military history

Chronicles the transformation of New York City's famous National Guard regiment, the Fighting 69th Infantry, in the days following the September 11 terror attacks.

Examines key choices made by American presidents and their advisors during the final stages of each major conflict from World War I through the war in Iraq to reveal why the United States seems poorly prepared for the aftermath of major conflicts.

Examines films about American wars since the Revolutionary War, such as "All Quiet on the Western Front," "Sands of Iwo Jima," and "Apocalypse Now," discussing how they have influenced values, politics, and culture and shaped understanding of history.

Chronicles Operation Overlord, or D-Day, when allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy in 1944, describing its planning stages, tactics used to mislead the enemy, the course of the battle, and the air and sea attacks, and features profiles of soldiers and civilians, "then and now" features, and hundreds of photos.

A biography of the controversial military leader remembered for his defense of the Philippines during World War II, administration of occupied Japan after the war, and leadership of United Nations troops in the Korean conflict.

Discusses major American conflicts, the evolution of weapons, and the strategy and tactics of the military throughout American history.

Presents a pictorial history of the Civil War profiling notable events, personalities, weapons, and battles. Features quotes, captioned photographs and illustrations, maps, and artifacts from the Smithsonian Institution.

An introduction to the history and lifestyle of Spartan hoplites, with profiles of Leonidas I and Xerxes, and discusses the Persian Wars and other battles.

Takes readers back in time to learn about the Japanese Samurai, famous Samurai battles, swords, the Bushido code, and the decline of the samurai.

A collection of more than fifty poems and paintings that reflect Americans' views on and response to warfare from the American Revolution through the Iraq War.