Non-fiction books about war offer readers a unique perspective on the realities and impact of armed conflicts throughout history. These books provide a deeper understanding of the causes, strategies, and consequences of war, often through personal accounts and exhaustive research. In this article, we will explore some highly recommended non-fiction war books that readers should consider delving into. 1. "The Guns of August" by Barbara W. Tuchman: This Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece analyzes the events leading up to World War I, examining the political and military strategies of the nations involved. Tuchman’s vivid storytelling brings to life the complex web of alliances and decisions that ultimately led to war. 2. "Band of Brothers" by Stephen E. Ambrose: This compelling book tells the true story of the Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during World War II. Follow the soldiers from their rigorous training to their battles in Europe, providing an intimate portrayal of the triumphs and tragedies experienced by these brave men. 3. "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank: Offering a haunting perspective on the Holocaust, Anne Frank's diary illuminates the daily life of a Jewish girl in hiding during Nazi occupation. This poignant memoir provides a harrowing account of the atrocities committed during World War II and the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity. 4. "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu: Written over 2,500 years ago, Sun Tzu's ancient Chinese military treatise remains a timeless classic. Although primarily focused on strategy and tactics, "The Art of War" provides valuable insights into the nature of war, leadership, and decision-making, making it a must-read for military enthusiasts and business professionals alike. 5. "Helmet for My Pillow" by Robert Leckie: Immortalized in the critically acclaimed series "The Pacific," this memoir by Robert Leckie offers a firsthand account of his experiences as a Marine during World War II. From the horror of Guadalcanal to the flashes of humor amidst the chaos, Leckie provides a gripping narrative that captures both the brutality and camaraderie of war. For readers seeking more non-fiction war books, there are numerous reputable websites to explore. Goodreads and Amazon offer extensive lists of recommended reads, complete with user reviews and ratings to help readers make informed choices. Additionally, websites like Military History Online and War Remains provide valuable resources for those interested in specific conflicts or time periods. In conclusion, non-fiction books about war offer readers a gateway to understanding the intricacies and human impact of historical conflicts. Whether exploring World War I, World War II, or ancient military strategies, the recommended books mentioned above, as well as the suggested websites, are sure to satisfy any reader's thirst for knowledge about war.
"The Art of War," also known as "Sun Tzu's Art of War," "Wu Sun Tzu's Art of War," "Sun Tzu's Military Classic," and "Sun Tzu's Military Treatise," is a brilliant gem in China's classical military culture heritage. It is an important component of China's outstanding cultural traditions and is one of the three great military treatises in the world (the other two being "On War" by Carl von Clausewitz and "The Book of Five Rings" by Miyamoto Musashi). The content is vast and profound, with profound and rich thoughts, and the logic is meticulous and rigorous. The author is Sun Wu (style name Changqing), a man from the State of Qi during the late Spring and Autumn Period.
5.99 Million words | 2022-09-17 12:42Update
Gu Caiwei closed her eyes and opened them again, only to find herself reincarnated in the body of the person who caused her death. As a bonus, the heavens also bestowed upon her a cold-hearted Marquis husband and a troublesome son who constantly opposed her. Seeking revenge was impossible, and seeking death was not an option. Therefore, she made a decision - she would divorce, she would return home, and she would regain the right path of her life! However, along the path of divorce, her cold-faced husband silently dug numerous pits for her...
100.88 Million words | 2021-06-20 22:25Update
An old woman warned Shao Fei, "Young man, beware of the tornado." Little did she know, Shao Fei was actually swept up into the sky by a tornado, and his soul was thrown out. A Red Army platoon leader said to Shao Fei, "Go and fulfill my unfinished mission." As a result, Shao Fei was reincarnated and found himself in the body of the platoon leader. Shao Fei, the super genius of the Thunder Shadow Battalion and the most powerful soldier, how will he perform the epic Long March and forge the spirit of resistance against the Japanese? [PS: Strong commitment: Double updates per person, refuse any delays. Sincerely welcome to join] Customized author tags: Time travel, passion, special forces.
540.22 Million words | 2021-12-14 04:19Update
A modern veteran backpacker traverses to the Eastern Jin Dynasty and possesses the spirit of a young man from a humble background named Chen Caozhi. Confronted with the difficult situation of his family's land being usurped and his virtuous widowed sister-in-law being forced into a remarriage, how will Chen Caozhi break through the prejudice against his social class and change his own destiny in order to protect his own and his clan's interests? Witness how the young man from a humble background rises step by step in the strict hierarchical system of the Nine-Rank Officials Law, befriends Gu Kaizhi, marries Xie Daoyun, and accomplishes great feats in warfare, contributing to the first book about time-traveling to the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
156.32 Million words | 2022-02-09 20:47Update
This is the best of times, with sprawling railways, roaring locomotives, and flowing gold molding into towering skyscrapers; this is the worst of times, where in the dense darkness of those skyscrapers, there is opposition between the north and the south, immense disparities in wealth, and the survival of the fittest. To avoid being trampled within the shadows of those skyscrapers, one must climb to the glorious pinnacle and trample everything beneath their feet. In this tumultuous and troubled era, shrouded in noise and unrest...
