1. On Feb 22 2017 cynic2 read The Utility of Force: The Art of War in the Modern World by Rupert Smith
  2. On Feb 22 2017 cynic2 read Small Wars Manual by United States Marine Corps
  3. On Feb 22 2017 cynic2 read The Generals: American Military Command from World War II to Today by Thomas E. Ricks and commented:

    A very good read on an interesting topic. The book traces how General Marshall's influence in tge training and selection of officers lead to general officers who excelled in tactics but could not operate strategically.

  4. On Feb 22 2017 cynic2 read American Soldier by General Tommy Franks and commented:

    Easily readable, very superficial and not very interesting as it leaves out the most intetesting and controversial topics of the Iraq invasion when Franks did not live up to expectations.

  5. On Feb 22 2017 cynic2 read The Philippine War, 1899-1902 by Brian McAllister Linn
  6. On Feb 22 2017 cynic2 read Seven Pillars of Wisdom: A Triumph by T.E. Lawrence
  7. On Feb 22 2017 cynic2 read The Army and Vietnam by Andrew F. Krepinevich Jr.
  8. On Feb 22 2017 cynic2 read Low intensity operations; subversion, insurgency, peace-keeping by Frank Kitson
  9. On Feb 22 2017 cynic2 read Small Wars Their Principles and Practice by Colonel C.E. Callwell
  10. On Feb 22 2017 cynic2 read War In The Shadows: The Guerrilla in History by Robert B Asprey
  11. On Feb 22 2017 cynic2 read Insurgency and Terrorism: From Revolution to Apocalypse by Bard E. O'Neill
  12. On Feb 22 2017 cynic2 read Counterinsurgency Warfare: Theory and Practice by David Galula
  13. On Feb 22 2017 cynic2 read Learning to Eat Soup with a Knife: Counterinsurgency Lessons from Malaya and Vietnam by John A. Nagl
  14. On Feb 22 2017 cynic2 read Lost in Translation: Vietnam: A Combat Advisor's Story Lost in Translation by Martin J. Dockery
  15. On Feb 22 2017 cynic2 read In the Company of Soldiers: A Chronicle of Combat by Rick Atkinson