Articles on the site that mention military history.
Introduction There are few things as reviled in the modern world as imperialism and colonialism. We as a society have been taught that it was… Read More »Review of Empire: The Rise and Demise of the British World Order and the Lessons for Global Power by Niall Ferguson
Introduction The Father of Us All is a book by Victor Davis Hanson that is absolutely fantastic. In it, Hanson shows not only his immense… Read More »Review of The Father of Us All by Victor Davis Hanson
Introduction My Share of the Task by former General Stanley McChrystal is, like Hunting in the Shadows, a book I bought years ago but forgot… Read More »My Share of the Task by General Stanley McChrystal
The Quote by JFK on Gratitude “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words,… Read More »A Quote by JFK on Gratitude to Think About on Memorial Day
Introduction to a Great Book about the Vietnam War and Phoenix Program Stalking the Vietcong: Inside Operation Phoenix by Stuart A. Herrington is certainly an… Read More »Review of Stalking the Vietcong
Introduction The Korean War is often called the “Forgotten War” because, well, other than the brave men that fought in it, few remember that it… Read More »Review of “The Frozen Hours” by Jeff Shaara
Introduction Those of you that read my review of Armageddon: The Battle for Germany will certainly remember my effusive praise of Max Hastings. I find… Read More »Review of “Inferno: The World at War, 1939-1945” by Max Hastings
Introduction Every American should know about their history. Unfortunately, few do. The West in general has experienced a remarkable drop in general historical knowledge recently;… Read More »Review of Washington’s Crossing by David Hackett Fisher: A Great Book about Some of America’s Darkest Days from 1776-77
Introduction Although I read it less frequently than I should, Civil War military history always engrosses me and leaves me wanting to read more. Lee’s… Read More »Review of Lee’s Lieutenants by Douglas Southall Freeman
Introduction As y’all know from reading many of my past book reviews, I love books about how to live life better. Whether that’s a book… Read More »Make Your Bed by Admiral McRaven
Introduction Armageddon: The Battle for Germany by Max Hastings is one of my new favorite books about the European Theater of World War II. Although… Read More »Review of Armageddon: The Battle for Germany by Max Hastings
Introduction D-Day is an exciting day to read about. One of the largest naval armadas ever assembled, crossing the English Channel and landing troops to… Read More »Review of D-Day by Stephen Ambrose
Introduction The Vietnam War is one of my favorite wars to read about and study. For some reason, I think it is surpassed only by… Read More »Review of Phase Line Green: The Battle for Hue, 1968
Introduction to Reminiscences by Douglas MacArthur Few generals have captured the public’s imagination in the same way that General Douglas MacArthur did during World War… Read More »Review of Reminiscences by Douglas MacArthur
My Thoughts: Are we fighting for freedom in the Middle East? I really doubt it. In fact, you could say those wars for democracy in… Read More »Are we Fighting for Freedom
Introduction to The Two-Ocean War: As you can probably guess by my reviews of books like Lost Victories and The Red Line, I love reading… Read More »The Two-Ocean War Review
The Best and The Brightest by David Halberstam: The Best and The Brightest by David Halberstam is an excellent, in-depth look at not only the… Read More »The Best and the Brightest Review
Introduction: This week I just have three articles for my interesting articles post, the best of which is about a lack of historical knowledge in… Read More »A Lack of Historical Knowledge
Introduction of My Review of Lost Victories: After reading The German Army on the Eastern Front, I was left wanting to learn more about the… Read More »Review of Lost Victories
Why I’m Publishing an American Revolution Timeline: This past week, what time I have not spent creating this American Revolution timeline, I have spent reading… Read More »An in-Depth American Revolution Timeline, 1763-91