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General Military Affairs
On War
On War

The Penguin Classics edition, this edited version of the rather lengthy original covers the core of Carl von Clausewitz's thesis.
The Art of War
The Art of War

Provides not only Master Sun's thoughts but compares his sayings with those of other Chinese Masters.
Makers of Modern Strategy from Machiavelli to the Nuclear Age
Makers of Modern Strategy from Machiavelli to the Nuclear Age

An excellent general resource on differrent approaches to strategy and ways of viewing conflict.
On the Origins of War and the Preservation of Peace
On the Origins of War and the Preservation of Peace

An excellent book with five case studies recounting the events leading up to a major war or crisis.
Selling War: The British Propaganda Campaign against American
Selling War: The British Propaganda Campaign against American "Neutrality" in World War II

Cull discusses the efforts that the British went through for the US to help the Allies.
How to Make War: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Warfare for the Post-Cold War Era
How to Make War: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Warfare for the Post-Cold War Era

An insightfull discussion of the rudiments of waging war, including analysis on the type of weapons used during war.
Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War
Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War

A great book on the October 3, 1993 firefight in Modadishu that ultimately led to the withdrawl of US forces from Somalia. This is a must read for anyone interested in military affairs.
Waging Modern War: Bosnia, Kosovo, and the Future of Combat
Waging Modern War: Bosnia, Kosovo, and the Future of Combat

Discusses the behind the scenes politics and decision-making of NATO's involvement in Kosovo.
Winning Ugly: NATO's War to Save Kosovo
Winning Ugly: NATO's War to Save Kosovo

An analysis of the diplomatic effort preceeding and the military campaign during the Kosovo war.
War and Anti-War: Making Sense of Today's Global Chaos
War and Anti-War: Making Sense of Today's Global Chaos

An interesting book on the Revolution in Military Affairs. Lots of theory and some anecdotes.
The Future of War: Power, Technology and American World Dominance in the 21st Century
The Future of War: Power, Technology and American World Dominance in the 21st Century

Discusses the changes in military technology such as the emphasis on precision guided munitions.
After Victory
After Victory

Evaluates the policies of victor nations towards the defeated nations following conflict, concludes that victor nations try to build a stable regime.
Every War Must End
Every War Must End

Discusses war termination, the dynamics involved, and the implications of drawing conflict out too long.
Command in War
Command in War

Provides a number of case studies on the nature of command, from Greece through Vietnam.

Supplying War
Supplying War

Discusses the role of logistics and supply in war.
Digital Soldiers: The Evolution of High-Tech Weaponry and Tomorrow's Grave New Battlefield
Digital Soldiers: The Evolution of High-Tech Weaponry and Tomorrow's Grave New Battlefield

Debunks some of the myths surrounding high-tech weaponry, an excellent alternative view on the successes of the Revolution in Military Affairs.
Shield and Sword: The United States Navy and the Persian Gulf War

In-depth analysis on the performance of the US Navy during the Gulf War.

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