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Wang Ping'an, a descendant of a modern family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, had his soul transmigrated to the Tang Dynasty by a fortuitous encounter. It was an era when traditional Chinese medicine flourished and began to spread to the world, shining brightly... Traditional Chinese medicine is vast and profound, based on the theory of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements. Through the methods of observation, smelling, questioning, and palpation, it seeks to explore the causes of illness. Relying on the principle of differential diagnosis and treatment, it formulates various treatment methods such as sweating, vomiting, purging, harmonizing, warming, clearing, nourishing, and eliminating, using Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, tuina massage, cupping therapy, qigong, and dietary therapy, among others. These methods aim to restore the harmony of Yin and Yang in the human body and promote recovery. Traditional Chinese medicine is a precious treasure of the Chinese nation and has made tremendous contributions to the prosperity and reproduction of the Chinese people.
321.58 Million words | 2022-04-10 09:16Update
Zhao Jin led an ordinary life, but little did he know that he would have a fresh start in the late Ming Dynasty. He aimed to leave his mark on history. With a spear in his hand, he conquered vast lands and rivers. This is what it means to be a mighty warrior of the Great Ming. Follow "Old White's" WeChat Official Account by searching: zhentebiebai. Join the exclusive White Book community.
219.23 Million words | 2022-11-17 19:38Update
At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Yuan Shikai declared himself emperor! After Yuan Shikai's death, warlords fought among themselves, bringing misery to the people; foreign powers oppressed and endangered the nation! Military history enthusiast Wu Haoxuan is reborn as the son of a prominent warlord, Wu Xingquan, in the Beiyang faction. Based in the Northeast, he develops industry and commerce, consolidates the Beiyang faction, unifies the whole country, leads China, defeats foreign enemies, and strives for world dominance! With iron and blood, he forges a brand new China!
287.55 Million words | 2022-12-25 14:39Update
Before the Forbidden City, there are nine layers of gates, Countless officials with adorned hats pass through the Southern Gate. Their hats adorned with palace flowers, faces like the morning sky, The Golden Hall echoes their prestigious names far and wide. Riding horses through the ten-li Imperial Street they go, Revered as the top scholar of the Great Ming, high and low. This is a story of a modern person dedicated to studying in the Ming Dynasty, Constantly striving for progress, his achievements will fill two million words undoubtedly. His character is dependable and trustworthy, Join our reader community and chat to your heart's content effortlessly.
412.88 Million words | 2022-04-01 00:36Update
（Dedicated to the anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.） A mysterious young man with a special mission Gets into a car accident and when he opens his eyes, He sees the little devils entering the village! Soon after, his father is killed, his mother and sister go missing, He is filled with indomitable will, with iron and blood, His body and mind brimming with strange positive energy, His eyes shooting out terrifying red light... A steel fork, a bow and arrow, an old Western cannon,
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An engineering graduate with a technological gem traveled back to ancient times. As a prince, he had no ambitions for power struggles or schemes. All he wanted was to peacefully cultivate his land, engage in industrial pursuits, and live a carefree life. PS: This is a lighthearted tale of farming.
243.23 Million words | 2021-09-22 07:12Update
In that year, the sky was still blue and the water was still clear. Chrysanthemums were just flowers, and cucumbers and black fungus were only for eating. As for beautiful girls, they were all natural. Those who weren't natural, as long as they were willing to spend money, could openly engage in play... It was in that year that Li Anran arrived in the Tang Dynasty. Compared to other time-travelers, Li Anran was fortunate. Not only did he travel to the Tang Dynasty, but he could also travel back to the modern era...
68.36 Million words | 2021-07-14 23:11Update
The dark night gave me black eyes, but I used them to seek the light - Gu Cheng A laborer carrying bags on a pier, only thinking about having a bowl of rice and marrying a wife to take care of his mother. But fate kept throwing him up into the sky, only to bring him crashing down again with bruises and swollen face. Despite facing hardships, his dreams still burn within his heart. He is a small leader under the infamous thief Zhang Jincheng. He is a capable official under Dou Jiande's rule. He is a beloved official in the eyes of General Li Xu. He is a rebellious hero in the eyes of Tang Gaozu Li Yuan. Yet, he is nothing. He is simply himself. This is a story of an ordinary person searching for his dreams in chaotic times. I hope you all enjoy it. Join the Drunkard QQ Fan Group, where readers are welcomed to discuss the plot together.
