book reviews
Reviews of must-read military books including military history, veteran memoirs, the politics of defense and of war.
- Top Story - January 2019
The 10 Most Disturbing Books About World War II
Two nuclear explosions. 80 million dead. More war crimes than any other event in human history. Entire continents turned upside-down. That's World War II in a nutshell.
Cato ConroyPublished 5 years ago in Serve 10 Shocking War Criminal Books You Must Read
For history buffs and wartime aficionados, there is nothing more riveting than a first hand of account of someone entrenched in a shocking historical event. POW have endured some of the most painstaking experiences a human can possibly be subjected to. Despite their harrowing experiences though, plenty of survivors have chronicled their own trials and tribulations as prisoners of war. War books—both true and fictional in nature—have shed light on some truly awful events, helping readers get a better perspective of the ghastly horrors of war, and the impact they have on society as a whole.
Greg BogartPublished 5 years ago in Serve10 Shocking Memoirs Written by Vietnam War Veterans
They were young—some even teenagers. They were sent off to war against their will and told to fight for their country, despite their homeland never being attacked. They were the brave soldiers who were drafted to fight the Vietnam War.
Buddy BrownPublished 5 years ago in Serve- Top Story - December 2018
10 Heartbreaking Books About WWII
World War II was a traumatic time in the history of the human race, but if you don't have quite the right stomach for the best war movies streaming right now, then there are many heartbreaking books about WWII that still tell the tale. These great books of war and tragedy want to bring you back into that time period to experience it as if it were first hand. The purpose of literature is to try to reenact a moment in time or to create a fictional story through the magic of words. The best authors are magicians with pen and paper. Many famous writers even joined the military to fight for their respective country. Whether they lived it or not, however, writers can take us into the concentration camps, move us with a love story, or guide us along the war path of soviet officers. They show the reader what it was like for all involved in the war. It was a heartbreaking time, but these books are worth reading because, heartbreaking or not, the time period needs to be remembered.
Morgan E. WestlingPublished 5 years ago in Serve 10 Books About the Civil War That Will Make You Rethink Everything
Books about the Civil War can help us discuss issues of race and reunion, and try to rethink the war in modern times. It’s always interesting to hear the difference in perspective between the soldiers of the Confederacy and the soldiers of the Union. This war was one of the most controversial times in our country’s history, and because of this, many people are still divided on what exactly happened, who was right, and ultimately, who won the war. Of course, no one is still living today from that time period, but we have many books on the Civil War to help us understand American history a little more clearly.
Morgan E. WestlingPublished 5 years ago in Serve10 Must Read Books About the War in Afghanistan
We’ve been at war for well over a decade now. Even though the conflicts have settled down, there are still men and women in Afghanistan and Iraq serving their country with honor. The Middle East is still a pretty unstable place, and there are plenty of men and women who come home changed. For many of them, they return to a life that is so profoundly different, that they struggle every day to find some normalcy. For others, they decide to write about their experiences. The result is plenty of must read books about the war in Afghanistan.
Nathaniel Channing IIIPublished 5 years ago in ServeThe Best War Strategy Books Ever Written
The strategic minds of the instrumental people behind civil wars, world wars, and ancient war are not easy to interpret. That being said, some authors have taken the time to delve into the details and explain the art of strategy to us every day folk. Some of the best war strategy books were written by previous generals, educated biographers, and researchers who spent years studying military strategy and the way it has transformed through the centuries.
Morgan E. WestlingPublished 5 years ago in Serve- Top Story - June 2018
Must Read Military Leader Biographies
An unfortunate truth is that war has existed since the dawn of mankind. For all the destruction it inevitably causes, war has revealed some truly brilliant minds and larger-than-life figures in the history of the world. This list of military leader biographies provides a brief look at some of the greatest and most terrible generals, emperors, and conquerors in recorded history.
Joseph D. N. KendrickPublished 6 years ago in Serve - Top Story - June 2018
Best Military Science Fiction Books of All Time
Military life has inspired a lot of media in its time. All of the best war movies, the best anti-war movies, and the best Navy SEAL movies were made possible because writers and directors got inspired by the intricacies, drama, and content that came with modern military life.
Iggy PaulsenPublished 6 years ago in Serve Military Science Fiction Authors You Should Be Reading
The military and science fiction genres have exploded with high-quality content in recent years. There have been critically acclaimed military movies such as American Sniper and Dunkirk, and the same could be said for sci-fi, with Interstellar and District 9. Don't even get me started on the number of successful TV shows that have come from these genres. Even if I just consider this past decade alone, I would be writing all day.
Brayden SimmonsPublished 6 years ago in ServeBest Military History Books Every Veteran Should Read
"Not all heroes wear capes" is a famous line that refers directly to the armed forces. Despite being cape-less, the men and women who put their lives on the line in order to protect their county are bigger heroes than Superman, Spider-Man, and even Batman. My family has always been intrigued and fascinated by the military. Its dominance, history, tradition, heroism, and intricacies amaze me every day. My grandfather served during World War II and that has been a talking point within our family to this day.
Jesse KinneyPublished 6 years ago in ServeTop War Strategy Books to Read
Much like within the games of chess, or even checkers, strategy is one of the most important concepts upheld in war, for having the upper hand in any bout is key, to not only surviving, but also winning. This doesn't mean having the bigger army or the best guns, it's about having the guts and wherewithal to take extreme risks and to conquer your own inner demons before your foe uses them to your advantage. That's what most of the must read books written by veterans talk about; the depths soldiers go in debilitating their enemies make for some of the hardest decisions.
Donald GrayPublished 6 years ago in Serve