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Operation Thunderbolt Book Review: The Story of the Entebbe Raid

Discover the daring story of the Entebbe Raid in our review of Operation Thunderbolt by Saul David. A must-read for history enthusiasts!

October 23, 2024 American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Jeremy Scahill / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / Terrorism / The United States Of America / War

Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield by Jeremy Scahill

Discover how drone warfare shapes U.S. foreign policy in Jeremy Scahill’s ‘Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield.’ Read our review!

October 9, 2024 American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / Hampton Sides / Historical / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / War / World War II

Ghost Soldiers: The Epic World War II Rescue Mission by Hampton Sides

Discover the heroic story of the WWII rescue mission at Cabanatuan prison camp in Ghost Soldiers by Hampton Sides. An inspiring tale of courage and survival.

October 1, 2024 American History / AUTHOR / Bill Sloan / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / War / World War II

Undefeated: America’s Heroic Fight for Bataan and Corregidor by Bill Sloan

Explore Bill Sloan’s Undefeated, a sory of survival during the Bataan Death March and Corregidor battle in World War II Philippines.

September 14, 2024 Adventure / American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Doug Stanton / GENRE / Historical / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / War

Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan by Doug Stanton

Horse Soldiers is an account of a small group of U.S. Special Forces soldiers who were among the first to enter Afghanistan after 9/11.

September 1, 2024 AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Espionage / GENRE / Historical / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / War / William Stevenson / World War II

Man Called Intrepid: The Incredible WWII Narrative Of The Hero Whose Spy Network And Secret Diplomacy Changed The Course Of History by William Stevenson

The true story of Sir William Stephenson (Man Called Intrepid), whose spy network and secret diplomacy changed the course of World War II.

August 16, 2024 AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Espionage / GENRE / History / Memoir / Military Fiction / Morten Storm / Nonfiction / Politics / Religion / Terrorism / War

Agent Storm: My Life Inside al Qaeda and the CIA by Morten Storm

Agent Storm is a memoir of a former Danish biker-turned-Islamic extremist who became an undercover agent for Western intelligence agencies.

August 13, 2024 AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / European History / Frederick Taylor / GENRE / German Literature / Germany / Historical / History / Nonfiction / Politics / War / World History

The Berlin Wall, August 13, 1961–November 9, 1989 by Frederick Taylor

The Berlin Wall is a book that provides a history of the Berlin Wall, from its sudden construction in 1961 to its eventual fall in 1989.

August 10, 2024 Asia / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Peter Tomsen / Politics / Religion / Terrorism / War / World History

The Wars of Afghanistan: Messianic Terrorism, Tribal Conflicts, and the Failures of Great Powers by Peter Tomsen

“The Wars of Afghanistan is a book that provides an in-depth analysis of the complex history of Afghanistan.

July 23, 2024 American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Mitchell Zuckoff / Nonfiction / Politics / Terrorism / War

13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi by Mitchell Zuckoff

13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi by Mitchell Zuckoff is a book that provides a detailed account of the events that took place during the 2012 Benghazi attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound and CIA annex in Libya.

July 16, 2024 Adventure / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Crime / Espionage / GENRE / Gordon Corera / Historical / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / War

The Art of Betrayal: The Secret History of MI6: Life and Death in the British Secret Service by Gordon Corera

The Art of Betrayal: by Gordon Corera is a comprehensive history of MI6, the United Kingdom’s Secret Intelligence Service.

July 13, 2024 AUTHOR / Autobiography / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Clinton Romesha / GENRE / Historical / History / Leadership / Memoir / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / War

Red Platoon: A True Story of American Valor by Clinton Romesha

“Red Platoon” by Clinton Romesha is a gripping and inspiring true story of one U.S. Army platoon’s heroic stand against a massive Taliban attack in Afghanistan.

June 25, 2024 American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Jeremy Scahill / Journalism / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / War

Blackwater: The Rise of the World’s Most Powerful Mercenary Army by Jeremy Scahill

“Blackwater” is a gripping exposé that unveils the rise and controversial activities of Blackwater, a private military contractor.

Imperial Hubris by Michael Scheuer [BOOK REVIEW]

May 27, 2024 American History / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / International Relations / Islam / Michael Scheuer / Military Fiction / Nonfiction / Politics / Religion / Terrorism / War

Imperial Hubris: Why the West Is Losing the War on Terror by Michael Scheuer

“Imperial Hubris” by Michael Scheuer is a provocative and controversial critique of Western counterterrorism efforts.

May 23, 2024 American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Journalism / Michael Hastings / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / War

The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America’s War in Afghanistan by Michael Hastings

“The Operators” by Michael Hastings reveals the chaos of America’s war in Afghanistan through firsthand accounts and research, critically examining the conflict.

May 4, 2024 American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Jane Mayer / Law / Military Fiction / Nonfiction / Politics / Terrorism / The United States Of America / War

The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War on Terror Turned Into a War on American Ideals by Jane Mayer

“The Dark Side” by Jane Mayer is a thought-provoking exposé that uncovers the erosion of American ideals in the pursuit of counterterrorism.

April 30, 2024 American History / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Linda Robinson / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / The United States Of America / War

Masters of Chaos: The Secret History of the Special Forces by Linda Robinson

Masters of Chaos: The Secret History of the Special Forces by Linda Robinson offers a captivating exploration of the world of special forces.

April 14, 2024 American History / Audiobook / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / GENRE / History / Islam / Lawrence Wright / Military Fiction / Nonfiction / Politics / Religion / Terrorism / War

The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 by Lawrence Wright

“The Looming Tower” by Lawrence Wright is a meticulously researched non-fiction book that delves into the events leading up to the tragic 9/11 terrorist attacks.