If you're a history buff or simply fascinated by the stories of courage and resilience amid the chaos of war, non-fiction war books can be an enthralling and enlightening read. From personal accounts of soldiers to in-depth analyses of historic battles, there are countless books that offer an insight into the realities of war. Here are some top non-fiction war books that might pique your interest: 1. "The Guns of August" by Barbara Tuchman: This highly acclaimed book explores the events leading up to World War I, providing a detailed account of the first month of the war. Tuchman's meticulous research and engaging storytelling make this a must-read for any history enthusiast. 2. "Band of Brothers" by Stephen E. Ambrose: This gripping book tells the story of Easy Company, a unit of American paratroopers, during World War II. It chronicles their journey from training to the D-Day invasion and through the major battles of the European theater. The book also inspired the popular TV miniseries of the same name. 3. "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank: Although not a conventional war book, Anne Frank's diary provides a poignant and personal account of life during the Holocaust. Through her words, readers gain a unique perspective on the hardships faced by Jews in hiding during World War II. 4. "The Warrior Ethos" by Steven Pressfield: This book delves into the mindset and values of warriors throughout history, from the ancient Spartans to modern-day soldiers. Pressfield explores concepts such as honor, courage, and sacrifice, making it a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the warrior's mentality. 5. "Black Hawk Down" by Mark Bowden: This immersive narrative recounts the U.S. military's ill-fated mission in Somalia in 1993. Bowden's detailed storytelling brings to life the intense firefight that resulted in the downing of two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters and the subsequent rescue effort. To delve deeper into the world of non-fiction war books, you can explore reputable websites like Goodreads, which offers curated lists and user reviews. Additionally, websites like militaryhistoryonline.com and historynet.com provide historical context and analysis to complement your reading. Remember, these are just a few examples in a vast array of non-fiction war literature. The beauty of the genre lies in its ability to offer diverse perspectives and shed light on the untold stories of those who lived through the ravages of war. So, grab a book, prepare to be captivated, and embark on a journey through history's most significant conflicts.
I was fortunate enough to travel through time, but I was born into a landlord family. Although I never lacked food and clothing in this life, I didn't want to live off others, so Fu Xiaoguan did some things casually. Unexpectedly, the impact was so huge. The emperor wanted to promote him to a high-ranking official, the princess wanted to marry him as her husband, the daughter of the Shangshufu wouldn't marry anyone else, the savage wanted his head, the barbarian country wanted his life, and the Fan country wanted his money... but all Fu Xiaoguan wanted was to be a big landlord!
302.55 Million words | 2022-03-20 08:30Update
"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
He originally thought that being a bandit in troubled times was a very promising job, but he never expected to become a favorite of the court, the person Yang Guang trusts the most. When he became immensely popular and wanted to pursue his grand ambitions, he was helpless to discover that the world was in chaos, in a complete state of disorder. Xiao Buyi, who started out as a nobody, rose to power, with his iron horse galloping and no one daring to oppose him! - - - - - - The new book "Stealing Fragrance" by Mo Wu, set in the Three Kingdoms era, has already been released on Qidian. There is a link in the description below, with over a million words! Friends are welcome to go and support it!
434.02 Million words | 2022-08-06 23:06Update
In his previous life, Zhou Zhong was involved in smuggling and tragically drowned at sea. Unexpectedly, when he woke up again, he found himself in the era of the Ming Dynasty's Zhengde period, as the son of a recently bankrupted wealthy merchant in Songjiang Prefecture. In this era, Zhou Zhong possessed an empty mansion that had been stripped of all valuable things, a timid and cowardly Aunt Wang, a fat and food-loving Steward Xu, a bankrupted elder sister who had been rejected by her prospective husband, and a four-year-old little sister, Duo'er, who had been abandoned by their mother. Additionally, he had a scholar's fame, an unmarried fiancée from a prestigious family, and a former high-ranking official turned commoner as a prospective father-in-law, along with a few close friends — these were everything Zhou Zhong possessed in this era. While eight powerful officials in the court were at odds with ministers, imposing a meaningless ban on overseas trade, officials and businessmen in the southern coastal regions colluded and smuggling ran rampant. However, these issues were temporarily irrelevant to Zhou Zhong. Utilizing his knowledge and experience from his past life, he gradually changed the dire circumstances around him. But Zhou Zhong slowly discovered that if he wanted to make a name for himself in this era, he had to go with the flow of the times and immerse himself in the booming tide of smuggling.
