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Great books about military history aren't limited to just reading about the wars themselves. The periods of time before, after and between major conflicts are completely interesting and amazingly informative themselves. Check out some of these books for a glimpse into those peacetime periods that don't always get the spotlight that the conflicts themselves get.
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