Military History

​*** OVER 210,000 WEST POINT MILITARY HISTORY SERIES SETS IN PRINT ​***Prepared by the United States Air Force Academy’s Department of History, this atlas is designed to provide an understanding of the strategies of modern warfare through past military decisions--both right and wrong. Beginning with the historic 1631 Battle of Breitenfield, this atlas goes on to cover strategies used during ...

​*** OVER 210,000 WEST POINT MILITARY HISTORY SERIES SETS IN PRINT ​***Based upon the popular teaching atlases of the West Point Military History Series, the newest atlas in this series provides an insightful look at the military stategies, troop movements, physical terrain, and key engagements that shaped the course of modern warfare. This atlas covers over one hundred years of military ...

​*** OVER 210,000 WEST POINT MILITARY HISTORY SERIES SETS IN PRINT ​***World War I marked the end of the old military order and the beginning of the era of mechanized warfare. This is a thorough examination of the campaigns of the “war to end all wars.” It analyzes the development of military theory and practice from the prewar period of Bismark’s Prussia to the creation of the League of ...

​*** OVER 210,000 WEST POINT MILITARY HISTORY SERIES SETS IN PRINT ​***This fascinating study takes the reader from the early years of Napoleon’s career to his defeat at Waterloo. It is a penetrating look at the technology, tactics, logistics, strategy, and outstanding generalship that created an empire.

​*** OVER 210,000 WEST POINT MILITARY HISTORY SERIES SETS IN PRINT ​***This fascinating study takes the reader from the early years of Napoleon’s career to his defeat at Waterloo. It is a penetrating look at the technology, tactics, logistics, strategy, and outstanding generalship that created an empire.

​*** OVER 210,000 WEST POINT MILITARY HISTORY SERIES SETS IN PRINT ​***World War I marked the end of the old military order and the beginning of the era of mechanized warfare. This is a thorough examination of the campaigns of the “war to end all wars.” It analyzes the development of military theory and practice from the prewar period of Bismark’s Prussia to the creation of the League of ...

​*** OVER 210,000 WEST POINT MILITARY HISTORY SERIES SETS IN PRINT ​***Beginning with a look at the readiness of the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy and the United States armed forces, this book gives a detailed account of the Allies’ brutal five-year struggle with Japan. It examines the interrelationship of land, sea, and air forces as they battled over the vast reaches of the Pacific ...

​*** OVER 210,000 WEST POINT MILITARY HISTORY SERIES SETS IN PRINT ​***From the prewar development of the German war machine to the ultimate victory of the Allied coalition, here is an in-depth analysis of the battles that raged on the Western and Eastern Fronts. It examines the major strategies, the innovative tactics, and the new generation of weapons—along with the people who used them.

​*** OVER 210,000 WEST POINT MILITARY HISTORY SERIES SETS IN PRINT ​***This campaign-by-campaign account of the Civil War examines the economic, social, political, and military aspects of this turbulent period.

​*** OVER 210,000 WEST POINT MILITARY HISTORY SERIES SETS IN PRINT ​***This campaign-by-campaign account of the Civil War examines the economic, social, political, and military aspects of this turbulent period.

​*** OVER 210,000 WEST POINT MILITARY HISTORY SERIES SETS IN PRINT ​***Beginning with a look at the readiness of the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy and the United States armed forces, this book gives a detailed account of the Allies’ brutal five-year struggle with Japan. It examines the interrelationship of land, sea, and air forces as they battled over the vast reaches of the Pacific ...

​*** OVER 210,000 WEST POINT MILITARY HISTORY SERIES SETS IN PRINT ​***From the prewar development of the German war machine to the ultimate victory of the Allied coalition, here is an in-depth analysis of the battles that raged on the Western and Eastern Fronts. It examines the major strategies, the innovative tactics, and the new generation of weapons—along with the people who used them.

These unique full-color books capture the events and emotions of times gone by through beautiful postcard images, personal messages, and captivating text. Each book is designed to bring alive not only the sights of the last century, but also the sentiments—whether those of a young actress telling her family that she’s landed a job with Rudy Vallee’s revue, or of an army corporal letting his ...