In Front Burner, Kirk Lippold, former commander of the guided missile destroyer USS Cole, reviews the October 2000 terrorist strike on his vessel in Aden, Yemen, and the aftermath, both military and personal.
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Book Review: Britain’s War Machine / Weapons, Resources and Experts in the Second World War
David Edgerton’s book Britain’s War Machine challenges the notion that Britain was militarily weak in the ramp-up to World War II.
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Book Review: After Custer, by Paul L. Hedren
Paul L. Hedren, author and retired NPS superintendent, considers the decline of the Sioux nation in the wake of their 1876 victory over George Armstrong Custer on the Little Bighorn.
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Book Review: Undefeated, by Bill Sloan
In Undefeated, Bill Sloan sifts through official histories and firsthand accounts in a review of the desperate 1941-42 Battles of Corregidor and Bataan and subsequent U.S.-Filipino surrender to Japanese forces.
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Book Review: The Siege of Fort William Henry / A Year on the Northeastern Frontier
In his French and Indian War history Ben Hughes presents a thoroughly researched narrative of the events surrounding the 1757 Siege of Fort William Henry and its bloody aftermath.
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Book Review: The Wehrmacht Retreats, by Robert M. Citino
Robert Citino’s World War II history The Wehrmacht Retreats looks at German reverses in the pivotal year 1943, focusing on the role of the Wehrmacht and the German chain of command.
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Game Review: Crusader Kings II, by Paradox Interactive
Crusader Kings II, by Paradox Interactive, puts you in control of a medieval Christian dynasty between 1066 and 1453, challenging you to defend your borders, fill your coffers and consolidate power.
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In Review: Summer 2012
The Blood of Heroes, by James Donovan The Last Full Measure, by Michael […]
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MHQ Reviews: Blogging the Blue and Gray
Mark Grimsley recommends his favorite Civil War blogs.
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MHQ Reviews: The First World War Series on DVD
The 10-episode documentary series based on Hew Strachan’s history is now available on DVD.