Brian M. Sobel’s book “The Fighting Pattons” isn’t about the Patton family as much as it is a biography of George S. Patton III, son of the famous World War II general. As such, it fills an important role in examining this overlooked Patton.

The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation announced today the establishment of the Guggenheim-Lehrman Prize in Military History. The prize, which carries an award of $50,000, will be awarded annually in recognition of the best book in the field of military history published in English during the preceding year.

Five valuable lessons on leadership from the writings of Alfred Thayer Mahan – strategist, mentor, teacher and author of the book “The Influence of Sea Power on History, 1660 – 1783″ that influenced naval doctrine of every major maritime power of the early 20th century.

The 85th entry in the monthly “Tactics 101″ series examines the principles of war, their evolution and their relevance today.

In “The Hunt for Hitler’s Warship” Patrick Bishop tells not only of the sinking of the Tirpitz but of how the hunt for the German battleship took on such significance that it diverted badly needed resources that could have been better used elsewhere.

Armchair General received the following media release from the General George Patton Museum and Center of Leadership, located at Fort Knox, Kentucky. ACG ran an article at the beginning of the museum’s transformation in 2011; click here to read that …

Has the dearth of actual military history documentaries and military-themed programs on television got you down? Check out what’s happening on Hulu.

Despite its nautical title, ‘Ships of Oak, Guns of Iron,’ covers both the naval and ground war of the War of 1812 and is a fantastic addition to the scholarship that is shedding new light on this ‘forgotten’ war.

Memorial Day is when we appropriately focus on and honor the service and the sacrifices of the those who have died in the service of this nation … we also must not forget the living: those who have served and are suffering from physical wounds and from psychological wounds in the form of PTSD and survivor guilt.

For the fourth year, Blue Star Families and its partners have arranged free admission for military personnel and up to five family members at museums across America. For the summer of 2013, over 2,000 museums with a diverse range of offerings are participating.

“Those Angry Days – Roosevelt, Lindbergh, and America’s Fight Over World War II, 1939-1941″ examines an interesting, if overlooked, era of American history; more significantly, it explores questions America may face in the near future.

In the July 2013 issue of Armchair General magazine Ralph Peters examines 10 myths of the Battle of Gettysburg. Other articles explore what the U.S. would have faced if it had invaded Japan in World War II, Julius Caesar at war, and more.

The latest installment of the continuing series Tactics 101 examines the principles of war – what they are and how they evolved.

Armchair General received the following media release from Norwich University, which was not only the first private military college in the United States, it is also the birthplace of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). As the birthplace of ROTC, …

The U.S. Navy honored four Sailors from a Vietnam-era helicopter crew during an interment ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery May 2.

Armchair General appeals for YOUR help to move legislation forward to recognize the Doolittle Raiders’ with the Congressional Gold Medal.