army

"A biography of Edward Lansdale, the CIA operative. Boot chronicles his rise and fall as a proponent of a visionary 'hearts and minds' diplomacy in Vietnam who was ultimately overruled by the American military bureaucracy, which favored bombs and troop build-ups over winning the people's trust."--OCLC.

The personal memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant in which he discusses his life and military career.

Documenting his twenty-year journey as a gay man in the army as well as his confusing childhood in rural Ohio, Captain Stephen Snyder-Hill's coming out captivated the media and put to rest the culture of secrecy surrounding homosexuality and soldiers.

Chronicles the life and career of General William Tecumseh Sherman, who led the Union Army's march from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia during the American Civil War.

"Introduces readers to the wide variety of weapons used by both sides during the Civil War, ranging from rifles and pistols to cannons to powerful ironclad ships"--Provided by publisher.

On August 8, 2012, Amy Captain Flo Groberg tackled a suicide bomber in Afghanistan. He was guarding a high-level delegation of American and Afghan officials when the bomber approached. Four men died and Groberg himself was seriously wounded but he saved the lives of many others through his bravery. Three years later he received the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award. Born in the suburbs of Paris, he was the first immigrant awarded the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War.

Simple text and photographs examine the U.S. Army, covering jobs, weapons, and equipment.

A biography of General Robert E. Lee, who led the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.

Everyone’s heard of the army, but how do you join? What’s it like being in the army? How do the rankings work? Written in accessible language and with a colorful layout, this high-interest book will appeal to readers of all abilities!.