Military Organization

The 16 case studies in this volume examine the culture of armies, navies, and air forces from the Civil War to the Iraq War and how and why culture affected their performance in the ultimate arbitration of war. 

In this unflinching and engrossing account, Nigel Cawthorne provides a detailed look at one of the most chilling organizations ever conceived by the human imagination. He examines their elite position under the Nazi regime, the superior weapons they were afforded, their involvement in the murderous crimes of the Holocaust, and the way they thrust their claws into every aspect of German life.

The fascinating history of a decade aflame—and what we can learn from its embers. "Disturbing and exhilarating." —New Yorker From 2010 to 2020, more people participated in protests than at any other point in human history. Yet we are not living in more just and democratic societies as a...

Mosby's Rangers were some of the most feared Confederate troops of the American Civil War. Under the command of Col. John S. Mosby, they executed small raids behind Union lines, raiding at will and then vanishing quickly into the countryside to remain undetected. James Joseph Williamson, a private who fought under Mosby from April, 1863, through until the end of the war, records in fascinating detail the activity of Mosby and his men from their companies' organization until the moment that they were disbanded.

With its gripping narrative and relatable takeaways, The Grit Factor is both inspiring and pragmatic, a book that will energize and enlighten current and aspiring leaders everywhere - whether male or female. 

The silence of the woods was just the beginning. Caleb Mercer thought he left the nightmare behind in the Bitterroot wilderness. But the ancient, towering terror that hunts by sound hasn't forgotten him—and it has followed him into the sprawling concrete labyrinth of the city. Haunted by an unending, deafening ringing in his ears, Caleb is thrust into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. The entity has evolved, turning the urban electrical grid and subway tunnels into a viral acoustic weapon. Worse, Caleb isn't the only one tracking the anomaly. A shadowy, well-funded black-ops foundation is ...

Rogue agent Ryan Drake faces deep regrets and only the slimmest shot at redemption... Ryan Drake is incarcerated at a Black Site in an unknown location. Bruised, naked and freezing on the floor, he has nothing left. His plot to assassinate the treacherous Marcus Cain – the Deputy Director of...

The Roman Legion Was Not an Army. It Was a Mobile Engineering Firm. Forget the gladiators, the togas, and the sword-and-sandal myths. History books condition you to look in the wrong place. Most accounts of the ancient world focus on brilliant generals and dramatic battlefield clashes. But that surface-level view leaves out the uncomfortable reality of how empires are actually built and sustained. Armies before Rome fought hard, but they collapsed under pressure. Supply chains fractured. Movement stalled. Control evaporated the moment the soldiers stopped marching. Rome did not conquer the ...

Foundational study of how institutions work and how leadership promotes them. Often cited in many fields and consistently assigned to classes in a variety of departments — including sociology and business, and executive training in management and military leadership — this book is considered to have virtually created the modern field of institutional-leadership management. It is still recognized as a lively and accessible presentation of the institutionalist school's answer to traditional "rationalist" approaches. Selznick's analysis goes beyond efficiency and traditional loyalty: he ...

She survived the massacre once. Now, she’s resetting the timeline to hunt the hunters. Dr. Elise Holloway knows exactly how her friends are going to die. Trapped in a catastrophic temporal loop, she wakes up on Day One of a doomed wilderness expedition in the deep woods of the Pacific Northwest. Her team thinks they are on a routine ecological survey. Elise knows the truth: they are bait. Hunted by a ruthless shadow organization and ancient, subterranean nightmares, the expedition is meant to end in a claustrophobic bloodbath. But this time, Elise isn't prey. Armed with knowledge of the ...

He can absorb any impact. She can bend gravity to her will. Together, they are the only thing standing between humanity and a manufactured apocalypse. It is 1968. The world is gripped by the Cold War, but the real battlefield lies deep in the margins of reality. Since a mysterious cosmic pulse altered human DNA in 1947, a secret shadow war has been raging. On one side is Vanguard, an elite shadow organization dedicated to policing supernatural anomalies. On the other is Directorate S—a ruthless Soviet faction manufacturing an army of enhanced biological drones to rewrite the rules of ...

