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  • The Ultimate Military Literature Compendium: 40 Must-Reads

    Terrain Exercises, Trooper 3809, Secrets of the Sword, Little Wars, Trinity Site, On War, etc.

    by J. Duncan Campbell, O. O. Ellis, E. B. Garey, Charles John Ffoulkes, Richard Francis Sir Burton, Aaron A. Warford, Dion Williams, United States. Department of Defense, Anson Mills, John Hewitt, Albert Frederick Calvert, Robert C. Richardson, William H. Waldron, Lionel Decle, R. Coltman Clephan, George Leonard Cheesman, William Llewellyn Adams, César Lecat baron de Bazancourt, Harold L. Peterson, Carl R. Maag, Steve Rohrer, H. G. Wells, National Atomic Museum, William Surtees, Victor Appleton, Plattsburgh Barracks, Thomas Wilhelm, Antoine Henri baron de Jomini, H. W. Halleck, Clough Williams-Ellis, Amabel Williams-Ellis, J. F. C. Fuller, Carl von Clausewitz, E. D. Swinton, Charles Jean Jacques Joseph Ardant du Picq, James Anson Farrer, James P. Wade, Harlan Ullman, Stanley C. Johnson, René-Louis-Jules Radiguet, Leslie Vickers, André Laffargue ...
    The Ultimate Military Literature Compendium: 40 Must-Reads offers an expansive exploration of military thought and literature. The anthology draws together a dazzling array of narratives, tactics, and philosophical musings, encapsulating the essence of military strategy through history. The collection spans various epochs and conflicts, showcasing a spectrum of literary styles from analytical ... Read more

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  • The Defence of Duffer's Drift

    by E. D. Swinton ...
    "The Defence of Duffer's Drift" by E. D. Swinton is a military fiction work that presents a unique narrative through the lens of a young officer's experiences during a fictional battle. The story unfolds as the protagonist, tasked with defending a strategic position, learns valuable lessons about leadership, strategy, and the importance of understanding one's enemy. Swinton's writing combines ... Read more

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  • The Truth About Port Arthur

    Enriched edition. Uncovering the Strategic Significance of the Russo-Japanese War

    by E. K. Nozhin, Rachel Kirk ...
    Translated by A. B. Lindsay ...
    In "The Truth About Port Arthur," E. K. Nozhin delves into the intricate geopolitical and historical tapestry surrounding the renowned Russo-Japanese War. With a unique blend of meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Nozhin presents a compelling account of the fateful events at Port Arthur, blending academic rigor with an accessible narrative style. By employing both primary sources and ... Read more

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  • The Defence of Duffer's Drift

    Enriched edition. Strategic Battlefield Decisions: A Military Classic on War Tactics and Combat Maneuvers

    by E. D. Swinton, Megan Fawcett ...
    In "The Defence of Duffer's Drift," E. D. Swinton masterfully combines military theory with a compelling narrative to explore the complexities of decision-making in warfare. Set during the Second Anglo-Boer War, the novella chronicles a fictional but realistic scenario where a young officer grapples with the consequences of strategic choices under duress. Swinton's prose blends clarity with a ... Read more

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  • Civil War Stories

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    Sixteen dark and vivid selections by a great satirist and short-story writer. "A Horseman in the Sky," "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," "Chickamauga," "A Son of the Gods," "What I Saw of Shiloh," "Four Days in Dixie," and 10 more. Masterly tales offer excellent examples of Bierce's dark pessimism and storytelling power. ... Read more

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  • The Somme

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    Series Book 3 - Casemate Classic War Fiction
    Two World War I classics: The story of a British soldier enduring the battle in France and a novella starring a man who takes drastic steps to escape the Great War.The million British dead have left no books behind. What they felt as they died hour by hour in the mud, or were choked horribly with gas, or relinquished their reluctant lives on stretchers, no witness tells. But here is a book that ... Read more

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  • The Defence of Duffer's Drift

    by Ernest Swinton ...
    Presented as a series of dreams, this volume explains various battlefield defence strategies devised by veteran army officer of the First World War. Within these dreams, the author explores different scenarios, able to see the results of different actions due to the nature of this ‘nightmare’. Sir Ernest Dunlop Swinton (1868 – 1951) was a British Army officer who contributed significantly to the ... Read more

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  • Civil War Stories

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    by Ambrose Bierce ...
    Bierce was considered a master of pure English by his contemporaries, and virtually everything that came from his pen was notable for its judicious wording and economy of style. He wrote in a variety of literary genres. His short stories are held among the best of the 19th century, providing a popular following based on his roots. He wrote realistically of the terrible things he had seen in the ... Read more

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  • The Zulu War Journal

    by Henry Harford ...
    Written by Henry Charles Harford C.B., The Zulu War Journal offers unprecedented insight into one of historys most famous conflicts. From the catastrophe at Isandhlwana to the hunt for the Zulu King Cetshwayo, this journal chronicles the events central to the Zulu Wars, and remembers the men who bravely fought in them.Taking the reader on a journey throughout Zululand, Harford tells of the heroic ... Read more

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  • Attack: An Infantry Subaltern's Impression of July 1st, 1916

    by Living ...
    "Mr. Liveing's story is very well told. It is a simple and most vivid account of a modern battle. No better account has been written in England since the war began." -Introduction by John Massfeild ... Read more

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  • A Tale of Three Lions

    by H. Rider Haggard ...
    H. Rider Haggard was an English author known for adventure novels set in exotic locations. Haggard is considered to be one of the first writers of the Lost World genre. Haggard's novel She: A History of Adventure is a first-person narrative of 2 men in a lost kingdom. ... Read more

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