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Book Review: Victory ’45: The End of the War in Eight Surrenders
James Allen Knechtmann
Authors: James Holland and Al Murray
Reviewed by: James Allen Knechtmann, supervisory archivist/chief, Ridgway Library Branch, US Army Heritage and Education Center, US Army War College
In Victory ’45: The End of the War in Eight Surrenders, James Holland and Al Murray trace the dramatic final days of World War II through eight pivotal surrender moments that reshaped the postwar world. With gripping detail and fresh perspectives, they reveal how victory was secured not just through battles, but through diplomacy, resilience, and human decisions. This compelling narrative offers a powerful lens on the war’s conclusion and the fragile peace that followed.
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Book Review: Training for Victory: U.S. Special Forces Advisory Operations from El Salvador to Afghanistan
Joshua O. Lehman
Author: Frank K. Sobchak
Reviewed by: Lieutenant Colonel Joshua O. Lehman, academy professor, United States Military Academy
What makes some US Special Forces advisory missions succeed while others fail? In Training for Victory, Frank K. Sobchak examines five decades of elite Green Beret operations—from El Salvador to Afghanistan—to uncover the critical factors behind building effective partner forces. Challenging conventional wisdom, this book reveals surprising truths about language, culture, and combat advising in America’s most complex wars.
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Book Review: Reflections on the Russia-Ukraine War
Tor Bukkvoll
Author: Edited by Maarten Rothman, Lonneke Peperkamp, and Sebastiaan Rietjens
Reviewed by: Dr. Tor Bukkvoll, senior research fellow, Norwegian Defence Research Establishment
Reflections on the Russia-Ukraine War offers a timely and multifaceted exploration of Europe’s most devastating conflict since World War II. Drawing on diverse theoretical frameworks, this volume brings together 28 concise, stand-alone chapters that illuminate the war’s political, military, legal, and ethical dimensions. Ideal for scholars, students, and policymakers alike, it provides both analytical depth and practical insight into the evolving nature of modern warfare.
©2026 Tor Bukkvoll
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Book Review: The Army: A Primer to Our Profession of Arms – Field Manual 1
Darren Buss and John A. Nagl
Author: Headquarters, Department of the Army
Reviewed by Colonel Darren Buss, Department of Military Strategy, Planning, and Operations, US Army War College and Dr. John A. Nagl, General John J. Pershing Professor of Warfighting Studies, Department of Military Strategy, Planning, and Operations, US Army War College
Field Manual 1 lays the foundation for understanding the Army’s core values, mission, and enduring role in defending the nation. It offers a clear and compelling guide to what it means to be a professional soldier, emphasizing duty, discipline, and the moral commitment to service. This essential primer inspires new recruits and seasoned leaders to uphold the legacy and the future of the Army profession.
©2026 Darren Buss and John A. Nagl
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