The best military history books of 2022
Reading books on military themes are a great way to dive into historical fiction. There are also many nonfiction titles that teach about battles, soldiers and military members of the…
These are the top WWII fiction reads this year
Historical fiction has had a glow-up in recent years, and perhaps no other genre has received as many titles as WWII fiction from that era. There’s something about the mix…
New novel brings WWII WASPs to classrooms
Flying Fillies is an illuminating new book inspired by historical events that introduces readers to the brave Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) female pilots of World War II. A…
The World War II origins of Navy ‘Torpedo Juice’
Going to any bartender that knows their craft and ordering a “torpedo juice,” means you’ll get a cocktail that’s two parts alcohol (any alcohol) and three parts pineapple juice. It’s…
The 14 best military non-fiction books of all-time
We here at WATM love putting together lists and rankings, so it makes sense for us create one for non-fiction books. We read quite often, and not surprisingly considerin…
Why ‘Starship Troopers’ is on every military reading list
It’s safe to say that the vast majority of troops and veterans today have seen the 1997 film, Starship Troopers. It’s an expertly crafted film and its tasteful use of special effects (for late 90s, anyway) was beyond astounding.
Th…
This is what it was like to be marooned in the age of sail
Marooned. Left on a sandbar or other island in the middle of nowhere with just a little food, water, and a loaded pistol to end your suffering. In the world of pirates, it was a punishment for breaking the pirates’ code – and was usually fatal. B…
We decided to make the best fictional fighter squadron ever
The fighter squadron has long been a staple of the military in the real world – as well as in fiction. When you think “Star Wars,” you think Red Squadron making the trench run. “Robotech” had Skull Squadron. “Baa Baa Black Sheep” had a very …
7 amazing war books written by the men who fought there
We regularly read about wars both past and present. Yet there are few of us who truly know what it’s like to be there. The accounts below are told by the brave men and women who fought on the front lines, as well as those intrepid reporters who doc…
Read voraciously: General Miller’s reading recommendations
During my recent interview with General Scott Miller, he said, “If you are a serious practitioner in the military, you have to be a voracious reader. If you’re not well-read, it…