PDF Books in Military History
Dewey and Other Naval Commanders
by Edward Sylvester EllisDewey and Other Naval Commanders is a book which details the bravery of important Naval commanders of America, written by the American author Edward Sylvester Ellis, remembered for his fiction works and historical accounts. His notable works among his publications include The Steam Man of the Prairies, Seth Jones, The Stories of the Greatest Nation..
Fighting the Boche Underground
by Harry Davis TrounceFighting the Boche Underground is a personal memoir and real life account of the life of Harry Davis Trounce, advance-gaurd of the American Army who participated in the great struggle for freedom long before the United States espoused the cause of the Allies. This narrative will be mainly concerned with the engineers and sappers ..
The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diazdel Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2)
by Bernal Diaz del CastilloThe Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diazdel Castillo is a true account and biographic work written in two volumes and this volume is the first one to be written. Written by Bernal Díaz del Castillo, a Spanish conquistador who was a foot soldier in the conquest of Mexico and Hernan Cortes. The author mentions in his preface as “It treats of the d..
The Anabasis of Alexander
by ArrianThe Anabasis of Alexander is the English translation of the Greek version of “The history of the wars and conquests of Alexander the Great”, written by Arrian. Arrian, the author and philosopher of Roman era is considered as one of the founders of military-based historical writings, best known for this work other than his writings such as Dis..
A Voyage Round the World
by George AnsonA Voyage Round the World is a true account of historical circumnavigation by the Great Britain’s Commodore George Anson. While he was successful in his mission to capture Spain’s Pacific possessions, however the voyage turned down to be a tragic end for the crew as only 10% of them survived after being victimized for diseases while they cruis..
The River War (An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan)
by Winston ChurchillThe River War is a historical account narrating the conflict between Christian and Islamic clashes and Britain's attempt to liberate the Islamic state Sudan from hardcore Islamic forces. While we all know Winston Churchill as one of the ironic political leaders world has ever produced, as young man he had very strong background of military ed..
History of the World War - An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War
by Francis A. MarchHistory of the World War: An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War is a book co-authored by American lexicographer Francis Andrew March and Richard J. Beamish. This is a popular narrative history of the world's greatest war. Written frankly from the viewpoint of the United States and the Allies, it visualizes the bloodiest and most d..
History of the War in Afghanistan, Vol. I (of 3)
by Sir John William KayeHistory of the War in Afghanistan is an account of the war in the asian country which had disastrous effects in the later part than when it was conducted. Written by the British historian Sir John William Kaye who had served as Army officer in Bengal Artillery during British rule in India. This work has spanned accross three books which explores th..