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If Chaos Reigns The Near-Disaster and Ultimate Triumph of the Allied Airborne Forces on D-Day, June 6, 1944 “It is the personal accounts, the human factor, which drives how wars are won and World War II was no exception. “If Chaos Reigns” highlights this fact in the training and combat accounts on every page… straightforward and captivating. Needless to say, this book is a page turner, filled with cutting edge history and the personal accounts of this crucial and pivotal battle of World War II. The author adds to the importance of Operation Overlord and alos emphasizes the human factor, something often overlooked in many military histories. Whitlock’s work is a great addition to the history of D-Day and the important role played by the Allied Airborne Forces.”
MILITARY , June 2013
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Paratrooper The Life of General James M. Gavin “…offers a remarkable portrait of one of America’s greatest field commanders. It analyzes his unique leadership, unveils his stormy private life (including affairs with actress Marlene Dietrich and correspondent Martha Gellhorn) and explores the revolutionary advances in warfare spearheaded by his beloved 82nd Airborne.”
World War II Magazine
WORLD WAR II MAGAZINE , June 2013
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Battle for Tinian, The Vital Stepping Stone in America’s War Against Japan “…a concise, informative, well balanced narrative that will introduce readers to an often overlooked battle that paved the way for US victory over Japan…a clear, accessible and engaging story…most engrossing in its analysis of the options available to US Navy and Marine planners invading the island, the details of the plan they ultimately chose for the amphibious attack and the actual execution of the invasion…I recommend the BATTLE FOR TINIAN to all readers for the light it shines on an otherwise neglected campaign.
MICHIGAN WAR STUDIES REVIEW, June 2013
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“Winklareth presents a comprehensive account of the battle of the Denmark Strait….this well researched book will help any reader interested in the Battle of the Denmark Strait and its cast of characters.”
MICHIGAN WAR STUDIES , June 2013
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"At last, a leadership book written by a real leader! A fine historian, delightful writer and, vitally, a superb combat-arms officer revered by his peers in uniform, Colonel Antal has given us a book that's both a pleasure to read and eminently useful for those "in command" of organizations of any kind. A stimulating five-star work you'll keep on top of your desk!"
RALPH PETERS, FOX NEWS STRATEGIC ANALYST AND AUTHOR OF CAIN AT GETTYSBURG , June 2013
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1781 The Decisive Year of the Revolutionary War “…a good story and Tonsetic tells it well…There is always tension in a survey like this about the ratio between the generalities and details. Similarly, in a book about one year of a long war, there is also tension between providing or assuming background knowledge about the historical and strategic setting. Authors grapple with what needs explanation and what the audience should already know. Tonsetic handles these tensions ably. He moves the reader nimbly from broad brush to detailed descriptions…covers matters that full histories of the war ignore or mention only in passing.”
PARAMETERS , June 2013
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Bailout Over Normandy A Flyboy’s Adventures with the French Resistance and Other Escapades in Occupied France “…thoroughly enjoyable memoir…simultaneously engages and entertains the reader…Fahrenwald’s memoir is a nerve wracking three month journey. His wit and humor come through in his writings. He is at once ribald and evocative. “
MILITARY REVIEW , June 2013
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Barksdale's Charge The True High Tide of the Confederacy at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863 Thanks to Tucker’s incisive analysis of the facts surrounding Gettysburg, Barksdale’s Mississippians will now stand tall, claiming from Pickett’s Virginians long-deserved recognition for having achieved the Confederacy’s true zenith. Presenting an exhilarating narrative based on rigorous re-interpretation of historical sources, scholars and lay readers will soon recognize the Southern nation’s high water mark as the second day at Gettysburg.
DARRYL E. BROCK, CO-AUTHOR OF CUBANS IN THE CONFEDERACY, May 2013
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“…a highly detailed account of the ground fighting on Leyte from October 1944 through the spring of 1945…a comprehensive eye level picture of the fierce combat and the outstanding heroism of the soldiers who fought there”
ARMY MAGAZINE, May 2013
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Barksdale's Charge The True High Tide of the Confederacy at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863 "While Pickett’s Charge, on day three of Gettysburg, has received numerous book-length treatments and become a phrase for the ages, Barksdale’s charge the day before has not. Gen. William Barksdale, former secessionist U.S. Congressman, was in command of four Mississippi regiments in Lt. Gen. James Longstreet’s corps, directed to attack from the woods, wheel northward, and break the Union lines. Barksdale got the go-ahead to charge as dusk approached. On his horse driving his troops onward, he seemed to have the Federals on the run. It was this moment, says Tucker quite reasonably, that was really the high-water mark for the Confederacy rather than Pickett’s Charge the next day. Had Barksdale paused to regroup and then charge again, perhaps, perhaps.... But he spurred his troops on, was mortally wounded, and the Union forces were able to hold on to fight another day. Tucker sets his narrative within the context of the battles and personalities leading up to that day’s near victory for the Confederacy."—
LIBRARY JOURNAL, May 2013
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"Logusz does an excellent job outlining the Battle of Oriskany, where an initial Patriot relief force coming to the aid of Fort Stanwix was ambushed and almost wiped out. . . . fascinating, well documented, and occasionally thought provoking.
