Biography & Autobiography : Military

Originally published in 1957, this enduring classic cowritten by a Japanese suicide pilot—now completely revised to include the valuable insight and perspective gained by the author since the time of the book’s initial publication—remains a touching and insightful look into the world of the kamikaze. more...

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The story of Herb Ashby, an Australian soldier wounded in the siege of Tobruk and decorated for his leadership and bravery in the decisive Battle of El Alamein. more...

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The Life of Stonewall Jackson was written while John Esten Cooke was encamped with General Andrew Jackson and his troops during the Civil War. Based on his personal observations of the General, who was often compared to Napoleon, Cooke combines them with information taken from official papers, contemporary narratives and personal acquaintances. more...

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Although he never commanded in a major Union victory and his military career had repeated ups and downs, William Tecumseh Sherman is the second best known of Northern commanders. His father died when he was nine and Sherman was raised by Senator Thomas Ewing and eventually married into the family. Through the influence of his patron, he obtained an appointment to West Point. Only five cadets of the class of 1840 graduated ahead of him, and he was appointed to the artillery. more...

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My Life and Experiences Among Our Hostile Indians was written by Major-General Howard in an attempt to tell his life story and personal experiences among the Indian tribes that he came into contact with as a result of war. Written in autobiographical form, this piece captures the essence of the opinion many military men had concerning the Indian tribes with whom we shared this country. While many of the author’s experiences were founded in peace making, it is difficult to overlook his general acknowledgment of savagery and hostility among the Indians. This work chronicles the conflict between the Indian tribes and the pioneers as the two groups battled for land and the right to live as they pleased. Within this conflict was the idea of “civilization”. This process is discussed in detail as the white settlers attempted to press their own customs and lifestyles upon the ancient Indian tribes. more...

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