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Five terrifying stories. Five echoes of fear that never died. From the misty jungles to haunted villages, these stories dig deep into Vietnam’s darkest corners, where war met the supernatural, and something far more disturbing was left behind. In this chilling collection, you’ll discover: Real legends, wartime horrors, psychological fear, ghostly apparitions, and unexplained mysteries—all inspired by actual accounts and folklore. Included Stories: Batutut: Vietnam's Bigfoot A creature of the forest, tall and silent, spotted by locals and soldiers alike—was it myth, or something ...

The Great Mormon War took place between Mormon settlers in Utah and the United States between May 1857 and April 1858. This little known war resulted in the deaths of hundreds of men, women and children. The Great Mormon War of 1857 and 1858 details the causes and effects of the Great Mormon War and illustrates how the decision to engage in the Great Mormon War reflected the attitudes of America at that time. It also details the general buffoonery of the American government at the time, especially that of President James Buchanan.

The regiment’s career commenced with an ignominious defeat in its initial engagement on the South Carolina coast at Port Royal Sound in 1861. This demoralizing event could have set the regiment on a trajectory of self-fulfilling failure and catastrophe.

On November 29, 1943, as the Allies’ primary leaders met in Tehran, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt described to Soviet leader Joseph Stalin his idea for the organization that would become the United Nations. The American president suggested that the active arm of the organization be “the Four Policemen”: the U.S., USSR, UK, and China. Stalin agreed with much of the framework in principle, but asserted that China likely would not possess the strength after the war to assist.

George Rogers Clark was an American general during the Revolutionary War—the epic conflict in which the newly formed United States of America broke free from British rule. A seasoned frontiersman, he became a leading figure in the expansion of the American frontier into what was then known as the Northwest Territory. Before states like Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky even existed, Clark was actively charting their course. When the Revolutionary War erupted, George Rogers Clark did not hesitate to answer the call to action.

Now, the fruits of Chas Henry's exhaustive four-year, two-continent investigation provide insight into what many have called the United States Marine Corps' worst-ever peacetime disaster. Fuji Fire shares the compelling and intimate stories of heartbreak and inspiration forged by these events while bringing to light new, critical analyses of the incident's causes and effects.

Embark on a captivating journey through the tumultuous landscape of Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War era. Born in Nongkhai in 1976, the protagonist emerges from the liaison between a local woman and an American serviceman stationed at Udonthani, a pivotal air force base shrouded in secrecy. This gripping memoir delves into the transformative impact of war, vividly illustrating how foreign military presence can reshape societies and leave behind a legacy of uncertainty and loss. Explore the evolution of Udonthani from a humble agricultural hub into a bustling city teeming with life, ...

To save their daughter, they handed her over to strangers. Now he wants her back — but her heart has found a new home. Warsaw, 1942. With deportations looming and time running out, Aaron and Raizel make an impossible decision: to entrust their seven-year-old daughter, Machale, to a Catholic family. It is a desperate act of love — and perhaps her only chance to survive. But after Raizel perishes in the ghetto and Aaron is deported to a death camp, all contact is lost. And when the payments cease and danger escalates, her protectors quietly let the river take her. Magda — a devout, ...

In the jungles of Vietnam, a secret war raged in silence. No uniforms. No front lines. Just names on a list—and orders to make them disappear. Shadow Warriors exposes the dark truths behind Operation Phoenix, the CIA-backed program that targeted the Viet Cong political infrastructure through assassination, psychological warfare, and covert intelligence operations. What began as a counterinsurgency initiative soon became a machine of fear—eliminating thousands, many without trial or evidence.

The United States in the mid-1800s boiled with conflict and promise. The bloody Civil War raged. A ruminating President sat in the White House. William Gould Raymond (“W.G.”) was as complicated as the times. His life a mosaic of faith, addiction, health setbacks, his sprawling family, service as a Union Army officer, and then as a Lincoln-appointed hospital chaplain. W.G.’s place in history, though, stands as the initial commanding officer responsible for raising what would become the 1st United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.) of the District of Columbia.

