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Ortiz’s War: The Remarkable True Story of OSS Saboteur Peter J. Ortiz
Nick Reynolds and Katie Sanders deliver the authoritative account of Peter Ortiz, the legendary OSS Marine who fought behind enemy lines in occupied…
Aug 25
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Phil Gentile
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A Conversation about Ortiz’s War: The Allies’ Secret Weapon Against the Nazis in France
The co-authors of a new Peter J. Ortiz biography discuss the OSS Marine whose daring exploits behind enemy lines in France distinguished him as one of…
Jul 7
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Nicholas Reynolds
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Katie S. Sanders
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Rediscovering General George Marshall
David Roll's masterful biography reveals how Marshall's character, selfless service and strategic leadership shaped the American century.
Jun 9
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Phil Gentile
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Publisher Intelligence: May 2026
A May 2026 look at new and forthcoming books from military, university, naval, and independent publishers
May 6
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David Gran
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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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Pearl Harbor and the Cost of Strategic Surprise
Three books that examine strategic warning, leadership failure, and enduring intelligence lessons
Jan 22
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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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WWII Pacific Naval Commanders: Nimitz, Halsey, & Spruance
Strategic Leadership and Decisions That Shaped the U.S. Navy’s Victory in the Pacific War
Dec 11, 2025
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David Gran
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Military Publisher Intelligence - November 2025
Explore new releases on Taiwan deterrence, John Boyd’s legacy, and Patton’s battlefield drive—plus free downloads from service presses
Nov 21, 2025
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David Gran
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Gladwell’s “The Bomber Mafia” and the Evolution of Strategic Airpower
A sweeping look at the evolution of strategic bombing during World War II, culminating in the Pacific air war that reshaped the trajectory of airpower.
Nov 15, 2025
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Phil Gentile
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Evans Carlson’s China Years and the Birth of Marine Raiders
A review of Stephen Platt’s The Raider, chronicling Evans Carlson’s journey from Mao’s army to the Pacific front and shaping tactics still influencing…
Oct 3, 2025
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Nicholas Reynolds
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Sara
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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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