Duke of Westminster's Medal for Military Literature

Created with the support of The Duke of Westminster, the Duke of Westminster's Medal for Military Literature has been awarded annually since 1997. The award is given to a book by a living author, regardless of nationality, gender or age, who makes a notable and original contribution to the study of international and national security and defence.
2012
The Royal United Services Institute is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2012 Duke of Westminster Medal for Military Literature. The following books have been selected to go forward for the next round of judging:
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Spies in the Sky: The Secret Battle for World War II By Taylor Downing (Little, Brown)
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All Hell Let Loose: The World at War 1939-1945 By Max Hastings (HarperPress)
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George F Kennan: An American Life By John Lewis Gaddis (Allen Lane)
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The Spanish Holocaust: Inquisition and Extermination in Twentieth-Century Spain By Paul Preston (HarperPress)
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The Chief: Douglas Haig and the British Army By Gary Sheffield (Aurum Press) |
With Our Backs to the Wall: Victory and Defeat in 1918 By David Stevenson (Allen Lane) |