Literature

Gavin At War: The World War II Diary of Lieutenant General James M. Gavin, edited and annotated by Lewis Sorley

General Gavin is a legend among American paratroopers, leading the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment and later the 82ndAirborne Division in four combat jumps in the European Theater during World War II. Lewis Sorley provides an unprecedented look at Gavin’s innermost thoughts as he fought his way from Sicily, through Italy, France, Holland, Belgium, and Germany …

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Lieutenant General James Longstreet: Innovative Strategist by F. Gregory Toretta and James Longstreet and the American Civil War by Harold M. Knudsen

Published by Casemate Publishers and Savas Beatie This weekend is the 159th anniversary of The Battle of Gettysburg and thus it seems like an excellent time to review two new biographies of one of the most famous commanders who fought on that field, Confederate Lieutenant General James Longstreet. Longstreet commanded the First Corps of the …

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5 War Books Naval Institute Press

5 Must-Read War/Historical Books From Naval Institute Press

Being there . . . . for a fresh look at the amphibious seizure of Tarawa; later, to meet the melancholic, controversial Marine aviation hero, Gregory “Pappy” Boyington; followed by joining the fighting in the Aleutians, Gilberts, and Marshalls, June 1942 – April 1944; then slip, slog, and fight along the jungle trails of Guadalcanal; …

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The Battle Of Gettysburg 1863 Book Review

The Battle of Gettysburg 1863 (1): The First Day Book Review

Reviewed by Martin Koenigsberg A meeting engagement is when two opposing armies come in direct contact with each other and fight a battle. A fighting withdrawal is a battle where one side fights as it retreats, giving ground as slowly as it can, usually trying to buy time. Gettysburg, the American Civil War’s most Iconic …

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