military history

Chronicles negotiations between the U.S. and Chinese throughout the Korean War, discussing such topics as prisoners of war, and covers the war's aftermath.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries providing information on more than 350 battles fought in North America between 1517 and 1916, accompanied by alphabetical, chronological, and war lists of battles; a glossary; and a bibliography.

Chronicles the events that took place during the spring and summer of 1940, discussing how each event impacted world government, economy, and culture.

Chronicles the rise and fall of the Spartan civilization based on archaeological evidence and historical research, and discusses the Dorian invasion, the Spartan conquest of Messenia, helot slavery, along with important individuals during the Hellenistic and Roman ages.

A biography of British politician Winston Churchill, covering his role as a soldier, Prime Minister, and famous military leader and strategist during WWII as well as his personal life, which involved a successful marriage and work as a painter and writer.

Identifies and defines slang words and phrases used by Americans at war, covering conflicts from the Civil War through the Iraq War.

Examines the development of the costume and equipment of the Japanese samurai as it relates to changes in military history.

Presents an account of the Gallipoli campaign of World War I, a plan devised by British Sea Lord Winston Churchill to link the Allies and immobilize Turkey, but which failed due to poor communication.

Presents a comprehensive history of France's role in World War One, and examines French strategy, operational methods, and leadership that challenges theories that France's war effort was a series of ill-conceived operations with no coherent strategy.

The author challenges the reports by the media, members of Congress, and scores of anti-war protestors of extreme cruelty to its prisoners of war, and praises the military heritage of America's armed forces throughout its history.