Military history

Activists in the earliest Black antebellum reform endeavors contested and deprecated the concept of race.

The Oxford Handbook of American Military History examines the chronological and thematic range of American military history, from the colonial era to the present, exploring a variety of connections between war, military institutions, and American society, politics, economics, and culture, in chronological, topical, and thematic essays.

From bestselling author Michael Veitch (Australia's Secret Army, Turning Point) comes the story of the brilliant, yet controversial campaign which ended Australia's involvement in World War II.

America's preeminent naval historian offers a history of the Second World War based on the experiences of the young officers--fresh out of the United States Naval Academy--who served on its front lines.

The first work to lay out Roman strategic thinking from its start under Augustus until its final demise in 476 CEFrom Octavian's victory at Actium (31 bc) to its traditional endpoint in the West (476), the Roman Empire lasted a solid 500 years an impressive number by any standard, and fully one-fifth of all recorded history.

A treasury of poetry and prose from an unsung trailblazer of Black literature Lucia M.

A novel and comprehensive narrative of American intelligence from the Revolutionary War to the present day.

Boris Bogachev's highly readable account of life as a young platoon commander during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-45 makes for a fascinating read.

Boris Bogachev's highly readable account of life as a young platoon commander during the Great Patriotic War of 1941-45 makes for a fascinating read.

Omaha was the make-or-break Allied beach on D-Dayin (perhaps) the make-or-break campaign of World War II.

Based on twenty years of research in formerly secret archives, this book reveals for the first time the full significance of War Plan Orange--the U.

Foreword by Admiral Sir John Woodward.

The newest volume in the acclaimed Oxford History of the United States series, Contested Continent recounts the origins of "e;America"e; and how it came to birth the United States.

The Oxford Handbook of American Military History examines the chronological and thematic range of American military history, from the colonial era to the present, exploring a variety of connections between war, military institutions, and American society, politics, economics, and culture, in chronological, topical, and thematic essays.

In this concise account of why America used atomic bombs against Japan in 1945, J.

Mobilization for World War II disrupted life in the Deep South of the United States, sparking new-and, in some cases, reigniting old-battles across the home front.

The dream of building Jerusalem in England's green and pleasant land has long been a quintessential part of English identity and culture: but how did this vision shape the Victorian encounter with the actual Jerusalem in the Middle East?

Between 1776 and 1783, Britain hired an estimated 30,000 German soldiers to fight in its war against the Americans.

The first work to lay out Roman strategic thinking from its start under Augustus until its final demise in 476 CEFrom Octavian's victory at Actium (31 bc) to its traditional endpoint in the West (476), the Roman Empire lasted a solid 500 years an impressive number by any standard, and fully one-fifth of all recorded history.

Between 1776 and 1783, Britain hired an estimated 30,000 German soldiers to fight in its war against the Americans.

Salado Creek, Texas, 1918: Thirteen black soldiers stood at attention in front of gallows erected specifically for their hanging.

The never-before told story of how Napoleon's top brass escaped to America after Waterloo.

WINNER of the Journal of American Revolution's Book of the Year for 2023!

America's preeminent naval historian offers a history of the Second World War based on the experiences of the young officers--fresh out of the United States Naval Academy--who served on its front lines.

The Saratoga Battlefield is part of the National Park Service and a beloved destination for millions.

Foreword by Admiral Sir John Woodward.

Based on twenty years of research in formerly secret archives, this book reveals for the first time the full significance of War Plan Orange--the U.

No issue in modern history has been more intensively studied, or subject to wider interpretation, than the origins of the Second World War.

During World War II the special relationship between the United States and Great Britain cemented the alliance that won the war.

On the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, Union artillery lieutenant Bayard Wilkeson fell while bravely spurring his men to action.

Nicknamed the "e;Ghost Division"e; because of its speed and habit of turning up where its enemies least expected, the German 11th Panzer Division wreaked havoc in the East and West in World War II, playing a pivotal role in some of the biggest engagements, including Barbarossa, Stalingrad, Kursk, and the West.

German Panzer ace Michael Wittmann was by far the most famous tank commander on any side in World War II, destroying 138 enemy tanks and 132 anti-tank guns with his Tiger.

Henry Chamberlain was one of the longest-term prisoners of war in World War II.

Omaha was the make-or-break Allied beach on D-Dayin (perhaps) the make-or-break campaign of World War II.

The Waffen-SS were considered the elite of the German armed forces in the Second World War and were involved in almost continuous combat.

*; Hundreds of photos--many of them rare--of Tiger tanks and their crews *; Color illustrations by Jean Restayn focus on markings, camouflage, and insignia *; Inventories and timelines for each unit In this follow-up to Tigers in Combat I (0-8117-3171-5), Wolfgang Schneider turns his attention to the Tiger tanks of the Waffen-SS and the Wehrmachts named units, such as the Grodeutschland Division, Company Hummel, and Tiger Group Meyer.

Scores of unique photos of Tiger tanks Intricate and richly colored drawings, with special focus on markings and insigniaAccompanying text lists units combat strengths, equipment, commanders, and engagements By the end of World War II, the dreaded Tiger tank had achieved mythical, almost mystical status.

WWII began with a metallic roar as the German Blitzkrieg raced across Europe, spearheaded by the most dreaded weapon of the 20th century: the Panzer.

Stanisaw Skalski was the top Polish fighter ace and the first Allied fighter ace of World War II.

Behind-enemy-lines stories of elite Marines in VietnamForce Recon companies were the eyes and ears of the Marine Corps in Vietnam.

More than half of the U.

The final volume of Gardner's critically acclaimed biography of the Third Battalion 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment the sister company to the famed Band of Brothers this book traces the battalion's actions in the frantic final days of the war in Europe.

The final volume of Gardner's critically acclaimed biography of the Third Battalion 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment the sister company to the famed Band of Brothers this book traces the battalion's actions in the frantic final days of the war in Europe.

From the Spanish galleons of the 16th century to the cruise ships and crude oil tankers of the 21st, maritime industries have been central to American economic, political, and cultural life.

From the moment man learned how to ascend off the ground, the strategic significance of air intelligence became apparent.

Between 1838 and 1888 the recently formed Zulu kingdom in southeastern Africa was directly challenged by the incursion of Boer pioneers aggressively seeking new lands on which to set up their independent republics, by English-speaking traders and hunters establishing their neighboring colony, and by imperial Britain intervening in Zulu affairs to safeguard Britain's position as the paramount power in southern Africa.

American troops invaded North Africa in November 1942, but did not face serious resistance until the following February, when they finally tangled with Rommels Afrika Korpsand the Germans gave the inexperienced Americans a nasty drubbing at Kasserine Pass.

This book makes two distinctive contributions to one of the most fundamental debates in modern European history.

This new volume edited by two significant scholars of Italian history and politics offers students and scholars a sweeping overview of the modern history of a country that has played a crucial role in the history of Europe over the past two centuries.

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'Every time Churchill took to the airwaves it was as if he were injecting adrenaline-soaked courage directly into the British people .