Military Book Reviews

Reading List: CJCS

From the Publisher:  Jacques Gansler's previous book, The Defense Industry, was hailed by Senator William Proxmire as "a superb analysis of our defense problems."  Air Force magazine called it a "brilliant dissection of the U.S. armament industry."  Now, with Affording Defense, Gansler again points the way toward a national-security policy that will enable the United States to proceed, safely and prosperously, into the 21st century...  

Reading List: Vietnam War

Set during the time-frame just prior to the Tet Offensive.  Tony Lazzarini succeeds in communicating his experience in Vietnam as a UH-1D (Huey) door gunner.   He does an outstanding job describing, from one man's tactical perspective, the emerging doctrine of air assault.  Highest Traditions also gives you a perspective of the social and emotional impact of the war on Tony and his fellow soldiers.

Reading List: Intelligence

In The Threatening Storm, Kenneth M. Pollack, one of the world's leading experts on Iraq, provides a masterly insider's perspective on the crucial issues facing the United States as it moves toward a new confrontation with Saddam Hussein.

Reading List: World War II

The War Journal of Damon "Rocky" Gause is a roller coaster ride of adventure, heroism, sacrifice and survival...