Band of Brothers by Stephen E. AmbroseHiroshima by John HerseyFlags of Our Fathers by James D. BradleyWith the Old Breed by Eugene B. SledgeThe Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William L. Shirer
Best Non-fiction War Books
2,280 books — 2,628 voters

Band of Brothers by Stephen E. AmbroseA Bridge Too Far by Cornelius RyanThe Last Battle by Cornelius RyanThe Longest Day by Cornelius RyanAn Army at Dawn by Rick Atkinson
World War 2 books
393 books — 210 voters
Band of Brothers by Stephen E. AmbroseUnbroken by Laura HillenbrandThe Longest Day by Cornelius RyanA Bridge Too Far by Cornelius RyanWith the Old Breed by Eugene B. Sledge
Best World War II History (nonfiction)
698 books — 537 voters

Battle Cry of Freedom by George Henry Davis `86 Prof...Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns GoodwinGods and Generals by Jeff ShaaraThe Killer Angels by Michael ShaaraThe Last Full Measure by Jeff Shaara
Best American Civil War Books
1,025 books — 1,065 voters
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson1776 by David McCulloughIsaac's Storm by Erik Larson
Best Non-Fiction (no biographies)
6,415 books — 8,212 voters

John Adams by David McCullough1776 by David McCulloughTeam of Rivals by Doris Kearns GoodwinTruman by David McCulloughBattle Cry of Freedom by George Henry Davis `86 Prof...
Best American History Books
2,324 books — 3,131 voters
1776 by David McCulloughTeam of Rivals by Doris Kearns GoodwinJohn Adams by David McCulloughThe Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William L. ShirerBattle Cry of Freedom by George Henry Davis `86 Prof...
Best History Books
4,115 books — 4,735 voters