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A veteran correspondent for "The Atlantic" explores how American imperialism is pursued and how the global war on terrorism is fought worldwide by America's elite military forces.A fascinating, unprecedented first-hand look at the soldiers on the front lines on the Global War on Terror. Plunging dee... More

"At a time when American global military commitments have expanded enormously, Kent Calder offers a cogent and insightful analysis of the ways that overseas basing shape the relationships between the United States and its friends and allies. This book provides a critical context for understanding ho... More

In the third installment of this series, World War II expert Wukovits explores Dwight D. Eisenhower's contributions to American warfare, and skillfully demonstrates how Eisenhower's evolution as a commander, his military doctrine, and his diplomatic skills are of extreme importance in understanding ... More

Arnove sets out a compelling case for the immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq. Countering widespread arguments made in support of the occupation by conservatives and liberals alike, he insists that the U.S. presence is the major source of instability and suffering for the Iraqi people.192 pp.A ... More

IN THIS MAGISTERIAL HISTORY of World War II in the Pacific, Alan Schom shows how the conflict was in neither the United States' nor Japan's best interest. The American government and people were as inadequately prepared for war as any major power has ever been; yet as Schom's close reading of milita... More

Since the end of World War II, the United States has embarked on a succession of military and economic interventions, invasions and regime changes across the globe. Whether in the name of containing communism during the Cold War or fighting global terrorism post-9/11, the United States has a long hi... More

In America’ s Wars, one of the nation’ s leading authors of popular history provides a unique one-stop resource for essential information on every military action involving the United States and its precursor colonies. Comprehensive coverage includes: Capsule histories of every recorded c... More

As Iraqi troops swarmed Kuwait in 1990, British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alan Munro played a vital role in putting, and holding, together a formidable coalition to evict them. He reveals here all the behind-the-scenes maneuvering that made this possible. With Western armies once more deployed in t... More

This unforgettable "New York Times" bestselling chronicle of perhaps the most famous moment in American military history is the inspiration behind a new film adaptation from Warner Bros. and DreamWorks SKG, directed by Oscar(-winning director Clint Eastwood, opening in theaters August 4.In this unfo... More

Modern forests combines perspectives from environmental history, political anthropology, science studies, and cultural geography to evaluate transformations in Bengal forest use and management in the light of colonial practices, imaginations, and institutions. It describes conflicts over conservatio... More

Naval Postgraduate School professor and former career Special Forces officer Hy Rothstein examines why the U.S.military cannot conduct unconventional warfare despite a significant effort to create and maintain such a capability. He argues that although the operation in Afghanistan appeared to have ... More

It is a remarkable twist in history that over a period of 30 years the only full-fledged military campaigns waged by the United States have been initiated by a father and son– the two presidents Bush. Yet rather than representing a continuity in American Policy, the wars launched by the Bushes hav... More

The citizen-soldiers of Beast 85 are unusual among the ranks of Green Berets. One day, they’re working at their full-time civilian jobs. Then 9/11 happens, and they’re called upon to join the front lines in the War on Terror, fueled by love of God and country—and dreams of capturing Osama bin ... More

“Analysts have heralded the qualitative improvement in military technology, operational concepts, and weapons that transforms the nature and character of warfare as a Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA). However, discussions focusing on military technology too often ignore the role of military or... More

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