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.
According to the hit film, Hôtel des Mille Collines was a refuge during the Rwandan Genocide. One of its residents claims otherwise in this memoir.
Revisit 10 major American wars with an illuminating read about each one.
It was one of the most dangerous missions ever undertaken.
War correspondent and bestselling author Damien Lewis reveals the best military books that evolved his thinking and writing on the subject of war.
By Damien Lewis
Grant Moves South explores the legendary general’s pivotal successes and military strategies.
By Allison Wild
Congressman Charlie Wilson was a champion for the covert op that affected the outcome of the Soviet-Afghan War.
As the Battle of Baltimore drew to a close, an American flag was raised—and the national anthem was born.
By Allison Wild
North and South Korea's recent agreement has us looking back at the past.
By Abbey White
Haldeman’s military science fiction was heavily influenced by his time in combat.
By Joe Haldeman
Combat correspondent Richard Tregaskis recounts what he saw when the Allies invaded the island of Guadalcanal in 1942.