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Author Spotlight: Thomas Cleaver - Air Warfare Historian and Storyteller
From World War II to Vietnam, Thomas Cleaver brings readers beyond aircraft and operations into the strategy, leadership, and human realities of air…
May 19
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Phil Gentile
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Reading Stephen E. Ambrose: 5 Books to Start With - Author Spotlight
A focused guide to Ambrose’s books on war, command, and the American military experience
Apr 6
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David Gran
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Author Spotlight: Mark Bowden — From Black Hawk Down to the Iran Hostage Crisis
A Military Reading Room look at the author behind Black Hawk Down and Guests of the Ayatollah, whose work captures the chaos and courage of modern war
Mar 6
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David Gran
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Author Spotlight: William Manchester’s Legacy of War, Leadership, and Biography
Discover the life and works of a Marine turned master storyteller—from the Pacific War to Churchill’s finest hour.
Dec 16, 2025
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David Gran
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Author Spotlight: James M. McPherson and the Legacy of Civil War History
Discover why McPherson’s work—especially Battle Cry of Freedom—continues to shape how we understand America’s defining conflict
Oct 7, 2025
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David Gran
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Rick Atkinson Returns in 2025—Here’s What to Read First
From the American Revolution to World War II and Desert Storm, Atkinson delivers operational depth and narrative power that Military Reading Room…
Aug 29, 2025
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David Gran
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Why Max Hastings Is a Must-Read for Military History Fans
Our latest Author Spotlight unpacks the historian's most essential works—from World War I to the Falklands—and why they still matter today
Jun 21, 2025
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David Gran
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Charting the Seas of History: Honoring James Hornfischer
A deep dive into the defining works of a master naval historian—and the battles that shaped a century
May 27, 2025
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David Gran
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Author Spotlight Series: Admiral James Stavridis
Explore the essential reads and naval insights from one of the most influential military thinkers of the 21st century.
Apr 11, 2025
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David Gran
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The Essential John Keegan: 10 Must-Read Books on War and Strategy
A handpicked selection of Keegan’s most impactful works, offering deep insights into war, intelligence, and command
Feb 4, 2025
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David Gran
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