military leadership

Argues that the true origins of modern war can be found in the Franco-Austrian War of 1809.

Bob Woodward, a reporter and editor for the "Washington Post," draws on internal memos, classified documents, meeting notes, and interviews to examine President Obama's decisions on the Afghanistan War, the campaign in Pakistan, and the War on Terror.

Recounts each stage of the Battle of Waterloo focusing the political, strategic, and historical aspects. Also discusses how the battle was lost based on information found in a recently discovered document.

Analyzes the relationship between Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Sir Winston Churchill focusing on their similarities and differences.

"The Gamble," the story of Gen. David Petraeus and the American military, reveals that many high-level officials were opposed to the 2003 invasion.

Traces the military career of George Washington from his first commission at the age of twenty-one to Commander of the Continental Army.