What are some good books/audiobooks that are military related?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:00:55 -0400

Need some new reads that are interesting and furthers my knowledge.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Apr 30 at 2021 9:32 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:32:03 -0400

Not an audio book but do you listen to Jack Murphy's podcast?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 30 at 2021 10:00 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 22:00:03 -0400

*Zen in Martial Arts.* The mind = the ultimate weapons system. Have gifted it to many both in and out of uniform and still do. Can be read in an afternoon or so. Chapters are standalone and provide insights helpful throughout the military industrial complex.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Apr 30 at 2021 10:49 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 22:49:47 -0400

If you want I can talk about the military and concepts. Perhaps give you one lesson a day. That is if you want to learn about the strategic aspects of war. Unfortunately younger enlisted and young officers are not taught. For example I can talk about the Revolution In Military Affairs (RMA). They are technology or doctrine a military devlop for future wars to give a military an advantage. In WWII the RMAs were aircraft carriers, panzers, blitzkrieg, P-51s, amphibious landings, and the atomic bombs, there are others like sonar and the other one, I cant remember because I only got 3 hours of sleep last night.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2021 10:28 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 01 May 2021 10:28:59 -0400

Here’s some Amazon links
Ranger Handbook: TC 3-21.76, April 2017 Edition https://www.amazon.com/dp/ [login to see] /ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_CVCMPB96523GST98N8JH

SAS Survival Handbook, Third Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere https://www.amazon.com/dp/ [login to see] /ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5315ZM98CSE9CT2QB926

Soldier’s Manual of Common Tasks WARRIOR SKILLS Level 1 September 2017 STP 21-1-SMCT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BDZ29JT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_B338C4FKRPRTE4TEM6ND

Get Selected! for Special Forces: How to Successfully Train for and Complete Special Forces Assessment & Selection https://www.amazon.com/dp/ [login to see] /ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_FHS07TNZSAWN2K23ET2N

Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DC9ZT36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_0WDF8BFR4EGTGY86CJEG

Map Reading and Land Navigation: FM 3-25.26 https://www.amazon.com/dp/ [login to see] /ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5C7Z4SBGVABC8PJ471GZ

Ranger Handbook: TC 3-21.76, April 2017 Edition: Department of the Army: 9781548711986:...

Ranger Handbook: TC 3-21.76, April 2017 Edition [Department of the Army] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ranger Handbook: TC 3-21.76, April 2017 Edition

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2021 12:34 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 01 May 2021 12:34:31 -0400

Terminal List: Good tactics, great story
Band of Brothers: Very inspiring, classic
Cant Hurt Me: if you read this and do all the steps you will be a 30% better version of your self. I recommend the Audio book version for the commentary by the author.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made May 1 at 2021 12:38 PM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Sat, 01 May 2021 12:38:27 -0400

Catch-22: Highlights military absurdity. One of my top recommendations for anyone who has been in for a few years. (fiction)

Rising Sons: Discusses Japanese Americans in the US Army in WWII. This could serious be used to jump start an entire day of GOOD, PRODUCTIVE EO/diversity discussions. (nonfiction)

We Were Soldiers Once, and Young: A good luck at the unbelievable heroism, stupidity, valor, leadership, and sacrifice of a unit in Vietnam. Has since been made into a movie starring Mel Gibson, however the book is FAR more expansive and immersive. (nonfiction)

Blackhearts: A much more recent look at war, involving a BDE in Iraq and how things went very VERY wrong within the unit culture, and the atrocious results. Has been used at least once by West Point to discuss leadership. (nonfiction)

Ender's Game: Futuristic look at war in space. It may seem absurd on this list, but if you remove the sci-fi facade and look at the leadership traits and tactics, it is actually a decent military book . The movie was crap, though - don't judge the book by the movie. (fiction)

Starship Troopers: Again - don't judge the book by the movie. Also futuristic sci-fi, but also good military stuff. (fiction)

War in a Time of Peace: A look at the end of the Cold War and how that influenced Yugoslavia and how the situations in Kosovo and Bosnia were allowed to happen by an apathetic world. A bit drier than the others on the list (and longer) but was absolutely fascinating for me. (Nonfiction)

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 1 at 2021 2:29 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 01 May 2021 14:29:44 -0400

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Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2021 7:10 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 May 2021 07:10:17 -0400

I like Robert Greene's books
The 33 Strategies of War
The 48 Laws of Power
The Art of Seduction
The 50th Law
The Laws of Human Nature
Many of the same topics/stories/anecdotes/classics that are used in the first three books include a focus that is shaped toward each specific thesis. The topics of these books are not explicitly military. The topics of these books are more implicitly related to what you might find during your experiences in military service.

Response by SSG John Harpold made May 3 at 2021 7:12 AM

SSG John Harpold — Mon, 03 May 2021 07:12:20 -0400

Gates of Fire

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2021 9:16 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:16:27 -0400

Thank you!

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2021 6:26 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:26:17 -0500

Thanks for advice!