British Forts in the Age of Arthur
BOOK REVIEW posted on 5 JAN 2009 by Jim Zabek
The quest for historical proof of King Arthur, like the quest for the Holy Grail itself, seems as perennial as it is elusive. But it is also entertaining, and, in the case of Angus Konstam’s latest work, great military history, too.
US Army Long-Range Patrol Scout in Vietnam 1965-71
BOOK REVIEW posted on 10 DEC 2008 by Jim Zabek
The Vietnam War had many aspects but the role of Long-Range Patrols (LRP) have a mystique all to themselves. These patrols are the stuff of legend: a small squad of men inserted far behind enemy lines. Read up on the history, training, methods, and especially the men.
The Yom Kippur War
BOOK REVIEW posted on 28 NOV 2008 by Mike Dorn
At its heart the Yom Kippur War is a tale of one of the most famous and intrepid tank battles in history. Discover why Simon Dunstan’s account is the best there is on the subject.
Brushes & Bayonets
BOOK REVIEW posted on 18 JUL 2008 by Jim Zabek
Brushes & Bayonets may look like just another coffee table book, but it's not. Find out why this may be the only coffee table book you buy not to impress someone else.
The Coldest Winter
BOOK REVIEW posted on 12 APR 2008 by Mike Dorn
Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Halberstam delivers a captivating read posthumously in The Coldest Winter. Boasting qualities of both narrative and chronicle, Halberstam recounts many of the major players and battles of the Korean War in a book that will stand as one of his best.
World War II Jungle Warfare Tactics
BOOK REVIEW posted on 30 AUG 2007 by Bill Macon
The difficult jungle battlefield was an enemy all by itself to both sides. World War II Jungle Warfare Tactics covers the experiences of the US, British, Japanese, and Commonwealth troops and examines how the tactics on both sides developed over the course of the war.
Steel Victory / US Army Infantry Divisions 1944-45
BOOK REVIEW posted on 23 JUL 2007 by Bill Macon
These two books provide helpful information and references for creating historically accurate orders of battle and realistic scenarios. They offer two perspectives of essentially the same subject—an overview of the infantry divisions with their supporting tank battalions during the final two years of the war in Europe.
Chateau Thierry & Belleau Wood 1918
BOOK REVIEW posted on 25 APR 2007 by Mike Dorn
"Chateau Thierry & Belleau Wood 1918 is an excellent addition to the Osprey campaign series. It is recommended for readers who have interest in World War I as it covers the battles in question with superb descriptions and informative maps, pictures and color plates..."
Scourge of the Seas
BOOK REVIEW posted on 14 APR 2007 by Jim Zabek
"No work of pirates could be considered complete if it didn’t explain some of the reasons why piracy was truly a scourge of the seas. But Angus Konstam’s makes a contribution in placing the actions of these men in an historical context..."
Surprise Attack: The Battle Of Shiloh
BOOK REVIEW posted on 16 FEB 2007 by Will Trotter
Will Trotter takes a look at new graphical novel from Osprey Publishing which details the American Civil War battle at Shiloh.
That Body of Brave Men: The U.S. Regular Infantry and the Civil War in the West
BOOK REVIEW posted on 11 JAN 2007 by Al Berke
An active duty US Army officer provides an in-depth look at some oft-neglected areas of the American Civil War. How does Mark Johnson’s chronicle of the experiences of the United States Regular Infantry Regiments that fought in the Western Theater during the American Civil War measure up to other accounts of campaigns, battles and camp life?
The Wars of the Barbary Pirates
BOOK REVIEW posted on 7 JAN 2007 by Jim Zabek
What do extortion paid to late 18th Century rogue nations, George Washington, pirates, and the US Navy have to do with “the most bold and daring act of the age”? The Wargamer’s Jim Zabek tells us.
Slaughterhouse: The Encyclopedia of the Eastern Front
BOOK REVIEW posted on 2 DEC 2006 by Bill Trotter
Western historians freely acknowledge that they don’t know how much they don’t know about the Soviet’s story of the Eastern Front. Bill Trotter dug up Slaughterhouse: The Encyclopedia of the Eastern Front and says, “Slaughterhouse: The Encyclopedia of the Eastern Front represents the most detailed, painstaking analysis yet published in English…” Find why in this book review.
American Civil War Fortifications (1) Coastal Brick and Stone Forts
BOOK REVIEW posted on 25 SEP 2006 by Lloyd Sabin
In Lloyd Sabin's latest book review, he explores the strategic and logistical value of brick and stone forts on the coasts of America during the Civil War in Osprey's American Civil War Fortifications series.
Scud Ballistic Missile and Launch Systems 1955-2005
BOOK REVIEW posted on 24 SEP 2006 by Jim Zabek
Jim Zabek reviews a history of the modern era's "most infamous missile."
Victory By Any Means Campaign Guide
BOOK REVIEW posted on 8 MAR 2006 by Sean Hillman
"Victory By Any Means is a Human Moderated game of interstellar exploration and exploitation. To call it a board game would be slightly misleading. Indeed Victory By Any Means and its predecessors have somewhat more in common with role playing game..."
The Fires of Pride
BOOK REVIEW posted on 23 JUL 2005 by John Walsh
"As in the first part, The Fires of Pride combines human interest with detailed and highly believable descriptions of military operations, logistics and engineering."
Nelson – The New Letters
BOOK REVIEW posted on 10 JUL 2005 by Al Berke
Al Berke takes a look at the latest edition to the Royal Naval Museum's Nelson Letters Project with some 507 new letters from Nelsons writings edited and prepared in Colin White's Nelson - The New Letters. This title serves as a preview to the additional hundreds of documents that are still being edited, and as a commemoration of the Battle of Trafalgar, which took place just over 200 years ago.
Envy of the Gods
BOOK REVIEW posted on 9 JUL 2005 by Christopher Budd
"...Prevas combines a personal familiarity with the primary historical sources with a personal taste for adventure and desire to see the lands in question first-hand. The product of his works and travel ends up being a combination of historical retelling and travelogue."
A Trio for the Templar
BOOK REVIEW posted on 3 JUL 2005 by Mike Dorn
Mike Dorn gives his impressions on three separate books about the Knights Templar with each book bringing a different spin to coverage on the Knights Templar, and all three offer a wealth of information that assist in the understanding of the Order, though with much different approaches.
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