167.01 Million words | 2021-09-10 04:52Update
Qin Shi Huang established the first empire of China, Emperor Gaozu of Han established the second empire of China, and Li Yuan and Li Shimin father and son established the third empire of China. The fourth empire of China was established by Wang Xiao and Wang Yuze in the year of [unknown]. As an artillery staff officer, Wang Yuze was reborn in [unknown] and became a young marshal in the Office of Western Sichuan Inspection. From young marshal to grand marshal, and finally to emperor of the empire, he completed a magnificent transformation. China also rose from a semi-colonial state to an imperialist country, vying for world dominance. Drinking horses in the North Sea, restoring the glory of the Han and Tang Dynasties. Advancing fleets to the west, spreading the civilization of the heavenly dynasty. Defeating the Western powers.
73.68 Million words | 2022-05-18 02:56Update
In the second year of the Yonglong era of the Great Zhou Dynasty, a flourishing era conceals underlying concerns. The nobles and officials are adorned with colorful attire, while civil and military officers face the fiery trials. Internal strife between factions persist both in the north and south, while external threats loom on the nine borders. This is both the best and the worst of times. The key lies in how one navigates through it. With courage and perseverance, watch me embrace a resolute and elegant path, striving to change the course of the heavens! This is a historical narrative that nurtures the political environment, and I ask for your support, my friends. Join the loyal readers' group of Rui Gen for discussions and updates.
814.36 Million words | 2021-09-24 02:31Update
The protagonist traveled back in time to the late Qing Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Daoguang and became a charcoal worker with Yang Xiuqing. They led a primitive lifestyle. As a time traveler, Li Yunzhong was not content with a mundane life. However, before he could plan for the future, he accidentally offended Yang Xiuqing and had no choice but to flee. Li Yunzhong gathered a group of anti-Qing revolutionaries and started a rebellion, going through Hunan and then Jiangnan, eventually recapturing Nanjing. They established their rule amidst the prosperous Jiangnan world. Unfortunately, Hong Xiuquan had a tragic ending. He trailed behind Li Yunzhong and indirectly shielded him from pursuing Qing troops. Eventually, with no other choice, he settled in Sichuan and established the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom in Chongqing. These two forces, one in the east and one in the west, made the Qing forces exhaust themselves in pursuit. Li Yunzhong said, "My goal is to trample the imperial powers under my feet."
380.88 Million words | 2020-08-13 16:25Update
A male surgeon and a female internal medicine doctor traveled together through time! This golden duo arrived in the Tang Dynasty during the ninth year of the Zhenguan reign. What could their time-traveling change in the Tang Dynasty? If Empress Zhangsun doesn't die, will Crown Prince Chengqian still rebel? Can Li Zhi still become Emperor? Will Wu Zetian still ascend to the stage of history?
153.20 Million words | 2021-06-18 04:37Update
"The Chronicles of the Ming Dynasty" mainly narrates various events related to the Ming Dynasty that took place between Year A and Year B over the span of three centuries. Based on historical records, the story revolves around specific time periods and individuals, incorporating the narrative techniques of a novel. It presents a panoramic display of the fates of the seventeen emperors of the Ming Dynasty, as well as other royal and influential figures, along with ordinary people. The narrative focuses particularly on the political arena, warfare, and the ambitions of emperors, while also encompassing the political, economic, and ethical systems of the time.
