Drawing heavily on the theories of the great Prussian general Carl von Clausewitz, this politico-military assessment of the Vietnam War analyzes the strategic and tactical ideologies of the U.S. Army during the 20th century. Particularly relevant today, it stresses the futility of any military action without the full support of the people. Reprint of On Strategy: The Vietnam War in Context, Strategic Studies Institute, US Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, 1981.
The Art of War by Sun Tzu Widely regarded as "The Oldest Military Treatise in the World," this landmark work covers principles of strategy, tactics, maneuvering, communication, and supplies; the use of terrain, fire, and the seasons of the year; much more.
Classic Works on the Art of War (Boxed Set) by Sun Tzu, Niccolò Machiavelli, Carl von Clausewitz Three landmark works on military organization and strategy include the oldest treatise on the subject, Sun-Tzu's The Art of War; Machiavelli's book of the same name; and von Clausewitz's Principles of War.
The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 by A. T. Mahan Influential classic of naval history and tactics still used as text in war colleges. Read by Kaiser Wilhelm, both Roosevelts, other leaders. First paperback edition. 4 maps. 24 battle plans.
Bushido: Samurai Ethics and the Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobe This volume eloquently explains the persistence of feudal Japan's morals, ethics, and etiquette into modern times and offers illuminating contrasts of bushido traditions with other religions and philosophies.
The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: From Marathon to Waterloo by Edward Shepherd Creasy Ranging from Marathon to Waterloo, this 1851 classic of military history chronicles the battles that changed the course of history, with gripping, authoritative analyses of key events.
The Book of the Sword: With 293 Illustrations by Sir Richard F. Burton Eloquent, erudite history of the sword from prehistory to early Roman Empire. Evolution and development of early swords, variations — sabre, broadsword, cutlass, scimitar, much more.
Chronicles of the Crusades by Geoffrey Villehardouin, Jean de Joinville, Sir Frank Marzials The two most authoritative accounts of the Holy Wars — Villehardouin's Conquest of Constantinople and Joinville's Chronicle of the Crusade of St. Lewis — offer firsthand testimony of battles and their religious and political context.
The Duelling Handbook, 1829 by Joseph Hamilton This 1829 manual offered advice on everything from withdrawal of challenges to weapons. Dramatic anecdotes recount duels arising from disagreements over religion, women, gambling, and other volatile subjects.
Seven Firefights in Vietnam by John A. Cash, John Albright, Allan W. Sandstrum Based on official army records, these eyewitness accounts offer a brief history of the Vietnam conflict from 1965 to 1968, conveying the heroism and horror of warfare.
On Guerrilla Warfare by Mao Tse-tung, Samuel B Griffith The first documented, systematic study of a truly revolutionary subject, this 1937 text remains the definitive guide to guerrilla warfare. It concisely explains unorthodox strategies that transform disadvantages into benefits.
