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355.00973 W947thThose Who Have Borne the Battle: A History of America's Wars and Those Who Fought Them
By Wright, James
A masterful work of history, "Those Who Have Borne the Battle" expertly relates the burdens carried by veterans dating back to the Revolution, as well as those fighting today's wars. And it challenges Americans to do better for those who serve and sacrifice today.
359.0092 B763adThe Admirals: Nimitz, Halsey, Leahy, and King--The Five-Star Admirals Who Won the War at Sea
By Borneman, Walter R.
How history's only five-star admirals triumphed in World War II and made the United States the world's dominant sea power.
943.0866092 C213hi - 3rd level Hitler's Spy ChiefBy Richard Bassett
Admiral Wilhelm Canaris was appointed by Hitler to head the Abwehr (the German secret service) eighteen months after the Nazis came to power. But Canaris turned against the F hrer and the Nazi regime, believing that Hitler would start a war Germany could not win. In 1938 he was involved in an
attempted coup, undermined by British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain.
355.54 J17BABasic: Surviving Boot Camp and Basic Training
By Jacobs, Jack
From a Medal of Honor winner--the first book that provides a documented and oral history of an American institution: basic training. This book brings back memories for the 40 million people who have gone through it, and offers outsiders a look inside this life-changing experience.
953.086092 L951ha Hammer of the Gods: The Thule Society and the Birth of Nazism
By Luhrssen, David
The secret, lost roots of Nazi philosophy
BIOGRAPHY Zhukov, GStalin's General: The Life of Georgy Zhukov
By Roberts, Geoffrey
Widely regarded as oone of the most accomplished generals of World War II, the Soviet military legend Marshal Georgy Zhukov at last gets the full-scale biographical treatment he has long deserved with the latest research from recently opened Soviet archives.
359.984 B646feFearless: The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team Six Operator Adam Brown
By Blehm, Eric
This story is about a man of extremes, whose determination was fueled by faith, family, and the love of a woman. Always the first to volunteer for the most dangerous assignments, the Navy SEAL's final act of bravery led to the ultimate sacrifice.
