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Last Man Standing: The 1st Marine Regiment on Peleliu by Dick Camp
When World War II enthusiasts hear the word Peleliu, they think of the pointless battle in the Pacific that was a meat grinder for the 1st Marine Division. Dick Camp details the battle for Peleliu from the perspective of the … Continue reading
Inferno: The Epic Life and Death Struggle of the USS Franklin in World War II by Joseph A. Springer
I have been on a World War II history kick lately. This kick continues with my most recent read – Joseph A. Springer’s Inferno: The Epic Life and Death Struggle of the USS Franklin in World War II. It is … Continue reading
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Omar Bradley: General at War by Jim DeFelice
Many people in their late thirties or older know of Omar Bradley from Karl Malden’s portrayal of him in the movie Patton. He was portrayed as a bland, risk-averse character who was overshadowed by the flamboyant Patton (played by George … Continue reading
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Task Force Black: The Explosive True Story of the Secret Special Forces War in Iraq by Mark Urban
There is no doubt that the special forces of the United States have been heavily involved in the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars since those wars’ initial stages. However, many do not know how much assistance the Americans received from its … Continue reading
A Little Short of Boats by James A. Morgan III
This book is an excellent short, concise history of the Battle of Ball’s Bluff. Continue reading
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Tagged American Civil War, Battle of Balls Bluff, History, military history, non-fiction
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