110.26 Million words | 2022-02-18 04:14Update
Yunye always thought of himself as a deeply homesick person, to the point where he would even kidnap martians and make them send him back to Earth if he were placed on Mars. Now there's trouble, how can he go back from the second year of the Zhenguan era to the year 2010 AD? The entire Tang Dynasty is like a huge pit, Li Er has tricked him, Li Chengqian has tricked him, even the demon witch has tricked him, and even the Bull Demon King has tricked him. Even the wise and virtuous Empress Changsun has tricked him. There are no good people in the entire Tang Dynasty! He still has to go on with his life, with a white-haired grandmother to take care of above, and eight sisters to marry off below. As a high-ranking noble, Yunye feels overwhelmed.
446.65 Million words | 2021-03-23 14:50Update
What would you do if you could go back to the late Ming Dynasty? The nomadic tribes of the Manchus have risen, and in twenty years, they will launch an attack on the Great Wall, leading to the death of millions of Han Chinese at the hands of foreign invaders. The ten days of Yangzhou, the three massacres of Jiaxing, the policy of forcing people to shave their foreheads and trying to eliminate traditional culture, the persecution of intellectuals, and two centuries of isolationism have resulted in numerous unequal treaties, relinquishing tens of thousands of square kilometers of territory, equivalent to the size of France. China's resources have been drained, and huge amounts of silver have been paid as indemnities to foreign powers, totaling 100 million taels, setting a world record, but not an honorable one, rather a record of shame. If given the chance to change it all, would you let it happen again?
295.82 Million words | 2021-04-11 17:49Update
"I only want to drive all Japanese people out of China!" - Gao Fei! The War of Resistance is a battle for the survival of our nation. If I die, my country will live; if my country dies, I will live! We will never retreat in the face of the war. Gao Fei, when he arrived in this era, had already treated himself as a dead person - a dead person ready to fight the Japanese invaders and die at any time and any place. The 14th Division of the Sichuan Army, belonging to Gao Fei's unit, fought from being a local militia to becoming an elite force of the Chinese National Army on the bloody battlefield of the Anti-Japanese War. On the frontlines of the war, the division used their loyalty and lives to defend the dignity of the Chinese army. At the moment of victory, every surviving soldier of the division will never forget that behind them, there flies a blood-red flag, forged with their own blood - the crimson war flag! With a historical backdrop as sharp as a bayonet, this is a transmigration story like no other! If you enjoyed "The Crimson War Flag of the War of Resistance," please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and on Weibo!
274.80 Million words | 2021-07-11 00:21Update
The modern soldier accidentally traveled back in time to the period of the War of Resistance Against Japan and ended up as a foolish soldier. Witness how this foolish soldier disrupts the plans of the Japanese army. "Make sure to kill that dumbass!" said a high-ranking Japanese officer. "What is that dumbass up to today? Why haven't you sent someone to follow him?" said the political commissar. "Don't let the dumbass find out! If he does, we're done for," whispered a collaborator while doing something nefarious. "My troops have run out of bullets. Please send some to the outskirts of the city," wrote the dumbass soldier to the Japanese officer in town. Per the request, the novel's official title has been changed from "Dumbass Resists Japan" to "The Legend of the Spirit of Resistance Against Japan." ............... Ladies and gentlemen, witness the humorous resistance of the dumbass soldier. I recommend a book called "The Super University President."
229.55 Million words | 2020-07-17 02:35Update
If you think Lin Yue's latest novel "Red Mansions: Mourning the Falling Sky" is good, you can copy and share it with your friends through the following website link! No pop-up reading address for bookmarking:
510.39 Million words | 2021-10-08 09:09Update
In special forces, the codename for a sniper is usually "Eagle". A sniper specializing in jungle sniping is called "Green Eagle", while one proficient in mountain warfare is referred to as "Mountain Eagle". A professional soldier responsible for protecting important targets or providing emergency medical aid to injured teammates on the battlefield is given a codename containing the character "Shan" (衫), such as "Blue Shan" in a foreign peacekeeping force. Lastly, an elite operative with exceptional offensive capabilities, capable of adapting quickly to any environment and independently completing various types of combat missions, is known as "Sting".
