On Nov. 11, we remember those who served and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict, and peace.
If you're interested in Canada's military history, go to the National Defense and Canadian Forces website at www.cmp-cpm. forces.gc.ca. You'll find the official histories of the Canadian Army for both World Wars, as well as other operations. Because official histories have access to data that unauthorized histories don't have, writers often begin their research here.
In his descriptions of the lives of combatants and civilians, Antony Beevor made use of newly disclosed documents from Soviet archives. His best known works, Stalingrad and Berlin - The Downfall 1945, look at the Second World War battles between the Soviet Union and Germany.
The Pritzker Military Library Literature Award is a lifetime achievement award that recognizes writers who have made significant contributions to understanding American military history. The 2012 award was given to Sir Max Hastings. His latest book is Inferno: The World at War, 1939-1945. In the past, the award has been given to Carlo D'Este, Rick Atkinson, Gerhard Weinberg, Allan R. Millett, and James M. McPherson. You'll find all these authors at the library.
Michael Howard expanded the concept of military history in his writings. He looked at the uniqueness of the past, the sociological significance of war, as well as campaigns and battle accounts. His book, First World War, provides a short, insightful history of the Great War.
John Keegan wrote thought-provoking works about the psychology of combat. Intelligence in War: Knowledge of the Enemy from Napoleon to Al-Qaeda is one of his latest. You also might want to check out A History of Warfare.
