What are some good modern military fiction books?

One of the best is 'The Hunt for Red October' by Tom Clancy. It's a classic that really dives into the Cold War era military and submarine warfare. The detailed descriptions of military tactics and the intense cat - and - mouse game between the US and Soviet forces make it a great read.

Some good military fiction books include 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card. In this book, a young boy is trained to lead in a future inter - galactic war. 'Warrior's Apprentice' by Lois McMaster Bujold is another. It follows the adventures of Miles Vorkosigan in a military - influenced universe. Also, 'Sharpe' series by Bernard Cornwell is good. It's set during the Napoleonic Wars and follows the adventures of Richard Sharpe, a rough - and - tumble soldier.

Well, 'Crimson Tide' is a good one. It presents a tense situation on a nuclear - powered submarine where there are differences in command decisions. Also, 'Hostile Waters' is a great read. It delves into the story of a British and Soviet submarine encounter. And then there's 'Ice Station Zebra' which, although not solely focused on submarines, has a significant submarine - related plotline that is full of mystery and action.

A well - known military history fiction is 'Gates of Fire' by Steven Pressfield. It focuses on the Battle of Thermopylae. The book details the Spartan warriors' unwavering courage and the brutal nature of the battle.

Well, 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy is a classic military fiction war book. It not only gives a detailed account of the Napoleonic Wars but also delves deep into the lives and relationships of the characters. 'The Killer Angels' by Michael Shaara is another good one. It tells the story of the Battle of Gettysburg in a very engaging way. Then there's 'A Farewell to Arms' by Ernest Hemingway, which is set during World War I and combines a love story with the brutality of war.

A good military sci - fi book is 'Old Man's War' by John Scalzi. It features an old man who enlists in the military to fight in an interstellar war. The book has great descriptions of military tactics and alien species. 'Halo: The Fall of Reach' is also a great choice for fans of military sci - fi. It is set in the Halo universe and details the origin of the Spartan - II super soldiers. Another is 'Warhammer 40,000: Horus Heresy' series which has a vast military - like setting with different factions, complex politics and intense battles in a far - future, dark and gritty universe.

Well, 'Starship Troopers' is extremely popular. It has influenced a lot of other military science fiction works with its ideas about military service and combat against alien threats. 'Old Man's War' has gained a large following too. People like its unique concept of elderly people becoming soldiers in space. It also has some great battle scenes and exploration of military ethics.

Good military fiction often has detailed and accurate descriptions of military tactics and battles. For example, in 'The Killer Angels' by Michael Shaara, the descriptions of the Gettysburg Campaign are so detailed that it feels like you're right there on the battlefield.

One great dropships war military fiction is 'Starship Troopers'. It features intense battles involving dropships and military strategies in a futuristic setting. The book gives a detailed account of the military structure and the role of dropships in combat.

One great military space science fiction book is 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card. It tells the story of a young boy, Ender, who is trained in military strategy in a space - based military academy to fight against an alien threat. Another is 'Starship Troopers' by Robert A. Heinlein, which explores the military life in a future where humans fight against giant bugs in space. 'The Forever War' by Joe Haldeman is also notable. It shows the long - term effects of war on soldiers as they travel through space and time.