military history

Examines how wartime news has been interpreted and reported in the United States and the effects of those reports on the public, discussing major events between 1675 and 2010, and describing the relationship between the press and the US military.

Presents an account of the Normandy invasion, covering the experiences of American, British, Canadian, and German soldiers as well as the plight of the French civilians who were caught up in the fighting prior to the liberation of Paris.

A chronicle of the Persian Gulf War from the first night's bombing runs through White House strategy sessions and the final days of the war.

Over four hundred photographs with text tell the dramatic experiences of D-Day combatants on both sides, from preparations to the ultimate result.

Presents a collection of letters written by Theodore Roosevelt.

Presents a comprehensive study of the armies of ancient Rome, and examines how they evolved from a small citizen militia into a professional army during the time of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Augustus.

Presents a narrative of all American Wars from the colonial wars to the Vietnam War. Includes political, cultural, and economic factors.

Chronicles the history of African-American military service, describing military racial policies and the everyday experiences of Black soldiers, and draws from interviews with veterans spanning a century of combat.

Chronicles the events surrounding the Battle of Alamein in October, 1942, discussing how the battle became the turning point for Allied forces during World War II.

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.