War Books: The Marine Corps Commandant's 2026 Reading List
The US Marine Corps Commandant has released a 2026 professional reading list to encourage intellectual development among service members. The list is categorized into themes like heritage and innovation to help Marines navigate modern warfare challenges.
Why it matters
It reflects the military's ongoing effort to maintain intellectual rigor and professional development in an era dominated by short-form digital media.
Editor’s note: Welcome to another installment of our War Books series! Each installment typically presents a themed list of books by an expert contributor. This edition departs from that model and instead presents highlights from the 2026 professional reading list published by the commandant of the US Marine Corps. As always, the aim of War Books is to provide a resource for MWI readers who want to learn more about important subjects related to modern war and are looking for books to add to their reading lists.
The article provides a descriptive overview of a military program without political commentary.
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