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Essential Readings Archive
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A Sailor’s History of the U.S. Navy
Posted on | No Commentsby Thomas Cutler The winner of the 2006 U.S. Maritime Literature Award, this highly readable book offers a fresh approach to naval history. Adopted by the U.S. Navy for issue to all new Sailors, A... -
The Crisis of Islam
Posted on | No Commentsby Bernard Lewis This timely book examines the historical roots of the resentments that dominate the Islamic world and that all too often have manifested themselves in acts of terrorism. Expanded from an award-winning New... -
1812: The Navy’s War
Posted on | No Commentsby George C. Daughan This Essential category Warfighting First book provides an engaging account of the War of 1812. At the outbreak of the War of 1812, America’s prospects looked dismal. It was clear that... -
Cyber War
Posted on | No Commentsby Richard A. Clarke This Essential category, Warfighting First book details the nature and scope of the cyber threat to U.S. national security through very readable technical descriptions and gripping real-world examples of cyber-attacks. Cyber... -
Execute Against Japan
Posted on | No Commentsby LT Joel Holwitt, USN This Essential category Operate Forward book was written by active duty Submarine Warfare Officer, LT Joel Holwitt. Less than five hours after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, a telegram... -
In the Shadow of Greatness
Posted on | No Commentsby Joshua Welle, John Ennis, Katherine Kranz and Graham Plaster This Essential category, Be Ready book provides a glimpse into the lives of some of the post 9/11 generation of warriors. The stories of the... -
Monsoon
Posted on | No Commentsby Robert Kaplan This Essential category Operate Forward book offers a pivotal examination of the countries known as “Monsoon Asia” which include India, Pakistan, China, Indonesia, Burma, Oman, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Tanzania. Bestselling author... -
Navigating the Seven Seas
Posted on | No Commentsby Melvin G. Williams, Sr. and Melvin G. Williams, Jr. This Essential category, Be Ready book showcases important leadership lessons. The authors are the first African-American father and son to have served at the top... -
SEAL of Honor
Posted on | No Commentsby Gary Williams This Essential category, Warfighting First book tells the compelling tale of the late Navy SEAL, LT Michael Murphy. A young man of great character, he is the subject of Naval Special Warfare... -
Shield and Sword
Posted on | No Commentsedited by Edward J. Marolda and Robert J. Schneller Jr. More than a decade after the United States forged a diverse international coalition to drive Saddam Hussein’s invading forces out of Kuwait, the vital role...