457.35 Million words | 2020-07-24 16:15Update
Jia Ping'an was born when Li Yuan passed away, and was seriously ill when Li Shimin passed away. At the moment when he was about to be buried alive by the villagers, he exploded... no, he successfully saved himself. Li Zhi ascended the throne, followed by the rule of the two saints, Princess Wu declared herself emperor, and finally the Li family staged a comeback once again. How did he manage to handle such ever-changing situations? Despite being labeled as an unlucky star, he managed to navigate through the ups and downs, treading on three eggs with his feet. Digging a hole today, deceiving tomorrow... Book Club: Group Name: The Great Tang Unlucky Star. If you have purchased the entire book, you can contact the group owner after entering and verify your purchase to enter the complete book group.
597.38 Million words | 2021-08-27 00:42Update
This is an era dominated by robbers, where the accumulated wealth of the Chinese nation for thousands of years is ruthlessly plundered by those European gentlemen dressed in suits and wearing civilized hats using extremely savage, shameless, despicable, and depraved methods. In the 21st century, a small police officer named Yang Xiaolin arrives in this era, hoping to be an upright person as a policeman. But the cruel reality forces him to become a bandit. So be it, let him become a bandit! And thus, he becomes even more savage, shameless, despicable, and depraved than those gentlemen... He is the son-in-law of Yuan Shikai, but he becomes history against the Beiyang Army; he refers to the Japanese Prime Minister as a sworn brother, yet he leads the Yamato people into an irreversible abyss; the Allied Powers consider him a partner, but he stabs the blood of America, England, and France in the back at a critical moment. Yang Xiaolin claims that Sun Yat-sen will always be the person he admires the most, but Sun Yat-sen says, "Yang Xiaolin? The great thief of the country!"
18.79 Million words | 2022-06-26 01:17Update
This world consists of hundreds of countries, large and small. When it comes to land martial arts, the country of Ning is almost invincible. With its four borders and four military libraries, the ferocious wolves dominate the world. Wherever the land extends, the soldiers of Ning can plant their battle flag. However, beyond the seas where the wolves do not reach, there are always some people who refuse to accept. And thus, there emerges a young warrior wielding a sword and a spear, crossing the river with a single reed.
532.38 Million words | 2021-10-16 14:18Update
Returning to the Great Tang, vying for world domination In the fifth year of the Tianbao era, more than a hundred years had passed since the founding of the Great Tang. After decades of governing the country, the weary Emperor Li Longji, who had already known his destiny, began to divert his attention away from the mundane and intricate affairs of state, ever since he bestowed the title of Guifei upon Lady Yang. "Amidst joyous songs and graceful dances, the monarch gazes upon them with insatiable desire." He indulged himself in music and dance, and subsequently stopped attending early morning court sessions... And it was in the spring of this year that a newcomer arrived at the Sulou Beacon in Anxi. This newcomer was someone from the future, a time traveler who first entered the frontier military, repelled the enemy barbarians, and then escorted a princess to the capital, stepping into the heart of power in the Great Tang. In a short span of time, he transfigured from a modern-day iron-blooded man to a wise and brave hero of an era of prosperity.
323.20 Million words | 2023-05-18 09:36Update
Greedy and lascivious, but also skilled in calligraphy and painting, Liang Xin, a low-ranking employee of a pawnshop, traverses into the deep palace of the Northern Song Dynasty, becoming an eunuch without a clean past. On one hand, Liang Xin stirs up chaos in the palace, while on the other hand, he gains the trust of Emperor Zhao Ji and becomes the top eunuch in the palace. My new book, "Peerless Bodyguard," has been uploaded. Please support it...
559.00 Million words | 2022-06-30 07:22Update
