The Hidden History of America at War

"Ambitious...[Davis] makes history palatable and intriguing, pointing out what gets left out and drawing parallels. If that motivates readers to delve into McPherson on the Civil War, Chernow on Washington and Alexander Hamilton, and Ricks on the fiasco in Iraq, he will have achieved an important goal. History tells us where we came from, and Davis reminds us it never has to be boring."

"Hidden History...should awaken many to the manifold joys of reading history...Six buoyant, fast-paced stories."

"[Kenneth C. Davis] has carved a niche for himself as a go-to guy for historical insight and analysis.... Absorbing... [The Hidden History of America at War] should be required reading for both the public and their elected officials."

"An informative, readable compendium of the many fallacies of modern warfare."

"There's only one person who can top Kenneth C. Davis--and that's Kenneth C. Davis. With The Hidden History of America at War, he's composed yet another brilliant, thought-provoking, and compelling book. But along with uncovering extraordinary and yet little-known stories that readers will find absolutely captivating, Davis demonstrates why learning about these conflicts--even those from the Revolution and the Civil War--are incredibly relevant to the present day. Davis offers a hard-hitting and sometimes critical look at some of the most consequential wartime decisions made by presidents and policy makers, but his admiration and respect for the men and women who have served and sacrificed so much for this nation is unwavering."

"With his trademark storytelling flair, Kenneth C. Davis illuminates six critical, but often overlooked battles that helped define America's character and its evolving response to conflict. This fascinating and strikingly insightful book is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand our nation's bloody history of war."

"A fascinating exploration of war and the myths of war. Kenneth C. Davis shows how interesting the truth can be."

Praise for Kenneth C. Davis

"Reading him is like returning to the classroom of the best teacher you ever had."

"[M]errily removes the whitewash from an oft-bland concept of the past."

"The King of Knowing"