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
2,192 books — 2,476 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 — 212 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)
686 books — 503 voters

Battle Cry of Freedom by James M. McPhersonTeam 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
1,012 books — 990 voters
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson1776 by David McCulloughIsaac's Storm by Erik Larson
Best Non-Fiction (no biographies)
6,266 books — 8,074 voters

John Adams by David McCullough1776 by David McCulloughTeam of Rivals by Doris Kearns GoodwinTruman by David McCulloughBattle Cry of Freedom by James M. McPherson
Best American History Books
2,198 books — 2,580 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 James M. McPherson
Best History Books
3,866 books — 3,903 voters