THE JOURNAL OF AMERICA’S MILITARY PAST, April 2013
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Herman Göring Fighter Ace The World War I Career of German's Most Infamous Airman "...a valuable contribution to the literature surrounding Göring, and avoids deterministic allusions in favor of a source-derived account of the childhood, adolescence, and early adult life of one of the twentieth century's most appalling figures. Anyone interested in World War One aviation history should read it, and it should also be recognized as the standard work on the early life of a significant National Socialist figure"
—CARL J. BOBROW, MUSEUM SPECIALIST, NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM, April 2013
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“…a splendid example of how military history manages to appeal to a broad audience and reach across the boundaries of traditional fields of interest…”
The Historian
THE HISTORIAN , April 2013
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“ What Alan Zimm has done is to use Japanese information and not the uncorroborated thoughts of Mitsuo Fuchida, , who is now well known for being “careless with the truth”. With this information, Zimm has carried out a bottom up analysis of the attack in the first eight chapters covering the strategic and operational setting , the targets (and it is clear that these were the Pacific Fleet’s battleships and not the aircraft carriers), the weapons and weapon- target pairings, the war games, planning, training, rehearsals, briefings etc followed by the execution of the attack. He goes on to assess the attack, the attle damage and the folklore…..clearly this is not a primer for someone wishing to learn about the Pearl Harbor Attack . Rather, it is a thorough analysis of many aspects of the attack, completely overturning conventional wisdom.
THE NORTHERN MARINER , April 2013
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an excellent biography of little known general of World War II, Albert Wedemeyer. His biography is more relevant now, as we increasingly expect our general officers to make military recommendations that enhance national security policies, Wedemeyer served at a time when strict separation of the military and the political meant decisions were made that were not in the best interest of the nation… does an excellent job of telling Wedemeyer’s story in the backdrop of inter-allied politics, pro-isolationist domestic political pressures that would lead Wedemeyer to be dispatched to China and away from the British portion of the Combined General Staff who found his intellect threatening. Chapters cover an intimate look at his service in China, his handling of Chiang Kai Shek and his nemesis Mao. It also contrasts Gen. Joseph Stillwell and Wedemeyer’s approaches to China policy
DC MILITARY.COM , April 2013
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Barksdale's Charge The True High Tide of the Confederacy at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863 Though long overshadowed by the more famous Pickett-Pettigrew-Trimble Charge of July 3, the advance of Barksdale's men from Seminary Ridge, through the Peach Orchard, and across Plum Run toward Cemetery Ridge has been referred to as "the grandest charge ever seen by mortal man." Here for the first time is the story of Barksdale's Mississippians and their gallant charge told with the detail and passion it so richly deserves. Phil Tucker has produced a wonderful addition to the library of the most discerning Gettysburg collector."
TERRENCE WINSCHEL, HISTORIAN (RETIRED), VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK, VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI, April 2013
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Kimberly's Flight The Story of Captain Kimberly Hampton, America’s First Woman Combat Pilot Killed in Battle “…nearly flawless….Captain Hampton’s story is a compelling one, done justice by the authors of this well researched, well sourced, easy to read book. This inspiring story of self discipline, leadership, patriotism and sacrifice should be required reading for a country far removed from the concept of total war. Even the war’s staunchest critics will enjoy this unromanticized picture of heroism.”
ON POINT
ON POINT , April 2013
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Valor in Vietnam Chronicles of Honor, Courage and Sacrifice: 1963 - 1977 This is a great book for young people to understand what their parents' generation experienced in a tough war against an unrelenting foe. The Veterans today can hold their heads high because of the stories like those told in Valor in Vietnam that chronicle the best attributes of Americans.
ARMCHAIR GENERAL, December 2012
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1781 The Decisive Year of the Revolutionary War Few books cover the last year of the war, and those that do usually focus on just Yorktown. Tonsetic uses a broad approach, showing how events fit together in the Carolinas, New York, and Virginia. He not only covers military events, but diplomacy as well. Key negotiations were underway in Europe that affected strategy and actions in America. The epilogue reviews what happened later to the major players, and shows connections to later events…. It was a year filled with highs and lows for both sides, and none could have predicted the dramatic ending in Virginia, a state without a single British soldier on its soil when the year began. Readers who want to learn how events in the various theaters tied together during this crucial year will enjoy the book.
JOURNAL OF AMERICA'S MILITARY PAST, October 2012
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“The generals who ponder these crucial questions have always been less heralded than those who led through smoke and fire. This makes John J. McLaughlin's study of one of the U.S. Army's key planners all the more welcome… The overriding argument of this biography is that an American visionary was sacrificed on the altar of Allied harmony. Historians such as the late John Keegan have praised Wedemeyer as "one of the most farsighted and intellectual military minds America has ever produced." … John J McLaughlin is to be applauded for shining a light on one of the least known U.S. commanders of the war.”
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL , September 2012
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