we must not shirk that responsibility--especially because we cannot rely on our so-called allies to defend our freedoms.

Alexander tells the dramatic and sometimes surprising story of how, from the American Revolution to the War on Terror, America's core principles and ideals have shaped our march to economic, military, and political supremacy.

"How America Got It Right reveals:

-How in the War on Terror we're simply repeating the process of World War II--going wherever we have to in the world to destroy those who threaten our safety

-How unpatriotic critics of American foreign policy fail to understand the clear threats we now grapple with--but how our leaders get it

-How America boldly--and correctly--asserted this nation's unique status to the world long before we had the military strength to back up our daring proclamations

-How, at almost every turn, our leaders demonstrated remarkable foresight that enabled America to become the world's dominant power

-How a policy of securingother people's freedom is in fact grounded in American tradition, not a dangerous departure from precedent

As Americans debate what our nation's role in world affairs should be, Alexander shows how--far from overreaching or bumbling into situations in which we shouldn't be involved--the United States has properly embraced its role as world leader. Covering more than two centuries of history, "How America Got It Right refutes those critics who suggest that America has somehow gone off course or overextended itself.

Indeed, according to Alexander, our government has got it right. America's critics have got it wrong, because what they are hoping for--peace without a price--will never come to pass.

We saw early in our colonial history that--because of our isolation from Europe, and because of the immense wealth and bounty of our land--we had the opportunity to build the greatest, freest, and most prosperous nation ever to arise on earth. We spent the first century and a quarter of our independent existence in creating this great nation. But to protect this treasure, we found that we needed to establish the world's paramount military structure and become the world's preeminent political power. This book is the story of America's march to economic, military, and political supremacy, and the ideals that have guided us along the way. --From "How America Got It Right

Stories of Service: Valley Veterans Remember World War II
by Janice Stevens
Published 2007 by Craven Street Books

Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9781933502083

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This compilation of 76 World War II veterans' stirring recollections presents a remarkable array of stories from all of the major theaters of the war, including the Pacific, Europe, and a saga of Japanese internment in the United States. Gleaned from a series of memoir-writing classes, veterans of the greater Fresno, California, region recorded their memories, thoughts, fears, and feelings on having played a role in World War II. Ranging from riveting to poignant, the stories capture the dramatic moments of epochal combat--including the landings at Okinawa and the Battle of the Bulge--while acutely expressing the difficulties and privations of life during wartime.