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The Campaigns of NapoleonThe Campaigns of Napoleon by David G. Chandler
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The definitive study of the tactics, operational art and stategy of hisories greatest general.
General of the Army: George C. Marshall, Soldier and StatesmanGeneral of the Army: George C. Marshall, Soldier and Statesman by Ed Cray
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Perhaps the greatest American of the 20th century . Churchill called him ,"The noblest Roman of them all."
Lost Victories: The War Memoirs of Hitler's Most Brilliant GeneralLost Victories: The War Memoirs of Hitler's Most Brilliant General by Field Marshal Erich von Manstein
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The most brilliant of all Hitler's generals. A grand master of the operational art of war.
GrantGrant by Jean Edward Smith
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Proved to be superior to every Confederate general he faced, because he had no fear .
War Diaries 1939-1945War Diaries 1939-1945 by Field Marshal Lord Alanbrooke
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The greatest British general since Wellington.
Knight's Cross : A Life of Field Marshal Erwin RommelKnight's Cross : A Life of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel by David Fraser
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The most honorable of all the german generals once he tasted defeat in Africa.
Patton: A Genius for WarPatton: A Genius for War by Carlo D'este
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America's true military genius in the ETO.
Defeat Into Victory: Battling Japan in Burma and India, 1942-1945Defeat Into Victory: Battling Japan in Burma and India, 1942-1945 by William Slim
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Britian's greatest combat commander of WWII. Regarded as the greatest war memiors in the English language since Grant's.
Honorable Warrior: General Harold K. Johnson and the Ethics of Command (Modern War Studies)Honorable Warrior: General Harold K. Johnson and the Ethics of Command (Modern War Studies) by Lewis Sorley
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The chief of staff of the US Army during Viet Nam. Survivor of the Bataan Death March.
Thunderbolt: General Creighton Abrams and the Army of His TimeThunderbolt: General Creighton Abrams and the Army of His Time by Lewis Sorley
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The man who broke into Bastogne. Patton's greatest young tank commander.
Command Missions: A Personal StoryCommand Missions: A Personal Story by Lucian K. Truscott
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The 2nd best American army commander after Patton. The man who sazed the Anzio beach head. The greatest American war memiors since Grant's.
MacArthur's Airman : General George C. Kenney and the War in the Southwest Pacific (Modern War Studies)MacArthur's Airman : General George C. Kenney and the War in the Southwest Pacific (Modern War Studies) by Thomas E. Griffith Jr.
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Innovative air genius of the South West Pacidic theater under MacArthur.
Guderian: Panzer General-Revised Edition (Greenhill Military Paperback)Guderian: Panzer General-Revised Edition (Greenhill Military Paperback) by Kenneth Macksey
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The inventor of the armored Blitzkrieg.
Eisenhower: A Soldier's LifeEisenhower: A Soldier's Life by Carlo D'Este
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The best military biography of Eisenhower. Delves into his difficulties and his growth as a soldier
Stilwell and the American Experience in China, 1911-45Stilwell and the American Experience in China, 1911-45 by Barbara W. Tuchman
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Almost as indiscrete as Patton. Self sacrificing leader who actually cared more for the Chinese people than their own leaders did.
Hitler's Commander: Field Marshal Walther Model--Hitler's Favorite GeneralHitler's Commander: Field Marshal Walther Model--Hitler's Favorite General by Steven H. Newton
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Hitler's fireman. Always called upon to fight desperate defensive battles.
Overlord: General Pete Quesada and the Triumph of Tactical Air Power in World War  IIOverlord: General Pete Quesada and the Triumph of Tactical Air Power in World War II by Thomas Alexander Hughes
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The commander of American Tactical airpower in Europe.
The Forgotten Victor: General Sir Richard O'Connor, Kt, Gcb, Dso, McThe Forgotten Victor: General Sir Richard O'Connor, Kt, Gcb, Dso, Mc by John Christopher Malcolm Baynes
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The ablest British general in fluid mobile operations.
In Caesar's Shadow: The Life of General Robert Eichelberger (Contributions in Military Studies)In Caesar's Shadow: The Life of General Robert Eichelberger (Contributions in Military Studies) by Paul Chwialkowski
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MacArthur's best ground commander.
Troy H. Middleton: A BiographyTroy H. Middleton: A Biography by Frank J. Price
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Patton's best corps commander. His VIII Corps was at the fulcrum of the Ardennes offensive.
Tiger JackTiger Jack by Hanson Weightman Baldwin
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The best armored division commander the US Army has ever had. The one man who knew that we were going the wrong way(into Brittany), instead of east towards the German frontier.
The Will to Win: The Life of General James A. Van FleetThe Will to Win: The Life of General James A. Van Fleet by Paul F. Braim
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From a regimental commander on D-Day to a corps commander by V-E day. Commanded the 8th army in Korea. Also happens to be the 2nd best football coach ever at the U. of Florida.
The Gentle Warrior: General Oliver Prince Smith, UsmcThe Gentle Warrior: General Oliver Prince Smith, Usmc by Clifton LA Bree
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The man who saved the 1st Marine Division at the Chosin Resovoir.
The Last Fighting General: The Biography of Robert Tryon FrederickThe Last Fighting General: The Biography of Robert Tryon Frederick by Anne Hicks
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Commander of the "Devil's Brigade". Wounded at leats 7 times in battle.
Once a Legend: Red Mike Edson of the Marine RaidersOnce a Legend: Red Mike Edson of the Marine Raiders by Jon T. Hoffman
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Medal of Honor winner. Who held Edson's Ridge on Guadalcanal.
Terrible Terry Allen: Combat General of World War II - The Life of an American SoldierTerrible Terry Allen: Combat General of World War II - The Life of an American Soldier by Gerald Astor
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The greatest leader among US infantry division commanders in WWII.