Vestiges of War is a multidisciplinary collection that examines the Philippine-American War (1899–1902) and its lasting cultural, political, and historical impact on both nations. Edited by Angel Velasco Shaw and Luis H. Francia, the book brings together essays, artworks, scholarly analyses, and historical documents that explore how the conflict shaped national identities, colonial relationsh…
Vietnam: The Ten Thousand Day War is a comprehensive historical account of the Vietnam War, written by journalist and documentarian Michael Maclear. Based on the award-winning television documentary series produced with Thames Television International, the book traces the conflict from its colonial roots to the fall of Saigon in 1975. Maclear combines eyewitness reporting, interviews, archival …
China–Burma–India recounts the complex and often overlooked campaigns fought in the Asian theater during World War II. Written by Don Moser with the editors of Time-Life Books, this volume explores the Allied struggle to keep China supplied, the grueling combat in the jungles of Burma, and the challenges of multinational cooperation. The narrative includes the efforts of General Joseph Stil…
My Life is the autobiography of Grand Admiral Erich Raeder, one of the most influential figures in the German navy in the first half of the 20th century. It chronicles his life from his military training through his involvement in the rebuilding of the German fleet, to his role as commander of the Kriegsmarine during World War II. Raeder offers a personal perspective on naval warfare strategy, …
A Concise History of World War I was prepared for the Encyclopedia Americana under the editorship of Brigadier General Vincent J. Esposito. It provides a comprehensive overview of World War I, covering the geopolitical background, military strategy, major operations, battlefield developments, and the political and social consequences of the conflict. Presented in a concise and structured text, …
Island Fighting explores the major amphibious operations carried out by Allied forces during the Pacific War in World War II. Written by Rafael Steinberg with the editors of Time-Life Books, this volume examines the fierce and costly battles fought on islands such as Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. It highlights the challenges of terrain, climate, logistics, and determined J…
“A Concise History of World War II” by Brigadier General Vincent J. Esposito is a comprehensive overview of the chronology and strategic dynamics of World War II. Compiled as part of the Encyclopedia Americana project, this book provides a clear overview of major battles, developments in military strategy, land, sea, and air operations, and an analysis of global geopolitical changes during …
Defeat Into Victory is a monumental military memoir by Field Marshal Sir William Slim, the British Army's commander-in-chief in the Burma Campaign during World War II. It details the Allied forces' struggle against the Japanese invasion of Burma in 1942, their bitter initial defeats, their restructuring, and their resounding victory in 1945. Slim details the strategy, tactics, logistics, extrem…
Patrick Wright's Iron Curtain: From Stage to Cold War traces the development of the term "iron curtain" from 19th-century theater to its role as a key geopolitical metaphor during the Cold War. It explains how the concept of the "Iron Curtain" was shaped through performance art, propaganda, and European political dynamics, and then popularized by Winston Churchill in a 1946 speech. Wright outli…
The Second Front is an in-depth account of the Allied efforts to open a new front in Western Europe during World War II. Written by Douglas Botting with the editors of Time-Life Books, the volume traces the strategic planning that led to Operation Overlord and the dramatic events of D-Day. It examines earlier attempts such as the ill-fated Dieppe Raid, the buildup of men and materiel in Britain…