The Capture of the German Rocket Secrets (1945)
In February 1945, Peter Beasley, who was serving as a colonel in the U.S. Army at the…
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The study of military history is significant for various reasons. Military history reveals the underlying causes of conflicts and the motivations of the participants. This comprehension can aid in averting related conflicts in the future. The insights gained from the Second World War have significantly influenced the contemporary world, notably through the formation of the United Nations, the development of international human rights legislation, and the advocacy of democracy and free trade. Military history can disclose lessons only if we are receptive to learning, and it possesses practical applications pertinent to the contemporary world. All military literature in this library is accessible for download in PDF format.
Military Uniforms of the World in Colour (published 1968)
Various Wars Books
This book illustrates 512 military uniforms of the world from the year 1506 until 1965. It provides a pocket encyclopedia of the soldiers of the world, with their history and heritage. The authenticity of the illustrations has been checked with the principal military museums of the nations concerned and the text gives not only the details of ind...
The Stilwell Papers (1972)
WWII Books
The author has created the Stilwell Papers from the private diaries, notes and letters of General Joseph Stilwell (nicknamed “Vinegar Joe”). They offer an interesting perspective on the U.S. relations with China in the past and present (Nationalist and Communist China).
Who's Who in Military History (published 1976)
General Military Books
After the last shell was fired on the western front in the First World War. and the last bullet was spent, the study of war and military history was cast by society into the outer circles of Hell. True, the mountain of memoirs, debates, arguments and petty squabbles grew every year, but the serious study of war went out of fashion. Now, in an ag...
The Official Dictionary of Military Terms (published 1988)
General Military Books
This hardbound edition contains the complete text of the official Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms and was compiled and prepared by The Joint Military Terminology Group under the direction and authority of The Joint Chiefs of Staff, in coordination with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Service...
Military Intelligence Blunders (published 1999)
Various Wars Books
The Falklands, Yom Kippur, Tet and Pearl Harbor? Avoidable intelligence blunders or much worse? Altogether a compelling read from someone who knows the business. "Military Intelligence", runs the old saying, "is a contradiction in terms". This weary old joke has about the same impact on professional intelligence officers as jokes about striking ...
The U.S. Navy SEAL Survival Handbook (published 2012)
General Military Books
Life can change in an instant. One moment you’re trekking along a mountain ridge, and then you’re suddenly struck by a rattlesnake. One minute you’re skiing down a mountain, the next you’re facing an oncoming avalanche. This handbook is all about developing the SEAL survival mind-set, and arming yourself with the appropriate survival techniques ...
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