Alan Axelrod Libri

"Originally published in 2007 as The Real History of the American Revolution"--Title page verso.

The Battle of Belleau Wood, stunning in both its concentration and intensity, was the fiery furnace from which the modern United States Marine Corps emerged as America's fiercest and most effective warriors, the world's preeminent fighting elite.

Exploring the historical and contemporary roles of mercenaries, this book delves into their significance in warfare, highlighting their evolution from ancient times to modern private military companies. It examines the increasing reliance on outsourced military services, including security, training, and logistics, across various nations like the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Australia. The justification for employing mercenaries, centered on effectiveness and cost-efficiency, is critically analyzed within the context of military strategy and global politics.

Patton's Drive tells the story of how a young man born to war-who believed himself the literal incarnation of all great warriors past-became a modern American general: in terms of enemy killed or captured, territory taken, and people liberated, the greatest field commander of World War II.

An argument settler--and starter--for Civil War buffs who want to know which side had the better soldiers: Armies South, Armies North definitively compares the military forces of both sides. Civil War buffs are always arguing over which side had the better soldiers. Armies South/Armies North by Alan Axelrod helps readers reconsider their understanding of America's most harrowing war. Axelrod is the author of more than one hundred books with a passion for military history and leadership. Each chapter of his new book compares the military forces with both quantitative and qualitative measures. Axelrod analyzes the equipment, the leadership and strategies, and the men who fought in each army, with additional focus on lesser known flash points during the war.

Provides an overview of the people, events, and ideas that shaped the twentieth century, covering wars and political conflicts, innovations in technology, and the contributions of such great minds as Sigmund Freud and Albert Einstein

Focusing on pivotal events that shaped America's Civil War, the book features 20 detailed essays by historian Alan Axelrod. Each essay not only narrates the significance of a selected event but also ranks its impact on the war's causes and outcomes. Axelrod's engaging storytelling highlights how these moments influenced the course of the conflict and the nation's future, providing readers with a deeper understanding of this critical period in American history.

Focusing on General George Patton's leadership style, this guide offers executives and managers practical lessons in effective management. It emphasizes developing a leadership attitude, enhancing communication skills, and inspiring teams. The book is enriched with period photographs that illustrate Patton's career, making it a visually engaging resource for those seeking to improve their leadership capabilities.

Generals South, Generals North highlights twenty-four commanders twelve each from the Confederacy and the Union. Best-selling author and military historian Alan Axelrod presents a biography of each, narrates the major engagements in which each fought (emphasizing tactical leadership and outcome produced), and explores each man s ever-controversial reputation.

Get a clue about the most vital components of criminal investigation. This new edition offers the most up-do-date scientific investigation methods used by today's law enforcement agencies, including criminal profiling, lie detector technology, and DNA analyses, with an emphasis on forensic pathology, anthropology, and psychology.