War & Military
High altars
A first-hand account of World War I, with detailed descriptions of scenes from the front. - Summary by Victor Dorff
History of Company B
History of Company B offers a detailed account of the 307th Infantry's experiences during World War I, focusing on the pivotal role of Compa…
World's War Events
World's War Events is a 3-volume history of World War I, assembled in 1919 from articles contributed by "statesmen, commanders, histori…
The Sad Years
The Sad Years is a poignant collection of poems by Dora Sigerson Shorter, reflecting on the profound impact of the tumultuous years from 191…
Crusaders of New France
The previous volumes in the Chronicles of America series placed Spain and England at the fore in the discovery and development of the New Wo…
Greece and the Allies
The author delves into Greece's dealings leading up to, during, and after WWI. We witness, through unbiased eyes, Greece's government (the M…
Pictorial History of the War for the Union
Pictorial History of the War for the Union, Volume 1, is an indispensable read for any Civil War buff. Written during the Civil War, Ann Ste…
The Partition of Europe
Philip Guedalla writes, "History is the most interesting part of geography, and European history is particularly dependent upon the con…
What Are We Fighting For?
In 1942, CBS produced a series of six 15-minute programs that were broadcast from Army camps around the country. Each episode of What Are We…
A Song of the Guns
"A Song of the Guns was written under what are probably the most remarkable conditions in which a poem has ever been composed. The auth…
Our Air Force
William (Billy) Mitchell was a U.S. Army officer who, during World War I, came to command all U.S. Army air operations in France. He became …
The Guards Came Through
The Guards Came Through is a poignant collection of poems by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, reflecting on the profound experiences of war. Publishe…
Narrative of the Suffering and Defeat of the North-Western Army
This memoir dating from 1812ff, but only published in 1840s is a strikingly profound contrast with our modern materialism and comfort. It is…
Rhymes of a Red Cross Man
Robert Service was born in Lancashire, England, but at age 21 moved to Canada and eventually ended up in the Yukon during the gold rush. Hi…
Observations of an Orderly
Ward Muir brings us into the heart of an English war hospital, describing scenes of cleanliness, triumph, order and sadness. Through the eye…
The Geneva Conventions
"This Convention represents the fourth updated version of the Geneva Convention on the wounded and sick following those adopted in 1864…
Rough Talks by a Padre
Geoffrey Anketell Studdert Kennedy MC was an ordained Anglican priest, who in the early stages of World War I volunteered for duty as a chap…
Gettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania
On the gently rolling farm lands surrounding the little town of Gettysburg, Pa., was fought one of the great decisive battles of American hi…
The Capture of Fort William and Mary
The Capture of Fort William and Mary took place in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on December 14, 1774, when local Patriots led by John Langdon …
A Narrative of Colonel Ethan Allen's Captivity
Ethan Allen's account of his military exploits and subsequent captivity, riven with drama, adventure and humor. - Summary by Steven Warner