Naval Power

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

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 •

Silent. Deadly. Unseen.

Honoring National Submarine Day with powerful stories, legendary subs, and the technology defining tomorrow’s undersea battlespace.

Apr 18 •

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 •

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 •

Happy 83rd Birthday, Seabees

We Build, We Fight

Mar 5 •

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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