Mr. Leckie presented the conflict in Korea with clarity and preciseness. The details switched back and forth between the situation in Korea, America's perspective, and the views of other world powers. The fight between MacArthur and Truman was represented wholly, yet it failed to deliver in terms of how it interfered with the Korean conflict.

The Deficit Myth (Modern Monetary Theory) by Stephanie Kelton

Cliff notes: Deficits good, Fiscal Responsibility bad

deadeyedick wrote:

Strong Men Armed relates the U.S. Marines' unprecedented, relentless drive across the Pacific during World War II, from Guadalcanal to Okinawa, detailing their struggle to dislodge from heavily fortified islands an entrenched enemy who had vowed to fight to extinction—and did. (All but three of the Marines' victories required the complete annihilation of the Japanese defending force.) As scout and machine-gunner for the First Marine Division, the author fought in all its engagements till his wounding at Peleliu. Here he uses firsthand experience and impeccable research to re-create the nightmarish battles. The result is both an exciting chronicle and a moving tribute to the thousands of men who died in reeking jungles and on palm-studded beaches, thousands of miles from home and fifty years before their time, of whom Admiral Chester W. Nimitz once said, "Uncommon valor was a common virtue."Strong Men Armed includes over a dozen maps, a chronology of the war in the Pacific, the Marine Medal of Honor Winners in World War II, and Marine Corps aces in World War II.

Found in the Fiction section I hope?

8trackdisco wrote:

The incredible true adventure of the only person known to have survived so long while lost in Yellowstone wilderness.

When Truman Evert visited the Yellowstone area in 1870, the Yellowstone belonged to myth. Scattered reports of a mostly unexplored wilderness filled with natural wonders caught the public’s—and Evert’s—attention. Although fifty-four, nearsighted, and an inexperienced woodsman, he joined the expedition determined to map and investigate the mysterious Yellowstone.

Separated from his party, and then abandoned by his horse, Evert embarked on one of the most grueling survival adventures recorded on the American frontier. For thirty-seven days he wandered Yellowstone alone, injured, and without food save that which he could scrape from an unfriendly land.

Truman Evert’s story manifests the qualities we associate with the great explorers: endurance, determination, inventiveness, and courage in the face of unendurable hardship. Lost in the Yellowstone is an inspiration, and a testament to one man’s will to survive.

This book is awesome if you like history, especially warfare. Robert Leckie had a purpose for writing The Wars of America. Throughout the book, Leckie informs as well as explains the actions of the people in charge, instead of just describing the battles themselves. In doing so, he shows his purpose, which is to inform the reader(s) of the wars of our forefathers, to provide a look at the thoughts behind the decisions made by America’s leaders, and to show American patriotism, militarism, and independence. The wars of the past gave our nation its personal stamp on the world. We say we love peace as well as exercise disciplined warfare when necessary. Leckie touches on the backbone of our nation: The struggle for independence and democracy for those who wish to have it. The book explores the different conflicts in America’s history, giving a chronological reference of the wars of that time.

The theme of this book is that America is a country bred for war. America has no qualms about fighting for what is considered right, and that is shown by this book. As Leckie shows the battles of our first wars to Vietnam, he paints a clear picture of America’s purpose: to defend the rights of its citizens, ideas, and assets, through war or peace. We know what we want, and fight to get it if we have to. If freedom is part of all Americans, then so is war. Without it, our nation would have never come to be. Leckie uses his theme to illustrate how dependent on troops we really are. We are a military-oriented country, yet we only use it for the defense of ourselves and others.

The style of The Wars of America is descriptive. The book describes the events and why/how they happened, including a back-story to show the full circle. He uses his opinions rarely, slipping in adjectives such as “brilliant” or “unwise” to show agreement or disagreement. For the most part, he just gives the facts. I think the book could also be considered an exposition. The book analyzes our battles and breaks them down into understandable pieces of information. Leckie criticizes some of the wars, giving reasons for why they failed or succeeded as well as backing other wars, showing why they happened and how America won or lost. He states something, then supports it, attacks it, or just explains it. The research is well done, not many holes appear in the explanations.

I think this book is a good read for anyone who is a history or war buff, but I do not recommend it for anyone else. It is a tough read, due to the large amount of facts and raw historical information. If you do decide to read it, the book will answer most questions about the main wars of America as well as provide descriptions about vague wars or ones most often forgotten or not covered in depth in history classes. I thought this book was awesome; I love history, maps, and wars, so this book was right up my alley. The descriptions are amazing and keep you reading. There are dry parts however, as in any historical book, and the information is provided as just facts. I would give it four stars for me but probably two for other people. I would have to say it is unique since it is the first book I have read that spans a country’s whole lifetime of wars up to its publication, shortly after the close of the Vietnam conflict.