Military History

The Toilet Paper – and Other Stuff – That Helped Bring Down Hitler

by Lisa Rogak

Propaganda Girls author Lisa Rogak reveals some of the black propaganda material created by…

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Featured Excerpt: A Rage to Conquer

by Michael Walsh

In A Rage to Conquer, award-winning author Michael Walsh brings history to life as he considers…

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Schley: The Navy Man Who Saved Greely

by Buddy Levy

Commander Winfield Scott Schley (4th from left) and men who rescued Greely…

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Wednesday, Bloody Wednesday

by Tom Clavin

Depiction of the fighting near Dunker Church by Thure…

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Army Rangers on D-Day

by Tom Clavin

As many of you are aware, this week marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day,…

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The Legendary Doolittle Raid Over Tokyo

In his new book Vanishing Act, author Dan Hampton reveals the gripping, untold story of a…

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Like Father, Like Son: From Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan

by Tom Sileo

Bob Ollis doesn’t like talking about his harrowing experience in Vietnam. To help…

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The Wreck of USS Monitor

by David Gibbins

Almost half of the ships that I cover in my book, A History…

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America’s Most Clandestine Military Unit

Adam Gamal (a pseudonym created to keep his family safe from harm) served in the most…

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The Spirits of Iwo Jima

by P. T. Deutermann

Doing the research for my latest novel, Iwo, 26 Charlie, was a…

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Military History

Featured Excerpt: Propaganda Girls

by Lisa Rogak

In Propaganda Girls, bestselling author Lisa Rogak reveals the incredible untold story of…

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The Siren Song of False History

by Keith Lowe

Keith Lowe writes about how the myth of Parthenope, entwined with historical misconceptions…

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Featured Excerpt: Looking at Women Looking at War

by Victoria Amelina

When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Victoria Amelina was busy writing…

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The 1770 Massacre in Boston

by Tom Clavin

Coinciding with the 255th anniversary of the Boston Massacre on March 5, 2025,…

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Lincoln Ellsworth—American Polar Explorer & Hero of the First Airplane Flight to the North Pole

by Buddy Levy

When one thinks of the great American polar explorers in history, names like…

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Page-Turning Reads for Women’s History Month

by The History Reader From pharaohs to fashion and everything in between, this Women's History Month…

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Who Do You Support: The Demes of the Roman Empire

by Andrew Ludington

Andrew Ludington's Splinter Effect is an action-packed debut where time-traveling archaeologist Rabbit Ward…

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Must-Have Historical Reads: March 2025

Looking for your next history read? Check out our favorite new history books publishing in March…

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Military History

The Toilet Paper – and Other Stuff – That Helped Bring Down Hitler

Featured Excerpt: A Rage to Conquer

Schley: The Navy Man Who Saved Greely

Wednesday, Bloody Wednesday

Army Rangers on D-Day

The Legendary Doolittle Raid Over Tokyo

Like Father, Like Son: From Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan

The Wreck of USS Monitor

America’s Most Clandestine Military Unit

The Spirits of Iwo Jima

Military History

Featured Excerpt: Propaganda Girls

by Lisa Rogak

The Siren Song of False History

by Keith Lowe

Featured Excerpt: Looking at Women Looking at War

by Victoria Amelina

The 1770 Massacre in Boston

by Tom Clavin

Lincoln Ellsworth—American Polar Explorer & Hero of the First Airplane Flight to the North Pole

by Buddy Levy

Page-Turning Reads for Women’s History Month

Who Do You Support: The Demes of the Roman Empire

by Andrew Ludington

Must-Have Historical Reads: March 2025

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