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Americas Army Book
Since the end of the draft in 1973, the U.S. military has relied on voluntary enlistment to fill its ranks. Despite early problems, the All-Volunteer Force (AVF) has largely succeeded, maintaining the Army even in wartime, a situation not originally envisioned. Beth Bailey, Pro­fessor of History at Temple University, has produced a scholarly, readable, and largely sympathetic work on the Army’s shift to the AVF

price: $25.00
Since the end of the draft in 1973, the U.S. military has relied on voluntary enlistment to fill its ranks. Despite early problems, the All-Volunteer Force (AVF) has largely succeeded, maintaining the Army even in wartime, a situation not originally envisioned. Beth Bailey, Pro­fessor of History at Temple University, has produced a scholarly, readable, and largely sympathetic work on the Army’s shift to the AVF


The Day of Battle
The Day of Battle By Rick Atkinson A follow-up to the Pulitzer-winning, An Army at Dawn, writer Rick Atkinson’s second installment in "The Liberation Trilogy" follows the events of the Italian campaign in 1943 and 1944. The book begins with the Allied invasion of Sicily and the inevitable offensive on the Italian peninsula that followed.

price: $29.99
The Day of Battle
By Rick Atkinson

A follow-up to the Pulitzer-winning, An Army at Dawn, writer Rick Atkinson’s second installment in


The Pentagon: A History
The Pentagon: A History The untold story of the wartime race to build the Pentagon - and to restore it sixty years later.

price: $29.99
The Pentagon: A History
The untold story of the wartime race to build the Pentagon - and to restore it sixty years later.


U.S. Army Infantry Edited by Major General Jerry A. White
U.S Army Infantry is a comprehensive history of the U.S. Army’s Infantry branch from the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775 through the current Global War on Terrorism. The text of U.S Army Infantry is enhanced by dozens of vintage photographs, portraits, recruiting posters, and artwork.

price: $32.00
U.S Army Infantry is a comprehensive history of the U.S. Army’s Infantry branch from the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775 through the current Global War on Terrorism.  The text of U.S Army Infantry is enhanced by dozens of vintage photographs, portraits, recruiting posters, and artwork.


World War II: A Chronology of War
World War II: A Chronology of War A detailed chronology of the events leading up to the entry of the United States into World War II. This lavishly illustrated volume covers all four branches of the U.S. armed forces - Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force - and their role in the Allied victory over the Axis Powers.

price: $35.00
World War II: A Chronology of War

A detailed chronology of the events leading up to the entry of the United States into World War II. This lavishly illustrated volume covers all four branches of the U.S. armed forces - Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force - and their role in the Allied victory over the Axis Powers.


Berlin and the American Military: A Cold War Chronicle
Berlin and the American Military: A Cold War Chronicle In words and illustrations, this work recounts the story of Berlin during the Cold War and the thousands of American soldiers and their families who served and lived there. Although they were conquerors, the American soldiers became the guardians of the people of West Berlin, developing a unique relationship, which allowed them to persevere and eventually help to reunify the nation beginning in 1989.

price: $25.00
Berlin and the American Military: A Cold War Chronicle

In words and illustrations, this work recounts the story of Berlin during the Cold War and the thousands of American soldiers and their families who served and lived there. Although they were conquerors, the American soldiers became the guardians of the people of West Berlin, developing a unique relationship, which allowed them to persevere and eventually help to reunify the nation beginning in 1989.


Iraq and Back
Iraq and Back By Colonel Kim Olson, USAF (ret.) In April 2003, soon after Operation Iraqi Freedom had been declared a success, President Bush sent retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Jay Garner to Iraq to rebuild the country. As Garner’s executive officer, Colonel Olson was part of the senior leadership circle charged with the reconstruction of Iraq’s infrastructure, humanitarian assistance, and laying the foundation for a democratic process to take hold. But not long after their arrival in the rubble and ruin of Iraq, the political, military, and economic wheels ground to a halt and theirs became mission improbable. Colonel Olson explains the how and why.

price: $23.00
Iraq and Back
By Colonel Kim Olson, USAF (ret.)

In April 2003, soon after Operation Iraqi Freedom had been declared a success, President Bush sent retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Jay Garner to Iraq to rebuild the country. As Garner’s executive officer, Colonel Olson was part of the senior leadership circle charged with the reconstruction of Iraq’s infrastructure, humanitarian assistance, and laying the foundation for a democratic process to take hold. But not long after their arrival in the rubble and ruin of Iraq, the political, military, and economic wheels ground to a halt and theirs became mission improbable. Colonel Olson explains the how and why.


The Army Book
The Army. A detailed account on the development of the United States Army from the founding of the nation to the present day. This volume features chapters on Legends, the Noncommissioned Officers of the Army, Medal of Honor awardees, the Army’s role in building the nation and hundreds of illustrations.

price: $24.99
The Army. 

A detailed account on the development of the United States Army from the founding of the nation to the present day. This volume features chapters on Legends, the Noncommissioned Officers of the Army, Medal of Honor awardees, the Army’s role in building the nation and hundreds of illustrations.


The Long Road Home: A Story of War and Family
The Long Road Home: By Martha Raddatz This is signed by the author. The chief White House correspondent for ABC News, Martha Raddatz, follows a platoon from the 1st Cavalry Division which was on a community-outreach mission in Baghdad’s Sadr City district in April 2004. This district soon became an enclave of insurgency and the platoon was caught in a firefight with the Shiite Mahdi Army. The Long Road Home details the increasingly desperate and unquestionably heroic attempts to save the troops and the ordeal of the soldiers’ families on the homefront as they learn the fate of their loved ones.

price: $17.99
The Long Road Home:
By Martha Raddatz
This is signed by the author.

The chief White House correspondent for ABC News, Martha Raddatz, follows a platoon from the 1st Cavalry Division which was on a community-outreach mission in Baghdad’s Sadr City district in April 2004. This district soon became an enclave of insurgency and the platoon was caught in a firefight with the Shiite Mahdi Army. The Long Road Home details the increasingly desperate and unquestionably heroic attempts to save the troops and the ordeal of the soldiers’ families on the homefront as they learn the fate of their loved ones.

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