171.07 Million words | 2022-01-19 04:07Update
The Three Generations of the Emperor's Legacy, Li Xing as the Martial Proxy! The prosperous era of the Great Tang, from the decline after Empress Wu Zetian, would it still be the renowned prosperous era if the rightful crown prince, Li Hong, had not died prematurely? In the female protagonist's court, powerful officials and cruel bureaucrats! When a different soul awakens in the Luoyang Palace, everything changes...
88.27 Million words | 2022-10-03 04:43Update
Four poles waste, the nine provinces tear apart, the heavens cannot cover all, the earth cannot bear such weight; fierce beasts prey upon the innocent, raptors seize the old and weak. And so, Nüwa refined the five-colored stones to mend the azure sky. Born here, grown here, the five-colored stones leave us no other choice. Great Tang, our homeland! Join the Drunkard QQ Fan Group, fellow readers are welcomed to discuss the plot together.
162.61 Million words | 2022-12-23 08:39Update
The master governs, the prime minister rules.
734.20 Million words | 2021-06-12 01:12Update
Widely spread across the land of Hua, Huang Yanhong, a land of a hundred nations, where the feudal lords were bestowed and united as one glorious nation. The historical records contained over three million volumes, with a population of 80 million people, each with their own unique stories. In just fifty years, so much can change, like the falling of a single spring flower. Within the pages of this book, there is a garden of crabapple blossoms. Inside the garden, there is a child who never ages, and outside the garden, a young man who remains warm without being hot. There is also a pond named Tai Ye, filled with grand palaces and a desolate princess within. Beyond the pond, there is an unyielding fog and a gentleman who walks the path of righteousness. In this book, there is also a green mountain covered with snow, and at the foot of the mountain, there is a young maiden. She enjoys observing others, hoping that among them there is her elder brother who will carry her on his back and bring her home, and eventually marry her off. Once married to the best man in the world, there will be people waiting for her to grow up, to take her to see the white pearls at the bottom of the sea and the red flowers on the cliffs. They will bring her joy, so much so that she cannot resist carrying the weight of fighting, drinking, studying, and playing music throughout her life, traversing mountains and rivers.
295.03 Million words | 2021-12-27 23:06Update
Shào, First is succession, second is guidance. In the year of the century, the Northern Song dynasty fell. Soon after, Emperor Zhao Guo of the ninth generation ascended the throne in Shangqiu, inheriting the rule of the Song dynasty and adopting the era name Jiànyán. However, within three months, Li Gang was dismissed as prime minister, Chen Dong was killed, Yue Fei was expelled from the army, Zong Ze was abandoned in the capital, and the anti-Jin military plans in Hebei were completely dismantled... After much effort, the officials and military of the entire court finally unified their thoughts and established the brilliant anti-Jin route of supporting Emperor Zhao's southern migration from Huaidian to Yangzhou. But as soon as they set out, after paying homage to the ancestral temple in Mingdao Palace in Bozhou, Emperor Zhao himself fell into the world-famous Nine Dragon Well. When he got up, he no longer recognized who his trusted confidants were! I want to resist the Jin dynasty! But where are my trusted confidants?! This is a sincere cry from a soul nine hundred years later. After reluctantly inheriting the name of the Great Song dynasty, he is determined to lead this court and the world onto a new path. Thus it is called Shào Sòng.
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The veteran of the People's Liberation Army, nicknamed "Butcher", sacrificed his life in a border conflict and transcended into the era of the Chu-Han Contention, becoming Xiang Zhuang, a cousin of Xiang Yu. At this time, the Chu-Han Contention was coming to an end, and Xiang Yu was in a desperate situation. In the Battle of Gaixia, the hundred-thousand-strong Chu army was annihilated, and Xiang Yu committed suicide in the Wu River. Xiang Zhuang, facing the danger, was entrusted with the mission. However, he only had three thousand remnants under his command, with scattered morale and low spirits. The foundation in the Jiangdong region was also on the verge of collapse. What was even more critical was that Liu Bang and Han Xin's 700,000-strong army was lurking nearby. Although Xiang Zhuang possessed the soul of a time traveler from the future, his true abilities were
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As the only man in Zuoyue Tower, Yang Chen felt a lot of pressure. "By judging the clothes I wash, Sister Li has gained two pounds, Sister Wang has lost some weight, and can we please not let Sister Ma wear such revealing clothes? It puts a lot of pressure on me when I do the laundry." Yang Chen had to report his work every day, just like a brothel owner. Besides that, he had to remain faithful. "Yang Chen, come to my bed tonight!" "Let me kiss you, Sister!" "Remember, don't hide, tonight you're mine." ... Group number: , only for paying users. Seeking copyright cooperation, please contact the group and mention it.
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