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The book that inspired Steven Spielberg's acclaimed TV series, produced by Tom Hanks and starring Damian Lewis.

The story of the toughest fighting unit in WWII that was a major BBC mini-series produced by Tom Hanks and Stephen Spielberg

The gripping and heroic story of D-Day from the Number One bestselling author of BAND OF BROTHERS, Stephen E Ambrose.

From the Number One bestselling author of BAND OF BROTHERS comes the story of the ordinary soldiers in Northwest Europe from the day after D-Day until the triumphant end of the war.

An unparalleled account of an unprecedented feat of engineering, vision and matchless determination: the building of the railroad that united America's East and West.

From the #1 bestselling author of BAND OF BROTHERS comes a breathtaking minute-by-minute account of the first engagement of D-Day, a British operation that was crucial to the ultimate success of the Normandy invasion.

The incredible story of the opening of the American West, by the #1 bestselling author of BAND OF BROTHERS.

"Halleck originates nothing, anticipates nothing, to assist others; takes no responsibility, plans nothing, suggests nothing, is good for nothing." Gideon Welles's harsh words embody the stereotype of Union General-in-Chief Henry Wager Originally published in 1962, this book challenges the standard interpretation of this controversial figure.

Ted Tunnell's superbly researched biography of Marshall H. Twitchell is a major addition to Reconstruction literature. This first full-length study of Twitchell is edifying, entertaining, and cutting-edge scholarship.

In the final months of World War II, with the Allied forces streaming into Germany on two fronts, a major decision had to be made: where to draw a stop line to prevent an accidental clash between the Russian and the Anglo-American armies.

From bestselling historian Stephen E. Ambrose, a dual biography of two great nineteenth century warriors, General Custer and Crazy Horse, culminating in the Battle of Little Bighorn.

Goodpaster.

The final section of the book depicts a spirited octogenarian whose contributions to American life continued even after more than a decade of official "retirement."