All military history records the triumphs of discipline and courage far more frequently than numbers and resources. — Robert E. Lee Copy Share Image
“Then, out of the blue, I had the ah ha moment of inspiration at one of our 3rd SPG reunions as I… — Bill Bowers Copy Share Image
“In the past few years, genetics have confirmed that the hunter-gatherers were not overwhelmed by the new wave of sedentary farmers, and… — Markham Shaw Pyle Copy Share Image
“What they could tell from an imprint I could barely see was astonishing. “This one old man—short steps,” they’d say, touching the… — Jim Hooper Copy Share Image
“There had been a time when words had been the only place he could find solace. No book ever lost patience with… — Leigh Bardugo Copy Share Image
“The 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis came well before the current age of AI, yet computers were in use and technology played a… — James Rickards Copy Share Image
Always mystify, mislead, and surprise the enemy, if possible; and when you strike and overcome him, never let up in the pursuit… — Stonewall Jackson Copy Share Image
In the tradition of Black Hawk Down, Malcolm MacPherson vividly brings to life this harrowing story of courage, pathos, and war at… — Jay Winik Copy Share Image
It's unfortunate we live in a society where "gay" is an insult. To some of these boys, who are from really red… — David Farrier Copy Share Image
“Congress has mandated an annual report on street gang, outlaw biker, and domestic extremist activity in the military since 2008.” — Carter F. Smith Copy Share Image
“If freedom is free and none need worry, then what blood drops for thee?” — Ryan Goodrich Copy Share Image
“What do we do if we come across trouble, sir?' Cahill asked, slapping at a fly. 'As much as I enjoy giving… — David Cook Copy Share Image
“Underestimation of nonconventional units or a guerrilla enemy by regular forces is a cardinal military sin.” — Howard R. Simpson Copy Share Image
“In the past, the states best able to manage events beyond their borders have been those best able to avoid the temptation… — Robert Scales Copy Share Image
“[A]s military history reveals, a bad plan is often better than no plan, especially if the people on the other side think… — Adam Gopnik Copy Share Image
“Those that aspire to raise their head above the crowd are most likely to have it shot off.” — Leif Herrgesell Copy Share Image
“Sixty-five years ago [written 2009], in a brief lull between storms in a remarkably stormy June, even by the standards of Channel… — G.M.W. Wemyss Copy Share Image
I think one of the great disasters (in military history) is the way that the Second World War has become the defining… — Antony Beevor Copy Share Image
[General James Mattis] a very talented individual. He's - has a personal library of about 10,000 books and he's read most of… — Peter R. Mansoor Copy Share Image
“Charles had perished in Italy, like hundreds of other Japanese-Americans in the 442nd Infantry Regiment, which became known as the Purple Heart… — Isabel Allende Copy Share Image
“Jones described what followed in his official report: All the oil, the tanks, barrels,engines for pumping, engine-houses, and wagons- in a word,… — Clint Johnson Copy Share Image
“It is one of the many graveyards which are the Great War's chief heritage. The chronicle of its battles provides the dreariest… — John Keegan Copy Share Image