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A true story of murder, high stakes diplomacy and the fifteen American lives that hung in the balance. The Fifteen: Murder, Retribution, and the Forgotten Story of Nazi POWs in America by William Geroux. Shop Now

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Available 11/11: A richly illustrated history of America's founding struggle—expanding on the six-part PBS series airing November 2025. The American Revolution: An Intimate History by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns. Pre-Order

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Find the best selection of military history books at Barnes & Noble. Whether you’re looking for books about specific wars and the evolution of warfare, biographies of military leaders or books on the impact of war on society, our list includes well-researched books by bestselling military history authors and scholars. Read American Prometheus, the fascinating historical account of the life of Robert Oppenheimer, a dazzling feat of biography, history, science and politics, or dive into The Achilles Trap, an unprecedented new look at America’s invasion of Iraq. Discover the best military history books that offer valuable insights into WWI, WWII, the U.S. Civil War and the American Revolution. From recent Middle Eastern conflicts to Napoleonic Wars, our collection of military history books encompasses a wide range of military subjects. Whether you’re exploring ancient military conflicts, want to gain deeper understanding of the Vietnam War or you’re studying the consequences of warfare, there are so many books to choose from. If you’ve ever been curious about what would actually happen in the event of a nuclear war, read Anne Jacobsen’s Nuclear War: A Scenario, which gives a shockingly detailed description of the immediate aftermath of such an immense emergency.

10 Bestselling Military History Books

The Art of War by Sun Tzu
The Wall: Rome's Greatest Frontier by Alistair Moffat
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann
The War Below: The Story of Three Submarines That Battled Japan by James Scott
A Wing and a Prayer by Harry H. Crosby
The Hiding Plance by Corrie ten Boom
Alexander the Great by Philip Freeman
Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism by Rachel Maddow
Ghosts of Honolulu by Mark Harmon
The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel by Douglas Brunt

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