Welcome to The Military Reading Room
History, Strategy, and Insights
We’re Dave Gran and Phil Gentile, two retired Marine Corps Intelligence Officers with a shared passion for military history, strategy, and the critical issues shaping our world. After decades of service and countless hours immersed in military literature, we realized the need for a platform that brings together insightful books, thoughtful analysis, and meaningful discussions.
Why Subscribe?
The Military Reading Room delivers concise, insightful, and engaging content that helps you:
Gain historical context for today’s military and global conflicts.
Discover new and classic books that shape military thought and leadership.
Stay informed on emerging military technologies, key weapon systems, and strategic developments.
Join a like-minded community of readers, veterans, historians, and thinkers passionate about military topics.
Every post is crafted to provoke thought, enrich understanding, and inspire deeper reading.
What You Can Expect
Our posts deliver carefully curated content across a variety of themes:
Future History: Understand today’s conflicts by exploring historical contexts.
New Reads: Summaries of timely, highly regarded books.
From the Book Vault: Revisiting timeless classics with enduring lessons.
Book Reviews: In-depth evaluations, often with perspectives from military professionals.
Military Happenings: Insights from military doctrines, policies, and strategic objectives.
Emerging Technology: The role of innovation in shaping modern warfare.
What Are They Reading?: Books shaping the minds of respected military leaders.
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Together, we’ll explore the past, analyze the present, and better understand the future.