See the Secrets of Caesar's Invasion of Brittania! Explore the Strategies, Battles, and Legacy of Rome's First Foray into Celtic Lands. Dive deep into the gripping narrative of Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain with this meticulously researched guide. More than just a recounting of battles, this book unveils the complex political machinations, cultural clashes, and long-lasting consequences of Rome's first foray into Celtic territory. Why Choose This Book? Unbiased Analysis: Explore multiple perspectives on Caesar's motives, tactics, and ultimate goals, separating historical fact from ...

She was a deadly shadow for Canadian Special Forces. Now she’s off the leash. Rayna Tan was one of the most lethal assets in Canada’s Tier 1 special operations unit, JTF2. An elite soldier fresh off the battlefield, Rayna is still adjusting to a world where the enemies don't wear uniforms. But she has no time to adapt. Recruited by Fidelitas—an ultrasecret vigilante organization that acts when official channels can’t—she is handed a blank check, a global network of specialists, and a green light to hunt. Her new mandate is immediately put to the test when a chilling beheading ...

How Discipline, Strategy, and Relentless Adaptation Built the Most Powerful Military Force the Ancient World Had Ever Seen Rome did not become an empire by accident. It was built one campaign, one battle, one disciplined army at a time. From small bands of citizen soldiers defending a hilltop settlement to the most feared fighting force of the ancient world, the Roman military evolved into a machine that conquered vast territories across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. But Rome’s military success was never just about victories on the battlefield. It was about organization, ...

The name Allan Pinkerton was for decades synonymous with private detective; indeed, the work “Pinkerton” was generally used for any private detective whether or not they were associated with the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. The all-seeing eye that served as the symbol of his company and the slogan - “We Never Sleep” - projected an image of a detective working tirelessly to pursue a desperate criminal and bring them to justice.

The secret society that orchestrated the Crash has finally played its hand. As nuclear fire rains down on military bases across the globe, the carefully laid plans of the Cabal begin to unravel. From the halls of power to the desperate streets of Birmingham, no one is safe from the fallout. Soldier Boy and his ragtag army of survivors find themselves caught between warring factions as the UK government's true nature is exposed. Meanwhile, deep beneath the waves, the crew of HMS Anson emerges from years in hiding, determined to strike back at the shadowy forces that nearly destroyed them. As...

Modern urban combat is not fought on a flat map. It is fought across streets, basements, tunnels, stairwells, rooftops, windows, courtyards, rubble, and the contested airspace immediately above the fight. The city compresses distance, fragments command and control, degrades communications, multiplies concealed threats, and forces decisions downward onto the small units actually entering buildings, crossing intersections, clearing rooms, and holding ground under pressure. Streets, Sewers, and Skylines is a tactical manual for that fight. Written as the companion volume to The Four-Floor War,...

The IRGC is notable for its involvement in conflicts around the Middle East, particularly in supporting Shi'a groups through military training and finance, as well as backup support on the battlefield. This is not to say the IRGC enters into conflicts for the sake of being involved, but rather, they see these particular situations as serving the interests of Iran and furthering their brand of Shi'ism, a sect of Islam.

When Air Force One vanishes from the sky, the world believes the President is dead. The truth is far more dangerous. During a high‑stakes diplomatic flight, a catastrophic mid‑air attack sends the presidential aircraft plunging into the Atlantic. But the second African American President of the United States doesn’t die in the crash—he survives it… only to be captured by a shadow organization that has spent decades preparing for this moment. As global markets spiral and nations brace for war, UNACO—the United Nations Anti‑Crime Organization—is activated. Commander Nadia ...

Godfrey Mwakikagile shows how the United States government overthrew Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah, in a military coup engineered by the CIA and masterminded by the CIA station chief in Accra, Howard T. Bane.