military history

Explores modern Americans' views about war, addressing both sides of the issue and discussing how those views have been influenced by other aspects of pop culture.

Examines the history of the participation of African-American soldiers in American conflicts from the French and Indian Wars to the Gulf War and beyond; and discusses how negative racial stereotypes persisted despite their admirable service in the armed forces.

A comprehensive resource text that chronicles working American immigrants from 1880 to 2007.

Chronicles the events of the Normandy campaign of World War II, featuring over thirty facsimile items of D-Day memorabilia, including maps, diaries, letters, secret memos and reports, posters, and logbooks; and includes an audio CD with firsthand accounts of the invasion and battle from American, British, Canadian, and German veterans.

Photographs and text tell the story of World War II's D-Day invasion and the planning that led up to the attack at Normandy on June 6, 1944.

Describes the War in Sicily and Italy from 1943 through 1944 and its ultimate victory over Europe.

Follows members of the American and British armies as they fight the French in Morocco and Algeria, and then pursue the Germans and Italians in Tunisa. As they continue to push through northern Africa, these armies transform from an inexperienced and poorly led group into an excellent fighting force.

A collection of accounts of espionage activities for and against the United States from George Washington's spy network to cyber espionage of modern times. Describes the work of such spies as Benedict Arnold, Mata Hari, and double agents Aldrich Ames and Robert Hanssen.

Chronicles the Soviet military intervention in Afghanistan and discusses how the end result was a consequence of decisions made by Russians, Afghans, and Americans.

Collects blog entries by more than forty American soldiers, written while serving in Afghanistan or Iraq or after returning home, and includes pieces by significant others and family members.