Gordon L. Rottman

1947–2026

2 series 4 books in order

Gordon L Rottman was an American author known for writing non-fiction military history books. He was born on February 24, 1947. Rottman joined the US Army in 1967 and volunteered for Special Forces, where he trained as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1970, and later held assignments in airborne infantry, long-range patrol, and intelligence. He retired after 26 years of service. After retiring, he worked as a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years. He began writing military history books in 1984 and became a full-time author. Rottman has written 50 books for Osprey and currently lives in Texas.

Born: 1947
Known for: Fortress, Battle Orders

Series by Gordon L. Rottman

Fortress

87 books in order · 2003–2012

Fortifications in Wessex, c.800-1066

2003 · Ryan Lavelle

Fortifications in Wessex, c.800-1066 is a 2003 book by Ryan Lavelle. It is book 14 of the series Fortress.
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The Walls of Constantinople AD 324–1453

2004 · Stephen Turnbull

The Walls of Constantinople AD 324–1453 is a 2004 book by Stephen Turnbull. It is book 25 of the series Fortress.
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Crusader Castles in the Holy Land 1192-1302 (Fortress)

2005 · David Nicolle

The Third Crusade was launched to regain control of the Holy Land. King Richard I of England seized Cyprus from the Byzantine Empire. The Crusaders…
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The fortifications of Gibraltar 1068-1945

2006 · Clive Finlayson
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The Castles of Henry VIII (Fortress)

2007 · Peter Harrington

The Castles of Henry VIII (Fortress) is a 2007 book by Peter Harrington. It is book 66 of the series Fortress. Catalog genres: History, War &…
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Maori Forifications

2009 · Ian Knight

Maori Forifications is a 2009 book by Ian Knight. It is book 81 of the series Fortress.
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Chinese walled cities 221 BC-AD 1644

2009 · Stephen Turnbull
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Fortresses of the Peninsular War 1808-14

2012 · Ian Fletcher
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Japanese Pacific Island Defenses 1941-45

Year unknown · Gordon L. Rottman
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Hadrian's Wall AD 122-410

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Battle Orders

2 books in order · 2004–2006

US Marine Corps Pacific Theater of Operations 1941-43 (Battle Orders)

2004 · Gordon L. Rottman
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US Airborne Units in the Mediterranean Theater 1942 - 44 (Battle Orders)

2006 · Gordon L. Rottman
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