Customer Review: This was one of the best books on destroyermen and the war they fought from the decks of small ships against overwhelming odds. Being a retired chief gunnersmate, I can relate to the different stories as well as the tactics used by both sides. I've studied modern naval tactics as well as being... more info
Customer Review: Honestly, I've never been a WWII history buff - but I might be now. Once I started reading this book (the subject of which I ashamedly knew nothing about beforehand) I absolutely could not put the book down. Truly these men (or boys) showed their courage and their love of freedom and country... more info
Customer Review: Author Tully has produced an excellent work on the Battle of Surigao Strait, primarily from the Japanese side, and made a definite contribution to English literature on the Pacific War. Prior to reading Tully's book, I had thought of Nishimura as some sort of naval Kamikase following orders to no... more info
Customer Review: A central thesis of Kaplan's book is that the U.S. is now an empire with global reach. I just don't agree with his premise. If we are an empire, we're pretty bad at it. What is true is that the U.S. military has succumbed to "mission creep" with little or no public debate. Why are we training troops... more info
Customer Review: As described. shipped in a timely manner. would buy from again. Good book only becuase I was told I needed to buy it. Would not have purchased it on my own.
Customer Review: Tillman's book on the Marianas Turkey Shoot has great research and great details. It covers the massive air sea battle that marked the end of Imperial Japan's naval aviator forces and I just didn't like the writing style. Tillman assumes a strange level of knowledge by the reader. For example... more info
Customer Review: A story not well known, told with incredible detail and imagination where needed,but based on extensive research. It brings this great tragedy alive with amazing reality and feeling for those who lost their lives. A fast and must read.
Customer Review: Brewer's book tells how presidents have consistently drummed up support for foreign wars by appealing to what Americans want to believe about themselves. Six wars - the Philippine War, WWI, WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Iraq War, are examined. The chief message has been that... more info
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