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The Best Military Science Fiction Books of all Time!

Posted on August 30, 2024March 14, 2025 by damperthree

Back in June we posted a video on our D3 Reads YouTube Channel that discussed the most influential, best military science fiction novels. That video was meant as a starting point for this most awesome of sub-genres, and now it’s time to build on it. The great folks who joined in on the conversation with comments helped tremendously by offering their favorite novels, and now we’ve crafted our first official D3 R To Be Read list.

So if you’re looking for the best military science fiction, this list is for you!

The top five (Armor to Forever War) is where we started with the Best Sci Fi Books of All Time: Military Science Fiction! video. The next seven (On Basilisk Station to Terms of Enlistment) are next on our radar and we’re shooting for a November release for the next Mil Sci Fi Video. More to come!

AuthorTitleYear Published
Steakly, JohnArmor1984
Scalzi, JohnOld Man’s War2005
Card, Orson ScottEnder’s Game1985
Heinlein, RobertStarship Troopers1959
Halderman, JoeForever War1974
Weber, DavidOn Basilisk Station2012
Bujold, Lois McMasterShards of Honor2011
Campbell, JackDauntless: Lost Fleet2008
Drake, DavidHammer’s Slammers1979
Dickson, GordonDorsai!1960
Ringo, JohnA Hymn Before Battle2000
Kloos, MarkoTerms of Enlistment2013
Douglas, IanEarth Strike: Star Carrier2010
Taylor, Travis SWarp Speed2004
White, SteveHer Majesty’s Rebel2020
Flint, EricTime Spike2013
Schmitz, James H.Telzey Amberdon2014
Williamson, Michael Z.Freehold2004
Allen, JayMarines: Crimson Worlds2012
Brazee, JonathonSentenced To War2021
Pournelle, JerryFalkenberg’s Legion1990
Laumer, KeithBolo: Rogue Bolo2020
Gerrold, DavidA Matter for Men1989
Brown, PierceRed Rising2014
Alanson, CraigConvergence2022
Adair, BobbyFreedom’s Fire2017
Doherty, RobertArea 512014
Gilliland, AlexisThe Revolution From Rosinante2011

Let us know what you think! Did we miss an author, book, or series? Drop it in a comment!

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