Books for Memorial Day

by David Finkel

A superb account of the burdens soldiers bear. Full review >

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by Laura Hillenbrand

Alternately stomach-wrenching, anger-arousing and spirit-lifting—and always gripping. Full review >

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by Anthony Swofford

Extraordinary: full of insight into the minds and rucksacks of our latter-day warriors. Full review >

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by Harold G. Moore and Joseph L. Galloway

A worthy and wise successor to one of the best books ever about combat in Vietnam. Full review >

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by Thomas Childers

A lucid study of a well-remembered war’s forgotten soldiers. Full review >

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by Kate Blaise with Dana White

An earnest tribute to unsung heroes. Full review >

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by Rick Atkinson

Sure to be textbook reading at the Pentagon, but deserving of the widest audience. Full review >

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by Niall Ferguson

A lucid, blood-soaked study that will give no comfort to those pining for peace in our time. Full review >

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edited by Harold Holzer

There are few more essential books for Civil War buffs and professional historians alike. A welcome, valuable addition to... Full review >

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by Andrew Wiest

A unique perspective on the Vietnam War, though no less depressing than the old one. Full review >

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by James Lord

A timely, artfully written memoir of one man's war. Full review >

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by David Axe & illustrated by Matt Bors

Axe’s ground-level perspective, as a free agent who is there by choice, makes much war journalism look like an aerial view... Full review >

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