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China's Civilian Army charts China's transformation from an isolated and impoverished communist state to a global superpower from the perspective of those on the front line: China's diplomats. They give a rare perspective on the greatest geopolitical drama of the last half century.

The 16 case studies in this volume examine the culture of armies, navies, and air forces from the Civil War to the Iraq War and how and why culture affected their performance in the ultimate arbitration of war.

The “crackling exposé” (New York Times Book Review) of the shadowy mercenary army that perpetrated horrific war crimes in America's name On September 16, 2007, machine gun fire erupted in Baghdad's Nisour Square, leaving seventeen Iraqi civilians dead, among them women and children. The...

When the United States entered World War I on April 6, 1917, a pioneering group of experimental psychologists came together to explore the potential of psychological services in the military. As their plans evolved, so too did the scope and responsibilities of their work. This report details the methods and outcomes of psychological examining within the U.S. Army. Divided into three parts, Part I presents the official history of the services development and operations during the war, complete with reproductions of original materials used. Part II offers a thorough overview of the preparation ...

NOW THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE NUREMBERG STARRING RUSSELL CROWE AND RAMI MALEK In 1945, an improbable relationship between the fallen Reichsmarschall, Hermann Goering, and ambitious US Army physician, Douglas Kelley, becomes a hazardous quest into the nature of evil “The book is a page turner...

The Armies of the Night chronicles the famed October 1967 March on the Pentagon, in which all of the old and new Left - hippies, yuppies, Weathermen, Quakers, Christians, feminists, and intellectuals - came together to protest the Vietnam War. Alongside his contemporaries, Mailer went, witnessed, participated, suffered, and then wrote one of the most stark and intelligent appraisals of the 1960s.

From a former senior advisor to Senator John McCain comes an urgent wake-up call about how new technologies are threatening America's military might. For generations of Americans, our country has been the world's dominant military power. How the US military fights, and the systems and weapons...

Dive into the remarkable journey of the First South Carolina Volunteers, the pioneering regiment of formerly enslaved individuals to serve in the United States during the Civil War. This groundbreaking unit was the first of its kind to be mustered, standing apart from other troops formed under Major-General Butler in New Orleans, who drew from the educated and self-sufficient free Black community. Discover the adventures and challenges faced by these brave soldiers as they forged their path in history.

Discover the fascinating world of psychological testing within the United States Army, crafted in collaboration with the esteemed staff of the surgeon generals office. This resource offers valuable insights and printed materials on psychological assessments, along with suggestions for how similar techniques could be applied in education and industry. - Summary by Leon Harvey

Winner of the Plutarch Award for Best Biography PEN Literary Award Finalist National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist New York Times Notable Book Washington Post Notable Book Boston Globe Best Book of the Year The award-winning author of Villa Air-Bel returns with a painstakingly researched...

The Iraq War stands as the most costly U.S. conflict since Vietnam, yet comprehensive official analyses examining its events, motivations, and lessons remain scarce. In The U.S. Army in the Iraq War, we delve into the Army’s pioneering operational-level analysis of this complex conflict, presented in an engaging narrative format that weaves in assessments and lessons throughout. This study offers insights from a Landpower perspective, highlighting the roles of coalition allies, the U.S. Marine Corps, and special operations forces. Centered around the experiences of commanders in Baghdad, the...

Initially dismissed by US President Barack Obama, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has shocked the world by conquering massive territories in both countries and promising to create a vast new Muslim caliphate that observes the strict dictates of Sharia law. In ISIS: Inside the Army of Terror, American journalist Michael Weiss and Syrian analyst Hassan Hassan explain how these violent extremists evolved from a nearly defeated Iraqi insurgent group into a jihadi army of international volunteers who have conquered territory equal to the size of Great Britain.

“Pvt Ryan”, “Platoon”, “A Soldier’s Home”, “Kitchener’s Mob” – these titles evoke the profound experiences of war, each telling a story that resonates through time. While modern warfare may appear more sanitized, the adventure, the horror, and the raw emotions remain unchanged. James Norman Hall, having “seen the elephant,” offers a poignant portrayal of his WWI experience, paying tribute to the ordinary individuals who perform extraordinary acts of bravery. Veterans will find echoes of their own journeys in the rigors of training, the bonds of camaraderie, and those ...

In A Short History of the United States, National Book Award winner Robert V. Remini offers a much-needed, concise history of our country. This accessible and lively volume contains the essential facts about the discovery, settlement, growth, and development of the American nation and its...

In this insightful assessment, Kipling delves into the formation of the British New Army, a crucial force being mobilized for the Great War. He explores not only the training and logistical challenges but also the deeply human stories behind the newly assembled battalions, which draw recruits from across the Empire, including Canada, India, and other territories. Join KevinS as he narrates this compelling glimpse into a pivotal moment in history.

In the final years of the Great War (WWI), the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) made its mark in Europe, accompanied by the esteemed New York Tribune war correspondent, Heywood Broun. Although Broun is often remembered for his work as a sports writer, drama critic, journalist, and social reformer—particularly his role as a member of the witty Algonquin Round Table alongside luminaries like Dorothy Parker and Robert Benchley—his unique insights into the AEFs experiences provide a captivating perspective on the conflict. Brouns writings not only illuminate the dynamic interactions between ...

This captivating 1914 book offers an insightful glimpse into the structure and daily life of the British Army during the early days of World War I. Narrated by David Wales, it paints a vivid picture of military life at a pivotal moment in history.

“A remarkable—and singularly chilling—glimpse of human behavior. . .This meticulously researched book...represents a major contribution to the literature of the Holocaust.""—Newsweek Now available in audio for the first time, Christopher R. Browning’s shocking account of how a unit of...

From the author of NUCLEAR WAR: A SCENARIO, a powerful story of war in our time, love of country, the experience of tragedy, and a platoon at the center of it all. This story might sound familiar at first: it is about a platoon of mostly nineteen-year-old boys sent to Afghanistan, and an...