LATEST BOOK REVIEWS
Find your next great read or dive further into your newest favorite topic.
LATEST BOOK REVIEWS
Find your next great read or dive further into your newest favorite topic.
July 22: The Civil War Battle of Atlanta Review
“Earl Hess makes yet another valuable contribution to scholarship on the struggle for Atlanta, the commanders who shaped its course, and Civil War military history in general.”
George Washington’s Momentous Year: Twelve Months that Transformed the American Revolution Review
“George Washington’s Momentous Year is a detailed and fascinating look at the oft-neglected but crucial disciplines of command, control, and logistics.”
Urban Battlefields: Lessons Learned from World War II to the Modern Era Review
“Urban Battlefields serves as a timely reminder that war is by nature a human endeavor where technology, no matter how sophisticated, serves as the means, rather than as the panacea to solving complex military problems.”
Under the Double Eagle: Citizen Employees of the U.S. Army on the Texas Frontier, 1846-1899 Review
“Under the Double Eagle is a historical study that provides a great amount of data, and there is no doubt it was a monumental research effort. It is not fare for recreational readers.”
Super Slick: Life and Death in a Huey Helicopter in Vietnam Review
“Authors Tom Feigel and Larry Weill do a commendable job of documenting the lives of the aircrews of the Huey helicopter, the workhorse of the Vietnam war.”
Dranesville: A Northern Virginia Town in the Crossfire of a Forgotten Battle, December 20, 1861 Review
“As Dranesville is a little-known battle, this book is probably best suited for readers who have an interest in the specific individuals or units that were involved in the events described here, or those with an interest in the Civil War in northern Virginia.”
Colorado in the Civil War Review
“Steinle presents a well-researched and organized presentation of Colorado’s involvement in the Civil War accompanied by a fascinating array of historical photographs.”
Race to the Potomac: Lee and Meade After Gettysburg, July 4-14, 1863 Review
“The work is a good introductory reading in preparation for a quick staff ride to cover the greater region northwest of Washington, DC, excluding Antietam, Gettysburg, or Monocacy.”
The Blood-Tinted Waters of the Shenandoah: The 1864 Valley Campaign’s Battle of Cool Spring, July 17-18, 1864 Review
“Noyalas, a history professor at Shenandoah University and author or editor of fifteen books, has vividly brought to life a small but intense combat fought during the American Civil War.”
“Strong Men of the Regiment Sobbed Like Children”: John Reynolds’ I Corps at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. Review
“Readers who count themselves among the many Battle of Gettysburg aficionados will find this study of great interest.”
SOG Codename Dynamite: A MACV-SOG 1-0’s Personal Journal, Book One Review
“The sheer amount of detail put into examining each mission makes it a must-read for those interested in the nitty-gritty of SOG operations in the Vietnam War.”
From the Shadows: A Tribute to the 1968 West Point Graduates Who Gave Their Lives in Vietnam Review
“A well-written and moving book about service and sacrifice during the Vietnam War era, and the brotherhood of a West Point class.”
July 22: The Civil War Battle of Atlanta Review
“Earl Hess makes yet another valuable contribution to scholarship on the struggle for Atlanta, the commanders who shaped its course, and Civil War military history in general.”
George Washington’s Momentous Year: Twelve Months that Transformed the American Revolution Review
“George Washington’s Momentous Year is a detailed and fascinating look at the oft-neglected but crucial disciplines of command, control, and logistics.”
Urban Battlefields: Lessons Learned from World War II to the Modern Era Review
“Urban Battlefields serves as a timely reminder that war is by nature a human endeavor where technology, no matter how sophisticated, serves as the means, rather than as the panacea to solving complex military problems.”
Under the Double Eagle: Citizen Employees of the U.S. Army on the Texas Frontier, 1846-1899 Review
“Under the Double Eagle is a historical study that provides a great amount of data, and there is no doubt it was a monumental research effort. It is not fare for recreational readers.”
Super Slick: Life and Death in a Huey Helicopter in Vietnam Review
“Authors Tom Feigel and Larry Weill do a commendable job of documenting the lives of the aircrews of the Huey helicopter, the workhorse of the Vietnam war.”
Dranesville: A Northern Virginia Town in the Crossfire of a Forgotten Battle, December 20, 1861 Review
“As Dranesville is a little-known battle, this book is probably best suited for readers who have an interest in the specific individuals or units that were involved in the events described here, or those with an interest in the Civil War in northern Virginia.”