You’ve heard of the Vietnam War. You’ve seen the footage—chopper blades thundering over rice paddies, soldiers knee-deep in jungle mud, names etched into a black granite wall in Washington, D.C. But there’s another war you haven’t heard about. One that was never televised. One that was never supposed to exist. This is the story of the shadow war. It was fought in silence, deep in the jungles of Laos and Cambodia—countries where American troops were officially forbidden to set foot.

A dramatic coming-of-age story and spiritual memoir that traces through the horrors of combat to discovering a spiritual approach that maps one soldier’s journey from the horrors of combat to his discovery of a spiritual approach that heals violence from the inside out.

My Second Time: A Comprehensive Guide to Religious and Historical Landmarks to Visit on the Camino de Santiago is the ultimate companion for pilgrims and travellers embarking on a journey along the famed Camino de Santiago. This meticulously researched guidebook delves into the rich religious and historical tapestry of this ancient pilgrimage route. Discover awe-inspiring cathedrals, serene monasteries, and centuries-old churches that have stood as spiritual and cultural beacons for countless pilgrims. Explore historical landmarks and architectural marvels that tell the story of the ...

Last Battles is the fourth novel in the Jaco Jacinto Age of Sail series. The first three are Raider of the Scottish Coast, Carronade and Death of a Lady. The series follows the careers of two Naval officers - Jaco Jacinto in the Continental Navy and Darren Smythe in the Royal Navy. They start as mortal enemies when the American Revolution begins, but when Jacinto captures Smythe, they become friends. When Smythe is paroled, they are back to being enemies. As the series progresses, Jacinto's and Smythe's lives and careers intertwine and become closer and closer. Peace was in the air after ...

Novela histórica que conjuga pasado con presente, América con Europa, la guerrilla de los '70 y la Segunda Guerra Mundial. ¿Pueden haber colaborado aquellos que en los libros figuran como acérrimos enemigos? "El carnicero de Sárospatak" es una poderosa historia que explora temas de moralidad, sacrificio y la lucha por la supervivencia en tiempos de guerra.

Edmund Radcliffe's two greedy brothers convinced their father, Malcolm Radcliffe, to exile Edmund to Martinique to save the family from financial ruin and further embarrassment. There, he finds work as an accounting clerk. Still, Edmund wanted to go to sea. After being hired as a second officer on a merchant ship, he discovers the captain is stealing from the ship's owner. With France consumed by its revolution, the Marquis de Fontaine and his family board Edmund's ship in Bordeaux. On the voyage back to Martinique, Edmund falls in love with Sophie, the Marquis' eldest daughter. In the U.S....

Casey J. Culler tells the story of his service in the United States Army in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, and at bases in the continental United States such as Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Fort Benning, Georgia, and his life near Mount Airy, North Carolina, the town made famous as Mayberry in The Andy Griffith Show (1960-1968). Casey Culler was originally from Mount Airy, North Carolina, and graduated from North Surry High School in 1996. He joined the Army in the summer of 2001, and his world, like so many others, was sent in another direction after 9/11. Casey spent the first two ...

During Operation Market Garden the two bridges at Nijmegen weren't captured on the first day and as a result the Allies were forced to launch a bloody river crossing. This should not have happened and this report examines what should have taken place and why. This is the fourth story in the book, `Boats at Arnhem and Other Stories' and the paperback version has maps and photos.

World War II was more than just a clash of armies—it was a battle of ideologies, economies, and strategies on a global scale. It was the deadliest conflict in human history, involving more than 30 countries and resulting in the deaths of an estimated 70 to 85 million people, including both military personnel and civilians. For a time, it seemed as though Nazi Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, might succeed in reshaping the world according to its vision. Germany’s early victories stunned observers and instilled fear across Europe.

This is the story of Setsuko Nakamura Thurlow—a teenage girl living in Hiroshima in 1945, when the city was annihilated by an atomic bomb. Struggling with grief and anger, Thurlow set out to warn the world about the horrors of a nuclear attack in a crusade that has lasted decades. In 2015 Thurlow sparked a rallying cry for activists when she proclaimed at the United Nations, "Humanity and nuclear weapons cannot coexist."