TOP 10 GREATEST GENERALS IN HISTORY - Ancient to Pre-Modern

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  • Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man

    • ASIN: 1501135945
    • ISBN: 1501135945
    • Brand: Simon & Schuster
    • Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster

  • On Desperate Ground: The Marines at The Reservoir, the Korean War's Greatest Battle

    • ASIN: B078VWRSXM
    • Manufacturer: Doubleday

    "Superb...A masterpiece of thorough research, deft pacing and arresting detail...This war story — the fight to break out of a frozen hell near the Chosin Reservoir — has been told many times before. But Sides tells it exceedingly well, with fresh research, gritty scenes and cinematic sweep."—Washington PostFrom the New York Times bestselli... [Read More]

  • Grant

    • ASIN: 159420487X
    • ISBN: 9781594204876
    • Manufacturer: Penguin Press

    The #1 New York Times bestseller.New York Times Book Review 10 Best Books of 2017Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Chernow returns with a sweeping and dramatic portrait of one of our most compelling generals and presidents, Ulysses S. Grant.   Ulysses S. Grant's life has typically been misunderstood. All too often he is caricatured as a chronic loser and... [Read More]

  • War and Peace: FDR's Final Odyssey: D-Day to Yalta, 1943-1945 (3) (FDR at War)

    • ASIN: 0544876806
    • ISBN: 0544876806
    • Brand: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
    • Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

    To mark the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, the stirring climax to Nigel Hamilton’s three-part saga of FDR at war—proof that he was WWII’s key strategist, even on his deathbed. “A first-class, lens-changing work.” —James N. Mattis, former United States Secretary of Defense Nigel Hamilton's celebrated trilogy culminates with a story of triump... [Read More]

  • Churchill: Walking with Destiny

    • ASIN: B079R3VH13
    • Manufacturer: Viking

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of The Wall Street Journal’s Ten Best Books of 2018One of The Economist’s Best Books of 2018One of The New York Times’s Notable Books of 2018“Unarguably the best single-volume biography of Churchill . . . A brilliant feat of storytelling, monumental in scope, yet put together with tenderness for a man who had a... [Read More]

  • Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors

    • ASIN: 0804189765
    • ISBN: 0804189765
    • Brand: CROWN
    • Manufacturer: Crown

    #1 New York Times bestseller | Amazon "Best Books of the Month"A vibrant collection of oil paintings and stories by President George W. Bush honoring the sacrifice and courage of America’s military veterans.  With Forewords by former First Lady Laura Bush and General Peter Pace, 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.    Growing out of Pre... [Read More]

  • Tigers in the Mud: The Combat Career of German Panzer Commander Otto Carius (Stackpole Military History Series)

    • UPC: 011557029116
    • ASIN: 0811729117
    • ISBN: 9780811729116
    • Brand: Stackpole Books
    • Manufacturer: Stackpole Books

    WWII began with a metallic roar as the German Blitzkrieg raced across Europe, spearheaded by the most dreaded weapon of the 20th century: the Panzer. No German tank better represents that thundering power than the infamous Tiger, and Otto Carius was one of the most successful commanders to ever take a Tiger into battle, destroying well over 150 ene... [Read More]

  • Master And Commander

    • ASIN: B000I9U99K

  • magFlags Large Flag Used by The Yugoslav Partisans in The Territory of The Military Commander in Serbia and in Areas of The Independent State of Croatia Where Serbs Lived | Landscape Flag | 1.35m&s

    • ASIN: B0173GAEYK
    • Brand: magFlags
    • Manufacturer: magFlags

    Flag: Used by the Yugoslav Partisans in the Territory of the Military Commander in Serbia and in areas of the Independent State of Croatia where Serbs lived landscape flag | 1.35m² | 14.5sqft | 80x160cm | 30x60inch Serbian Partisans Used by the Yugoslav Partisans in the Territory of the Military Commander in Serbia and in areas of the Independent ... [Read More]

  • The Way of the SEAL: Think Like An Elite Warrior to Lead and Succeed

    • ASIN: 1621452115
    • ISBN: 1621452115
    • Brand: Divine Mark
    • Manufacturer: Reader's Digest

    Blending the tactics he learned from America’s elite force with lessons from the Spartans, samurai, Apache scouts, and other great warrior traditions, Mark Divine has distilled the fundamentals of success into eight powerful principles that will transform you into the leader you always knew you could be. Learn to think like a SEAL and lead.Want t... [Read More]

  • Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control from Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond

    • ASIN: B000FC0O7M
    • Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster

  • The Guns at Last Light: The War in Western Europe, 1944-1945 (The Liberation Trilogy Book 3)

    • ASIN: B009LRWHQI
    • Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Co.

