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Ten classic military science fiction stories from some of the genre's best authors.
Here's to the hellions and the battle hounds!
From the lowest grunts to the most decorated generals, true warriors always answer duty's call. And from stone spears to cyborg starships, the materiel of battle accompanies them. In this stunning, explosive anthology, David Drake—author of the classic Hammer's Slammers and one of the foremost figures of military science fiction—gathers the finest tales of martial danger and human drama in desperate futures. Dogs of War includes timeless stories by:
- Joe Haldeman
- Gene Wolfe
- Keith Laumer
- Harry Harrison
- David Drake
- Richard Matheson
- And many more
Ten classic military science fiction stories from some of the genre's best authors.
Here's to the hellions and the battle hounds!
From the lowest grunts to the most decorated generals, true warriors always answer duty's call. And from stone spears to cyborg starships, the materiel of battle acc...
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Michael “KepperMN” Keepper
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May 18, 2014
Excellent collection of timeless classic military science fiction stories to savor! There are thought provoking but enjoyable reading. SciFic for the intellect but emotionally appealing! The soldier's life is basically the same from stone age to space age.
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Abraham Edelheit
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February 14, 2018
Anthology including some of the best military sci fi on the market, edited by the author of the Hammers Slammers series.
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A Google user
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July 17, 2025
Good read
About the author
David Drake was born on September 24, 1945, in Dubuque, Iowa. He attended University of Iowa, where he graduated with a degree in History (with honors) and Latin. He then attended Duke Law School. He was drafted out of law school, served in the army for two years and then returned to school. He worked as an Assistant Town Attorney of Chapel Hill and then part-time as a city bus driver before he became a full-time writer. Drake is considered a master of Science Fiction and Fantasy. The Hammer's Slammers, military science fiction, was his first published series. His other titles include Northworld series, The Dragon Lord, Starliner, Ranks of Bronze, and Redliners. In recognition of his work, he won a World Fantasy award in 1976. He currently resides in North Carolina.
David Drake was born on September 24, 1945, in Dubuque, Iowa. He attended University of Iowa, where he graduated with a degree in History (with honors) and Latin. He then attended Duke Law School. He was drafted out of law school, served in the army for two years and then returned to school. He w...
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