Military forces and sectors

Major Richard J.

This biography recounts one of the most significant yet unsung military careers of the twentieth century: "e;a major contribution to the history of World War II"e; (Foreign Affairs).

This insider's account of CIA operations in the Vietnam War is "e;a major contribution to scholarship"e; on US counterinsurgency programs (John Prados, author of Lost Crusader).

This "e;excellent biography"e; of one of the US Army's unsung heroes "e;provides a much-needed re-examination of the early post-Vietnam Army"e; (Bowling Green Daily News).

The realities of WWII underwater warfare come to life in this chronicle of a submarine sunk in the Philippines-and the remarkable sailors who survived.

"e;This thoroughly researched and superbly written study"e; examines the final days of WWII combat within Germany during the occupation of Franconia (WWII History).

This WWII naval history chronicles the prolific combat career of one of the most important US ships to fight in the Pacific War.

"e;Drawn from letters, diaries and memoirs, this impressive study presents a rounded, detailed picture of the daily life"e; for frontline Nazi soldiers (Publishers Weekly).

"e;A detailed day-by-day account of the war's events, emphasizing the military dimensions but also touching on politics and diplomacy.

Heroic accounts of American women who faced combat, surrender, and captivity.

Nineteen months before the D-Day invasion of Normandy, Allied assault forces landed in North Africa in Operation TORCH, the first major amphibious operation of the war in Europe.

According to Robin Higham and Stephen J.

An "e;essential"e; study of what Americans watched during wartime, and how films shaped their understanding of events (Publishers Weekly).

From early zeppelins, to the Luftwaffe and the Enola Gay, to the unmanned aerial vehicles of today, air power has long been regarded as an invaluable instrument of war.

Major Richard J.

Few ships in American history have had as illustrious a history as the heavy cruiser USS Portland (CA-33), affectionately known by her crew as 'Sweet Pea.

Following the Japanese invasion of the islands in 1942, North Luzon was the staging area for several Filipino-American guerrilla bands who sought to gather intelligence and to destroy enemy military installations or supplies.

Provides a day-by-day account of the action on all fronts and of the events surrounding the conflict, from the guns of August 1914 to the November 1918 Armistice and its troubled aftermath.

"e;"e;Even though women were not supposed to be on the front lines, on the front lines we were.

On November 8, 1943, U.

A valued adviser and trusted insider in the highest echelon of U.

During World War II, U.

An exceptional piece of scholarship.

Today USS Pampanito is a tourist destination.

In February 1942, barely two months after he had declared war on the United States, Adolf Hitler praised America's great industrial achievements and admitted that Germany would need some time to catch up.

On November 11, 1940, 21 slow, canvas-covered British warplanes, launched from the carrier Illustrious, attacked the harbor at the Italian port of Taranto and put most of the Italian navy out of commission.

Joseph Balkoski concludes his landmark series on the U.

Originally published in the 1930's, this book is a mocking expose of European dictators, comparing them to American gangsters like Al Capone.

This sweeping recasting of American naval history is a bold departure from the conventional ';sea power' approach.

Hundreds of unique color photos showing how soldiers decorated their helicopters during the Vietnam War.

A comprehensive pictorial study of Germany's armored reconnaissance operations across all WWII combat zones.

Minute-by-minute account of the offensive.

Photos of retired American military aircraft, emphasizing their nose art.

Riveting accounts from the pilots who flew such planes as the F-15, B-52, C-130, and many more.

This edited volume explores the history and evolution of Turkish paramilitarism from the late Ottoman period to the 2010s.

Hundreds of unique color photos showing how soldiers decorated their helicopters during the Vietnam War.

A pictorial history of American tank combat in the final months of World War II-includes over one thousand photos.

Almost 1,200 photos of American World War II armor from Shermans to Hellcats, accompanied by informative captions by a prominent military historian.

Action-packed memoir of aerial combat.

"e;A first-class history, impeccably researched and skillfully written .

Tanks, amphibian tanks, and amphibian tractors in action in all theaters, from Africa and Europe to the Pacific.

Firsthand accounts and contextual narrative chronicling the war in Europe after D-Day.

Firsthand accounts and contextual narrative chronicling the U.

San Diego Book Award Winner: "e;An excellent overview of the U.

A military historian analyzes the ingenious WWII tanks known as Hobart's Funnies, detailing their development and their role in the D-Day campaign.

Action-adventure narrative about elite German airborne troops.

Includes maps, photos, and firsthand accounts of participants: "e;There is no better book on this vital chapter in American history.

First full-length history of the largest and most successful airborne offensive ever.