OT - just one book

Gary Grigsby's strategic level wargame covering the entire War in the Pacific from 1941 to 1945 or beyond.

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Just one book?..Lotta good choices mentioned. This is a good narrative of the Gyrenes in WW2, much like Ambrose' "Citizen Soldier"...
Semper Fi, Mac: Living Memories Of The U.S. Marines In Wwii by Henry Berry

Recollections by the men themselves, unvarnished as being interviewed by a former modern day Marine.

Lots of examples of unique trivia, (one of my favourites being how the Marines used Bren Gun carriers once they got overseas).
The tales of legendary Lou Diamond are amazing.
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Just following Tulius' classical theme, I've really enjoyed Xenophon's 'Anabasis'. I think your sweetie can download the Hanry Dakyns translation from gutenberg.org. Another nice translation is Bill Rouse, "The March Upcountry", Ann Arbor Press.
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ORIGINAL: Crimguy

No question for me - The Civil War by Shelby Foote (all 3 volumes).  Just a pleasure to read in every sense. 

Ditto that!
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The most enjoyable history books I've ever read, and you can still find hardback editions in most major book stores.
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