    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe magnificent conclusion to Rick Atkinson's acclaimed Liberation Trilogy about the Allied triumph in Europe during World War IIIt is the twentieth century's unrivaled epic: at a staggering price, the United States and its allies liberated Europe and vanquished Hitler. In the first two volumes of his bestselling Liberat... [Read More]

  • Echo in Ramadi: The Firsthand Story of US Marines in Iraq's Deadliest City

    • ASIN: 1621577341
    • ISBN: 1621577341
    • Manufacturer: Regnery History

    Ranked in the "Top 10 Military Books of 2018" by Military Times.  "In war, destruction is everywhere. It eats everything around you. Sometimes it eats at you." —Major Scott Huesing, Echo Company Commander From the winter of 2006 through the spring of 2007, two-hundred-fifty Marines from Echo Company, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment ... [Read More]

  • Submarine X-1

    • UPC: 027616921727
    • ASIN: B00079ZACC
    • Brand: CAAN,JAMES
    • Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)

    Academy Award(r) nominee* James Caan commands a covert naval operation in this riveting drama inspired by an amazing true story discovered in declassified British War Office files. With "first-class underwater photography" (Variety) and taut suspense, this tale of heroism paved the way for films like The Hunt for Red October.Commander Bolton (Caan)... [Read More]

  • AO Eyewear American Optical - Original Pilot Aviator Sunglasses with Bayonet Temple and Gold Frame, Calobar Green Glass Lens

    • UPC: 090577321929
    • ASIN: B004MARWSW
    • Brand: AO Eyewear
    • Size: 52mm
    • Manufacturer: American Optical

    The U.S. Armed Forces' best-kept secret now available in the consumer market. Performance-tested sunglasses with classic aviator styling. The General has been a favorite of U.S. military pilots for more than 50 years. Engineered to rigid military specifications and issued to millions of U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen since 1958.The rug... [Read More]

  • The Mission, the Men, and Me: Lessons from a Former Delta Force Commander

    • ASIN: 0425236579
    • ISBN: 0425236579
    • Brand: Berkley Publishing Group
    • Manufacturer: Dutton Caliber

    “A book about the complexities of combat that's just as applicable for dealing with the complexities of business and our personal lives.”—Kevin Sharer, chairman and CEO, AmgenAs a commander of Delta Force-the most elite counter—terrorist organization in the world—Pete Blaber took part in some of the most dangerous, controversial, and sign... [Read More]

  • The Germans in Normandy

    • ASIN: B00BCOW254
    • Manufacturer: Pen & Sword Military

    This account of the D-Day invasion—from the German point of view—includes maps and photos.   The Allied invasion of Northern France was the greatest combined operation in the history of warfare. Up until now, it has been recorded from the attackers’ point of view—whereas the defenders’ angle has been largely ignored.   While the Germans... [Read More]

  • General George Patton - Great Americans - Postage Stamp (1953) & 22kt Gold Replica Stamp plus Info Card - Postal Commemorative Society, 2001 - World War II, Military, Field Commander, Battle of the Bulge, Tanks

    • ASIN: B07TVDF1Q5

    A beautiful presentation panel produced by the Postal Commemorative Society from the Great Americans on United States Stamps Collection. Issued between 2000-2001 & out of print, the piece measures 4.25" x 7.5" and features an original, mint condition stamp, depicting General George Patton, matched with it's Exact Replica in Gleaming 22kt Gold. The ... [Read More]

  • CafePress Ideal 1961 T Shirt 100% Cotton T-Shirt Military Green

    • ASIN: B07TC84MGX
    • Brand: CafePress
    • Size: Large
    • Manufacturer: CafePress

    CafePress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion. With thousands of designs to choose from, you are certain to find the unique item you've been seeking. This standard fit short-sleeve t-shirt features a comfortable crew neck and quality construction, making it the perfect graphic tee gift for both men and women. The s... [Read More]

  • Hue 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam

    • ASIN: 0802127002
    • ISBN: 080212769X
    • Brand: ATLANTIC
    • Manufacturer: Atlantic Monthly Press

    A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist in History Winner of the 2018 Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Greene Award for a distinguished work of nonfiction The first battle book from Mark Bowden since his #1 New York Times bestseller Black Hawk Down, Hue 1968 is the story of the centerpiece of the Tet Offensive and a turning point in the American... [Read More]

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