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Beyond Fireworks: What July 4th Should Remind Us About the Revolution
On this 250th year since the American Revolutionary war began, a look at the hard-won fight for independence—and the books that bring its struggles…
Jul 4
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Phil Gentile
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D-Day, June 6, 1944: Enduring Lessons from the Beaches of Operation OVERLORD
Reflections on World War II Leadership, Strategy and Sacrifice from the Allied landings on Normandy
Jun 6
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Phil Gentile
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D-Day, June 6, 1944: Enduring Lessons from the Beaches of Operation OVERLORD
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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
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David Gran
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The Road to D-Day: What Made Operation Overlord Possible
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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
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David Gran
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Charting the Seas of History: Honoring James Hornfischer
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Beijing’s New Barges and the Taiwan Invasion that Never Was
What WWII’s Operation CAUSEWAY Can Teach Us about Deterrence and the PLA’s Invasion Plans
May 17
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Phil Gentile
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Beijing’s New Barges and the Taiwan Invasion that Never Was
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The Commandant’s Reading List on Innovation: Part 2
From Guadalcanal to future wars—these five books reveal how Marines must think to remain relevant in the decades ahead
May 13
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David Gran
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The Commandant’s Reading List on Innovation: Part 2
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Military Thinking Across Time: April Journal Roundup
From Civil War memory to maritime power and modern irregular warfare—insights shaping America’s strategic mind.
Apr 29
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David Gran
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Silent. Deadly. Unseen.
Honoring National Submarine Day with powerful stories, legendary subs, and the technology defining tomorrow’s undersea battlespace.
Apr 18
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David Gran
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Silent. Deadly. Unseen.
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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
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David Gran
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Innovation on the Commandant’s List: What Marines Are Reading in 2025 (Part 1)
A closer look at the evolving Marine Corps reading list and the books guiding the next generation of warfighters.
Mar 25
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David Gran
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Innovation on the Commandant’s List: What Marines Are Reading in 2025 (Part 1)
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Happy 83rd Birthday, Seabees
We Build, We Fight
Mar 5
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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
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David Gran
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