subject: Men Of Honour [print this page] They say we sleep at night because someone at the border is wide awake. Awake to protect us and the sovereignty of our nation. That man is the unnamed solider; a man who fights for his motherland without any care of himself, with little concern for his life and only love and respect for his nation. While we all get back to our celebratory mood trying to set up stages for that one party of the year, he is standing still; rigid and brave in the cold with a gun and armour to deter anybody from hurting his countrymen. The soldier has been the subject of many popular authors and publishers have minted money on his bravery. Here are some recommended books from the section of Military.
The Art of War by Sun Tzu
Conflict is an inevitable part of life, according to this ancient Chinese classic of strategy, but everything necessary to deal with conflict wisely, honourably, victoriously, is already present within us. Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.
Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War by Mark Bowden
Black Hawk Down is a nonfiction novel written by Mark Bowden. When he decided to write this book, the government wouldnt give him any information, but when he attended one of the soldiers funerals, he found that many soldiers were glad to tell their story to someone. By compiling their memories and suffering, he wrote this amazing novel. This is the story of 100 marines against an enemy of over a million. When a simple kidnapping mission goes badly, the men are stuck out in a foreign city for over twelve hours. Other books he has written include Road Work, The Best Game Ever, and Guests of Ayatollah.
War by Sebastian Junger
Sebastian Junger turns his brilliant and empathetic eye to the reality of combat--the fear, the honour, and the trust among men in an extreme situation whose survival depends on their absolute commitment to one another. His on-the-ground account follows a single platoon through a 15-month tour of duty in the most dangerous outpost in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley. Through the experiences of these young men at war, he shows what it means to fight, to serve, and to face down mortal danger on a daily basis.