Colorado in the Civil War Review
“Steinle presents a well-researched and organized presentation of Colorado’s involvement in the Civil War accompanied by a fascinating array of historical photographs.”
Race to the Potomac: Lee and Meade After Gettysburg, July 4-14, 1863 Review
“The work is a good introductory reading in preparation for a quick staff ride to cover the greater region northwest of Washington, DC, excluding Antietam, Gettysburg, or Monocacy.”
The Blood-Tinted Waters of the Shenandoah: The 1864 Valley Campaign’s Battle of Cool Spring, July 17-18, 1864 Review
“Noyalas, a history professor at Shenandoah University and author or editor of fifteen books, has vividly brought to life a small but intense combat fought during the American Civil War.”
“Strong Men of the Regiment Sobbed Like Children”: John Reynolds’ I Corps at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863. Review
“Readers who count themselves among the many Battle of Gettysburg aficionados will find this study of great interest.”
SOG Codename Dynamite: A MACV-SOG 1-0’s Personal Journal, Book One Review
“The sheer amount of detail put into examining each mission makes it a must-read for those interested in the nitty-gritty of SOG operations in the Vietnam War.”
From the Shadows: A Tribute to the 1968 West Point Graduates Who Gave Their Lives in Vietnam Review
“A well-written and moving book about service and sacrifice during the Vietnam War era, and the brotherhood of a West Point class.”
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The Garza War in South Texas: A Military History, 1890-1898 Review
“The Garza War will be of most interest to readers with a strong interest in the “Old Army” and such little appreciated efforts to maintain order on the Rio Grande border. This “forgotten campaign” is worthy of more study as an example of counterinsurgency seemingly done right.”
Union General: Samuel Ryan Curtis, And Victory in the West Review
“Shea estimates that this abolitionist fighting officer freed more African Americans from slavery than anyone else, other than Abraham Lincoln.”
Men of God, Men of War: Military Chaplains as Minister, Warriors and Prisoners Review
“‘Men of God, Men of War’ is an insightful read for anyone, especially chaplains, interested in learning more about the service of chaplains in our nation’s armed forces during wartime.”
Damn the Valley: 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2/508 PIR, 82nd Airborne in the Arghandab River Valley Afghanistan Review
“Commanders and senior noncommissioned officers have an inherent responsibility to mentally prepare soldiers for the realities of war, potentially using ‘Damn the Valley’ as a case study.”
Tenth Army Commander: The World War II Diary of Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. Review
“The lessons shared in Buckner’s concise notes are just as relevant today.”
Tecumseh’s War: The Epic Conflict for the Heart of America Review
“Hickey’s thesis relies on the fact that Tecumseh’s War was a conflict not separated in scope from the War of 1812 but rather intertwined in it, and this idea is well illustrated throughout the work.”
Warfare and Logistics along the US-Canadian Border during the War of 1812 Review
Although not academically trained as a historian, Christopher Dishman has written a lively and very informative military account of the difficulties experienced by both British and American military leaders during the War of 1812 along the U.S.-Canadian border.
A Most Gallant Resistance: The Delaware River Campaign, September-November 1777 Review
James McIntyre examines the importance of the Delaware River operations in connection to the overall events of 1777.
Brotherhood of the Flying Coffin: The Glider Pilots of World War II Review
“McGaugh reminds us that the gliding program and, more importantly, the glider pilots are worth remembering and studying as one of many examples in World War II of facing a determined enemy against all odds with courage and ingenuity.”
Confessions of a Weekend Warrior: Thirty-Five Years in the National Guard Review
“Smith weaves together themes of leadership, duty, and the evolving responsibilities of the National Guard, giving insight into the organization’s growth and the complex challenges of command.”
The Confederate Military Forces in the Trans-Mississippi West, 1861-1865: A Study in Command Review
Geise’s book is invaluable for those interested in the little-studied Trans-Mississippi Theater or for those interested in a unique point of view, also little studied, of command and administration.
Flying in the Shadows: Forging Aerial Intelligence for the United States Army Review
Thomas N. Hauser captures the essence of a unique but significant synthesis of Army aviation and intelligence that has had a major impact on tactics, strategy, and policy for over sixty years, as only a practitioner and historian can accomplish.
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