Intelligence

Military Professional Journals – March 2026

Four journal-reviewed books on reconnaissance in Vietnam, Cold War deterrence, American intelligence, and the strategic uses of economic power

Mar 17 • David Gran

Pearl Harbor and the Cost of Strategic Surprise

Three classic books reveal how intelligence warning failures, poor coordination, and missed signals left the U.S. unprepared for Pearl Harbor.

Jan 22 • David Gran

The Fourth Intelligence Revolution

Why Anthony Vinci Argues Espionage and Citizenship Must Adapt to the Information Age

Jan 21 • Phil Gentile

Inside October’s Military Journals: Reading for the Profession of Arms

From Vietnam’s electronic warriors to Eisenhower’s rise and the AI-driven battlefields ahead—this month’s selections remind us why study and reflection…

Oct 21, 2025 • Phil Gentile

Forgotten Hot Skies of the Cold War

How high-risk aerial surveillance shaped the Cold War, still defines great-power competition, and forged today’s intelligence architecture.

Sep 26, 2025 • Phil Gentile

69 Books and 23 Podcasts the DIA Recommended in 2022

Explore the DIA’s picks on global analysis, leadership, and history—insightful tools for commanders, scholars, and curious minds

Aug 19, 2025 • David Gran

The Road to D-Day: What Made Operation Overlord Possible

Strategic bombing, Atlantic warfare, and elaborate deception set the stage for the most ambitious invasion in history

Jun 3, 2025 • David Gran

Practicing Intelligence: Providing Support to Combat Operations

Intelligence on the Frontline: What Doctrine Doesn’t Teach You from a Veteran Intelligence Officer

Feb 20, 2025 • Phil Gentile

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 • David Gran

The Lead-Up to Pearl Harbor: What Three Books Reveal About Intelligence and Preparedness

From Intelligence Lapses to Triumphs: What Pearl Harbor Taught Us About War Preparation

Nov 26, 2024 • David Gran

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