Military institutions

Most Americans have heard of Arlington National Cemetery, yet many of those interred rest in obscurity.

I COMMANDED AND FOUGHT WITH 2 PARA AT THE BATTLE OF GOOSE GREEN.

The Royal Flying Corps, later the Royal Air Force, was formed in 1912 and went to war in 1914 where it played a vital role in reconnaissance, supporting the British Expeditionary Force as 'air cavalry' and also in combat, establishing air superiority over the Imperial German Air Force.

The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard is the world's oldest surviving royal bodyguard, having been founded by Henry VII in 1485.

The Royal Flying Corps, later the Royal Air Force, was formed in 1912 and went to war in 1914 where it played a vital role in reconnaissance, supporting the British Expeditionary Force as 'air cavalry' and also in combat, establishing air superiority over the Imperial German Air Force.

The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard is the world's oldest surviving royal bodyguard, having been founded by Henry VII in 1485.

Over There explores the social impact of America's global network of more than 700 military bases.

In The Tribute of Blood Peter M.

A US soldier recounts his extensive guerilla campaign against the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in this thoroughly researched WWII memoir.

"e;This outstanding book is a must read for those trying to understand the Vietnam War and its guerrilla warfare tactics"e;-from the author of Losing Vietnam (Post Library).

Offering a Canadian perspective on the emotional health of servicemen and women, Military Operations and the Mind brings together researchers and practitioners from across the country to consider the impact that ethical issues have on the well-being of those who serve.

Honorific rewards are all about status and illustrate status processes in a way that few other social phenomena do.

Honorific rewards are all about status and illustrate status processes in a way that few other social phenomena do.

The Fighting Newfoundlander is a vivid history of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment - the "e;Blue Puttees"e; - and its heroic contributions to the war effort.

The Fighting Newfoundlander is a vivid history of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment - the "e;Blue Puttees"e; - and its heroic contributions to the war effort.

Culture has been described as the "e;bedrock of military"e; effectiveness because it influences everything an armed service does.

Shot down by Germans over occupied France, Harvie was the only member of his Bomber Command crew to survive the crash.

Tracing the growth of the Canadian Chaplain Service from its chaotic and controversy-ridden early days to its maturation as an efficient field force, Duff Crerar highlights both the role of the Service on the battlefield and the personal experiences of the chaplains.

Ever wondered what it is like to support a loved one in the armed forces?

In their companion volume to British Army Cap Badges of the First World War, authors Peter Doyle and Chris Foster present an overview of the main cap badges worn by the British Army during the Second World War, which continued the rich and varied tradition of British regimental insignia.

On the centenary of the Great War comes this poignant look at fifty objects never far from Tommy's side official uniform, good-luck charms, phrasebooks, a sweetheart's letter, some unexpected and others more familiar.

On the centenary of the Great War comes this poignant look at fifty objects never far from Tommy's side official uniform, good-luck charms, phrasebooks, a sweetheart's letter, some unexpected and others more familiar.

In the years immediately before the First World War, Archibald Haswell Miller, a young artist, travelled Europe to study painting.

Surveys the medals awarded to British personnel for military services from the First World War to operations of British forces in the opening years of the twenty-first century.

In the years immediately before the First World War, Archibald Haswell Miller, a young artist, travelled Europe to study painting.

What happens in a tradition that links citizenship with soldiering when women become citizens?

The true story of Australia's SAS and the soldier who was there from the start.

an engrossing narrative, beautifully controlled by a master storyteller' Michael McKernan, Sydney Morning Herald The bestselling, acclaimed, authoritative account of one of the most famous battles in Australian military history now established as a classic.

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By the end of the Civil War, fatalities from that conflict had far exceeded previous American experience, devastating families and communities alike.

Not far from Chattanooga in northern Georgia, the Confederacy won one of its most decisive battles at Chickamauga.

For the city's first two hundred years, the story told at Washington DC's symbolic center, the National Mall, was about triumphant American leaders.

A study of the cultural world of the Muslim soldiers of colonial India in the mid-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

In this book, Sara Phang explores the ideals and realities of Roman military discipline.

A timely book which considers aspects of human rights law and the armed forces.

A compelling assessment of the experience of the British soldier in the First World War.

A new interpretation of the development of the French army during Louis XIV''s reign.

Expert advice on all aspects of military life A Family's Guide to the Military For Dummies is for the millions of military dependents, family members, and friends who are looking for straightforward guidance to take advantage of the benefits and overcome the challenges unique to life in the military.

Expert advice on all aspects of military life A Family's Guide to the Military For Dummies is for the millions of military dependents, family members, and friends who are looking for straightforward guidance to take advantage of the benefits and overcome the challenges unique to life in the military.

Managing Stress After War: Veteran's Workbook and Guide to Wellness outlines clear strategies for tackling problems such as learning healthy coping skills, sleep problems, and managing stress, anger, and depression.

This is the first published account of the life of Major General William Phillips, a British officer whose achievements during the American Revolution place him in the ranks of Britain's most successful generals such as Charles Cornwallis.

When Oscar Booze entered West Point in 1898, the older cadets decided that he did not conform to their image of what a cadet should be.

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For many young people weighing the pros and cons of joining the military, the details of what their lives would be like in uniform are often a mystery.