The Military Reading Room

Stay informed on the latest military books, upcoming releases, and key topics shaping military history and strategy. Discover titles that matter to historians, students, and military enthusiasts alike. 👉 Click here to read more: themilitaryreadingroom.substack.com/p/8th-air-forc… #MilitaryHistory #IntelligenceBooks #MilitaryStrategy #BookReview #HistoryLovers #WarfareStudies #StrategyInsights #MilitaryReaders #DefenseStudies #MilitaryPublishing #MilitaryReadingRoom

Stay informed on the latest military books, upcoming releases, and key topics shaping military history and strategy. Discover titles that matter to historians, students, and military enthusiasts alike. 👉 Click here to read more: themilitaryreadingroom.substack.com/p/military-pub… #MilitaryHistory #IntelligenceBooks #MilitaryStrategy #BookReview #HistoryLovers #WarfareStudies #StrategyInsights #MilitaryReaders #DefenseStudies #MilitaryPublishing #MilitaryReadingRoom

The attack on Pearl Harbor remains one of history’s most studied intelligence failures. Key books reveal how warning signs were missed, highlighting lessons in intelligence analysis, communication gaps, and strategic surprise that remain relevant today. Read more: themilitaryreadingroom.substack.com/p/pearl-harbor… #PearlHarbor #MilitaryHistory #IntelligenceHistory #StrategicSurprise #IntelligenceAnalysis #MilitaryBooks #HistoryLessons #Geopolitics #DefenseStudies #MilitaryReadingRoom

Anthony Vinci’s The Fourth Intelligence Revolution examines how intelligence and espionage are evolving in the digital age. AI, big data, and emerging technologies are reshaping global competition, making intelligence central to national security beyond traditional spy agencies. Read more: bit.ly/3PYm68A #MilitaryReadingRoom #IntelligenceStudies #NationalSecurity #Espionage #MilitaryBooks #BookReview #Geopolitics #StrategicStudies #SecurityAnalysis #MilitaryHistory

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The Commandant’s 2026 Professional Reading List treats warfighting excellence as an intellectual responsibility as much as a physical one. This first entry in the series begins with the Strategy section on Great Power Competition, where the focus turns to long-term rivalry, command, maritime conflict, deterrence, and the problem of understanding adversaries on their own terms. Rather than treating competition as an abstract policy discussion, the post frames it as a practical military problem that calls for historical awareness, strategic literacy, and professional reflection. It also recommends five books for readers who want a deeper historical, strategic, and doctrinal context beyond the post itself. For Marines, and for serious students of war more broadly, it is a useful place to begin this year’s list. Check the first comment for the link 📷 #MilitaryReadingRoom #ProfessionalReading #MilitaryStrategy #GreatPowerCompetition #WarfareStudies #MilitaryHistory #StrategicThinking #WarStudies #OfficerDevelopment #ReadingList

VIDEO - Hidden treasures, mysteries and facts abound when you read a diary that's 162 years old: The Centum Diary: One Year (1863) in the Life of a Civil War Union Soldier. #CivilWar youtu.be/KRfz7zrAFXs #AmericanHistory

‘A masterful and cutting-edge analysis of Norway’s 1940 invasion, penned by Europe’s foremost scholar of Scandinavia’ Peter Caddick-Adams (@militaryhistori) It's publication day for #NorwaysWar by Robert Ferguson Grab your copy today: geni.us/NorWarorgsoc

During the invasion of Sicily in July 1943, Colin Anson found himself deep behind enemy lines, facing a near-death ordeal. He was the last to leave his ship, as the crew presumed he wouldn’t survive the night. He did... An incredible true WW2 biography: amzn.to/3WWPMEi

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There is a great list of WW2 books in the comments!

Is U.S. military dominance—forged in WWII and the Cold War—crumbling under China's tech onslaught? Our review of Christian Brose’s The Kill Chain uncovers the kill chain breaking: “The PRC poses a greater...challenge than the Soviets ever did.” ⚔️🚀 Full dive: themilitaryreadingroom.substack.com/p/future-confl… What tech will win the next war? #BookReview #MilitaryHistory #FutureWar #DefenseStrategy #EmergingTech

I just published Future Conflict & Emerging Tech: Brose’s ‘The Kill Chain’ Reviewed medium.com/p/future-confl…

Happy Thanksgiving, Readers We hope this Thanksgiving finds you surrounded by friends, family, and the comforts of good food—and maybe a football game or two. But today, as in so many years past, thousands of our brothers and sisters in arms are forward deployed or standing duty, unable to join loved ones at the table. We are grateful for their sacrifice and service, and we hope next year brings them home to a more familiar Thanksgiving setting. We’re also thankful for you—our readers. Your interest in military history, strategy, and the lessons of conflict is what keeps the Military Reading Room thriving. Thank you for subscribing, sharing, and commenting this past year. From Phil and Dave: Happy Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for this year? #militaryreadingroom #Thanksgiving2025

“Uncommon valor was a common virtue.” Iwo Jima In February, we revisited the fight, the sacrifice, and 3 books that bring it to life: 📕 The Last Lieutenant 📘 Legacy of Valor 📗 Investigating Iwo ⬇️ Read post: bit.ly/44Aimhy #MilitaryReadingRoom #IwoJima #WW2 #USMC

Thousands of Civil War books exist. We only recommend the ones worth your time. This isn’t a full list—it’s a meaningful one. 🧵 Start here: bit.ly/3GCG3Od #MilitaryReadingRoom #CivilWarBooks #Leadership #MilitaryHistory

The Commandant's Professional Reading List (CPRL) showcases key titles and lessons shaping Marines. The Marine Corps Reading List, always evolving with over 100 books, remains a go-to resource. Here's a starting point! bit.ly/3IbXwxb

Before D-Day came the shadows. Bombers over Germany. Convoys in the Atlantic. Deception ops that fooled the Nazis. These hidden battles made June 6 possible. We break it down—plus 10 books that bring it all to life. ⬇️ themilitaryreadingroom.substack.com/p/road-to-d-da… #MilitaryReadingRoom #DDay #WWII #WW2Books #OperationOverlord #MilitaryHistory

New Substack Post: Commandant’s Reading List on Innovation – Part 2 From AI warfare to Guadalcanal lessons, these books are shaping the Marine Corps' future fight. Read + start your 7-day free trial ⬇️ themilitaryreadingroom.substack.com/2aa47188 #MarineCorps #MilitaryReadingRoom #Innovation

Try The Military Reading Room free for 14 days—this weekend only. Get full access to military book reviews, curated reading lists, and strategic insights. Lock in $40/year before May 1. Start your trial → themilitaryreadingroom.substack.com/14daytrial Follow @mrldgg #MilitaryHistory #ReadingList #Leadership