INK & CINEMA JOURNAL

Abraham Lincoln (TV Notes)

A powerful and engaging portrayal of one of America's most revered figures.

Lincoln (Script)

Download and read the 2012 Civil War drama screenplay.

Lincoln at Cooper Union: The Speech That Made Abraham Lincoln President (Book Excerpt)

"Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it."

Cold Mountain (Script)

Download and read the 2003 Civil War romance/drama film script.

All Hell Can't Stop Them: The Battles for Chattanooga - Missionary Ridge and Ringgold, November 24-27, 1863 (Book Notes)

The Union victory at Missionary Ridge during the Civil War was a turning point in the Chattanooga Campaign in Tennessee.

Gone with the Wind (Script)

Download and read the 1939 Oscar-winning Civil War era romance/drama screenplay.

They Came Only to Die: The Battle of Nashville, December 15-16, 1864 (Book Notes)

The Battle of Nashville was a major engagement that took place during the Civil War on December 15-16, 1864.

The Beguiled (Book Notes)

A masterful exploration of isolation, power, and psychological tension, wrapped in a haunting Civil War-era setting.

The Beguiled (Script)

Download and read the 1971 Civil War psychological-thriller movie script.

Gallipoli (Book Notes)

A powerful, sweeping historical narrative that masterfully captures the complexities and tragedies of the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I.

Gallipoli (Script)

Download and read the 1981 war/coming-of-age feature film script.

American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms (Book Notes)

A fascinating and engaging read on the profound impact that firearms have had on key events in American history, from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts.

In Defense of the Second Amendment (Book Notes)

A compelling and forceful defense of gun rights in America, offering readers a detailed exploration of the Second Amendment’s historical and practical importance

The Last of the Mohicans (Book Notes)

A timeless historical novel set against the backdrop of the French and Indian War in colonial America.

The Last of the Mohicans (Script)

Download and read the 1992 action/war/romance feature film script.

Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 (Book Notes)

The harrowing true story of US Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell's experience during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan in 2005.

Lone Survivor (Script)

Download and read the 2013 action/war feature film script.

Doug Zembiec: The Lion of Fallujah (Book Excerpt)

Marine Sgt. Maj. William S. Skiles reflects upon his time serving with Major Douglas Zembiec, known as "The Lion of Fallujah" for his heroic actions commanding Echo Co, 2/1 Marines.

The Second Battle of Fallujah (Book List & Notes)

The incursion into the city of Fallujah in November 2004 was one of the deadliest battles of the Iraq War.

Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War (Book Notes)

An outstanding and compelling account of one of the most intense military engagements of the late 20th century, the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993.

Black Hawk Down (Script)

Download and read the 2001 action/war feature film script.

American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. History (Book Notes)

A poignant & thought-provoking memoir that provides a firsthand account of the experiences & challenges faced by a Navy SEAL sniper during his deployments in Iraq.

American Sniper (Script)

Download and read the 2014 action/war feature film script.

The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama Bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior (Book Notes)

A riveting and revealing memoir that offers a rare look inside the mind and life of a Navy SEAL, and gripping narrative of the operation to capture or kill Osama Bin Laden.

Zero Dark Thirty (Script)

Download and read the 2012 political-thriller war/drama feature film script.