Matthew Wayman

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The Unit: My Life Fighting Terrorists as One of America’s Most Secret Military Operatives

A quick, thought-provoking read that lays out both strengths and flaws of the U.S. military in equal measure. Fans of modern military history will find this title enjoyable.
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World of War: A History of American Warfare from Jamestown to the War on Terror

A worthy general survey. This should please many readers looking for a single-volume introductory text on U.S. military history, but it includes a controversial sentence about colonists.
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Dark Nights, Deadly Waters: American PT Boats at Guadalcanal

This title will likely prove appealing to readers interested in the Second World War’s Pacific strategies, operations, and battles, particularly naval surface warfare in 1942 and 1943.
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Jolliet and Marquette: A New History of the 1673 Expedition

Ideal for academics, scholars, and enthusiasts of 17th-century expeditions, particularly French treks into the Midwest and their early interactions with Indigenous peoples.
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The Shape of Battle: The Art of War from the Battle of Hastings to D-Day

Lacking any real insight or overarching theme, this book is recommended only for devotees of British military history.
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Warfighter: The Story of an American Fighting Man

While Johnson’s career is deserving of a deeper work with better treatment, the present work should appeal to fans of Cold War–era to present-day military memoirs.
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Team America: Patton, MacArthur, Marshall, Eisenhower, and the World They Forged

Ultimately a good biography and analysis of four important leaders; should be valuable for any readers interested in World War II history or leadership studies.
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Immortal Valor: The Black Medal of Honor Winners of World War II

This unique account should pique the interests of readers of military history and the experience of Black American service members during and after the Second World War.
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From Warsaw with Love: Polish Spies, the CIA, and the Forging of an Unlikely Alliance

A decent foray into post–World War II intelligence that should appeal to readers interested in Cold War espionage or 20th-century Polish history.
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