[killjoy]

Also be sure to take a look at: http://www.usni.org/press/read inglist.htm

It contains the reading list recommendations of the Chief of Naval Operations, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Marine Corps Commandant, and others.

[Enlightiator]

Thanks for more leads on great military books, this thread is far superior to the small list I started with. I'm always looking for that rare great gem out there thats so worthy of reading but for whatever reasons never made it big, and I am sure there are several in this big list you guys are making.

I especially want to thank those who posted new military book list links or gave descriptions to their suggesting reading lists. I make special not of those posters who say their suggestion is a "must read" or the "may be the best book on..." Those are the kind of books I want to read!