War & Military
Postage stamps of war
A very brief introduction to postal stamps used and issued during times of war. The principal focus might be said to be placed upon the Grea…
The Escape of a Princess Pat
The Escape of a Princess Pat recounts the harrowing true story of Corporal Edwards, a soldier in the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infa…
The Battle of Allatoona
This is an account of the Union army's strategies and activities in protecting a Union garrison at Allatoona in Bartow Country, Georgia duri…
Poems
The English poet Wilfred Owen was killed on 4th November 1918 just seven days before the Armistice which ended the First World War. This boo…
Clear Crystals
Clear Crystals is a poignant collection of 31 short poems by Clara Frances Mckee Beede, dedicated to the brave soldier boys who serve their …
Admirals All
A short collection of poems on Naval and other military themes by the English poet and military historian Sir Henry Newbolt published in1897…
More Than 36 Days
"More Than 36 Days" is the stories of 4 men who served as United States Marines during World War II in the battle for Iwo Jima isl…
The Soldier
The Soldier is a poignant poem by Rupert Brooke, composed in the early days of World War I. It reflects the thoughts and emotions of a soldi…
History of Company B
History of Company B offers a detailed account of the 307th Infantry's experiences during World War I, focusing on the pivotal role of Compa…
The Eisenhower Years
The Eisenhower Years is a fascinating 13-part radio documentary that explores the significant events and themes of the Eisenhower administra…
Selected Poems
Siegfried Sassoon, best known for his outspoken opinions on the futility of war, is portrayed in these poems as an observer, an observer of …
The Sad Years
The Sad Years is a poignant collection of poems by Dora Sigerson Shorter, reflecting on the profound impact of the tumultuous years from 191…
My Hunt After 'The Captain'
Holmes describes his frantic search through Civil War torn landscapes for his wounded son, the future Supreme Court Justice. Originally publ…
The Dawn Patrol
Paul Bewsher writes poems of a wartime aviator from his heart and soul. His heart longs for an end to the perils of war and the forced destr…
The Winnowing Fan
This little gem of a book contains twelve poems about World War I. There is more to it than its intrinsic value as verse. Edward Elgar (18…
Main Street
This is a book of poems by Joyce Kilmer. It includes several of his religious poems and poems about World War I, in which the author himself…
Jack Benny USO Show
Enjoy the classic Jack Benny USO Show, recorded live from Cairo, Egypt on September 13, 1943. This entertaining program features the beloved…
Der Fall des Generalstabschefs Redl
Der Fall "Redl" erregte im Jahr unmittelbar vor Ausbruch des Ersten Weltkrieges großes Aufsehen in der österreichischen…
Any Woman To A Soldier
LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of Any Woman To A Soldier by Grace Ellery Channing.This was the Weekly Poetry project for Novem…
In Time Of The Breaking Of Nations
In Time Of The Breaking Of Nations is a poignant poem by Thomas Hardy, reflecting on the enduring nature of love amidst the chaos of war. Wr…