For each war there are thousands of stories of those who lived through them, those who didn’t make it home, and those who detested the idea of fighting. Explore firsthand accounts of people fleeing their homes during World War II and stories of people taking to the streets to protest fighting in Vietnam. Read about families torn apart with members fighting on both sides of the Civil War or the military strategies that shaped various conflicts. Catch up on war books to remember the past and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
He witnessed the war unfold in real time—and shared it with the world.
By Kasey Noss
With World War I's end came a reckoning and a chance to rebuild.
He had a passion for the American West.
From darkly comic war fiction to astute historical analysis and devastating battlefield memoir.
By Dave Adams
Authors explore the horrors of war from different perspectives and across generations.
True stories by and about veterans.
Examine the world's most influential battles from all angles.
The regiment gained a reputation for courage in the face of heavy losses.
Get a new outlook on the past.
Judging from his reading list, Winston Churchill clearly thought a lot about the Roman Empire.
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His accounts delve into moments that redefined America.
By Sara Kapheim
Don't miss these vital glimpses into the past.
This brutal conflict killed more combatants than all other theaters of the war combined.
These thought-provoking reads reflect on the human impact of war.
By Kimmy Kelly
From the Pacific theater to the coast of France, discover the greatest World War II books.