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Alex Kershaw

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Crazy Horse and Custer: The Parallel Lives of Two American Warriors
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The Civil War, Vol. 3: Red River to Appomattox
The Civil War, Vol. 3: Red River to Appomattox
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Vietnam: A History
Stanley Karnow

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The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour
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James D. Hornfischer

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Shadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of World War II
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Robert Kurson

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David Halberstam

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William Manchester

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Gregory A. Freeman

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An Army at Dawn: The War in Africa, 1942-1943
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Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two
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Joseph Bruchac

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A Higher Call: An Incredible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of World War II
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Adam Makos

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D-Day June 6, 1944: The Climactic Battle of WWII
D-Day June 6, 1944: The Climactic Battle of WWII
Stephen E. Ambrose

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Beyond Band of Brothers: The War Memoirs of Major Dick Winters
Beyond Band of Brothers: The War Memoirs of Major Dick Winters
Dick Winters

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The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story
The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story
Diane Ackerman

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The Long Walk
The Long Walk
Slavomir Rawicz

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Helmet for My Pillow
Helmet for My Pillow
Robert Leckie

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La Nuit / L'Aube / Le Jour
Elie Wiesel

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The Wild Blue: The Men and Boys Who Flew the B-24s Over Germany 1944-45
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Stephen E. Ambrose

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The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944
The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944
Rick Atkinson

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The Making of the Atomic Bomb
The Making of the Atomic Bomb
Richard Rhodes

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All But My Life
All But My Life
Gerda Weissmann Klein

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The Greatest Generation
The Greatest Generation
Tom Brokaw

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Evidence Not Seen: A Woman's Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II
Evidence Not Seen: A Woman's Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II
Darlene Deibler Rose

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Common themes in these books on military include historical accounts of wars, battles and conflicts, personal experiences of soldiers and civilians during wartime, leadership and strategy in warfare, political and social contexts of wars, survival and resilience in extreme situations, espionage and secret operations, heroism and sacrifice. The books cover a wide range of time periods including the American Revolution, Civil War, World War I & II, Vietnam War, Gulf War, War on Terror as well as conflicts in other parts of the world. They also explore different aspects of military life such as naval battles, air combat, snipers and special forces. Additionally, some books focus on the impact of war on society and culture or the role of individuals who played significant roles during wartime.

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