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October 2024: Book Reviews & Insights from Leading Military Journals
Last month, we continued our journey into military publication book reviews, and now we are happy to present the third installment for October 2024. Building on the momentum from August and September, this edition features another carefully curated selection of books reviewed across military journals.
Again, rather than providing detailed descriptions of each book, we have let the titles speak for themselves, trusting their thoughtfully chosen names to capture your interest. As Sun Tzu observed, "In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity," these publications offer a wealth of opportunities to deepen your understanding amidst the complexities of military strategy and history. Some of these resources require a subscription, so we have included links to their websites and membership pages for your convenience. While subscribing to every military journal can be expensive, we recommend focusing on the one that best matches your professional and personal interests. Regularly reading their articles and book reviews is a valuable way to stay informed and expand your military reading list.
Our review of the October military journals highlights a mix of historical analysis, modern military operations, and strategic thought. This month’s selections include The Dawn of Guerrilla Warfare, which examines why insurgent tactics that succeeded against Napoleon faltered in the U.S.-Mexican War, and First Fights in Fallujah, an account of the Marine’s experiences during Operation Vigilant Resolve in 2004. World on the Brink offers a perspective on how America can outpace China in the race for global dominance. At the same time, Purpose and Power traces U.S. grand strategy from its revolutionary roots to modern-day challenges. For readers drawn to recent conflicts, They Will Have to Die Now recounts the battle for Mosul and the fall of the Caliphate. Rounding out the selection, The Melting Point provides a thought-provoking analysis of high command and warfare in the 21st Century. Whether you’re interested in history, modern strategy, or leadership lessons, these works offer insights for everyone.
Military Review - The Professional Journal of the U.S. Army - Army University Press
Military Review Website (No Subscription required)
The Dawn of Guerrilla Warfare: Why the Tactics of Insurgents against Napoleon Failed in the US Mexican War
Benjamin J. Swenson, Pen and Sword Military, 2024
First Fights in Fallujah: Marines During Operation Vigilant Resolve, in Iraq, April 2004
LtCol David E. Kelly USMC (Ret), Casemate, 2023
Proceedings - U.S. Naval Institute Press
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World on the Brink: How America can Beat China in the Race for the 21st Century
Dmitri Alperovitch and Garrett M. Graff, Public Affairs, 2024
Purpose and Power: U.S. Grand Strategy from the Revolutionary Era to the Present
Donald Stoker, Cambridge University Press, 2024
The Marine Corps Gazette: Marine Corps Association
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They Will Have to Die Now: Mosul and the Fall of the Caliphate
James Verini, W.W. Norton & Company, 2019
The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century
Gen Kenneth F. McKenzie USMC (Ret), Naval Institute Press, 2024
You can find our full review here: The Melting Point
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