Military Combat

Frank Evans is a Navy sailor willing to do whatever is necessary to become a Marine. He's tough enough - and he has a general interested in his success. But success is measured in many ways. Frank finds out combat and the Marine Corps' definition of success change a man.

BETRAYAL STRIKES FROM WITHIN... Captain Joel Richmond and his allies finally have a chance to strike at the heart of the Vasyke empire—but overthrowing a corrupt regime is never simple. As Richmond takes command of the Thalek rebels, he discovers a deadly conspiracy reaching into the faction's highest ranks. With time running out and enemies closing in from all sides, Richmond must figure out who he can truly trust. When a fleet of mysterious warships appears in the skies over Nesara, the stakes become deadlier than ever. In a world of shifting loyalties, sometimes the greatest danger ...

Terry de la Mesa Allen’s mother was the daughter of a Spanish officer, and his father was a career US Army officer. Despite this impressive martial heritage, success in the military seemed unlikely for Allen as he failed out of West Point - twice - ultimately gaining his commission through Catholic University’s R.O.T.C. program. In World War I, the young officer commanded an infantry battalion and distinguished himself as a fearless combat leader, personally leading patrols into no-man’s-land.

Before the twentieth century ships when relied upon visual signaling, vessels beyond range of sight or a cannon shot, were blind, deaf, and dumb in the dark, making night battles at sea rare, and near always accidental. The introduction of certain technologies like the torpedo, the searchlight, radio, and then radar, transformed naval warfare by making night combat feasible and, in some cases, desirable. The process by which navies integrated these new tools of war and turned the dark into a medium for effective combat, however, was long and difficult.

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN Time has run out for Captain Joel Richmond. Trapped in the Necrodrome's deadly arena with a price on his head, he must pull off his most daring plan yet - destroying the entire palace complex while rescuing his imprisoned allies. But with warships patrolling the skies, factions turning against each other, and the Vasyke determined to execute him privately, Richmond's chances of survival are slimmer than ever. As explosions rock the city and alliances crumble, he'll need perfect timing and a little luck to pull off the impossible. The arena is about to face its ultimate ...

Millions died the first few seconds of the Big One. Millions more the next minute. The Big One had finally come. But it was not caused by nature. It was created by an unknown group of terrorists, who live inside our planet. They flattened the world’s greatest cities by creating a giant Earthquake, the Big One. Earth gathered its best and formed an army to crush the terrorists: THE HOLLOW EARTH SPECIAL FORCES! First Team, as it was named, was led by the President of the United States. But now it’s been over a year, and nothing further has been heard from First Team. Two members of First ...

Chris Ecclestone has had a full on day. And it isn't over yet! He’s done the impossible, been promoted, called a legend, and now he’s alone with his girlfriend and about to get the reward he really wants. Tomorrow is another day, and a badly needed boring one at that. But there’s a war on, and romance has to wait when allies call for help, and boring is what happens between battles and exhaustion. Combat awaits, and this time, he’s a senior officer contemplating how fast he’s failing upwards. The Imperium is spread too thin, and the Trixone are attacking in too many places. When ...

A spaceship has crashed on a deserted alien world. Only one unit is capable of responding: Imperial Rescue Technicians. On the surface, the rain is constant, nothing electrical works and unknown terrors lurk in the darkness. For the crew of the Vanuri, their survival depends on a few brave Rescue Techs who can get down to the surface and save them from the planet’s horrors before it’s too late.

THE DARKEST SECRETS ARE THE ONES WORTH DYING FOR... After surviving a brutal attempt on his life, Captain Joel Richmond discovers a horrifying truth at the heart of the Vasyke empire—one that changes everything. As the movement to overthrow the Vasyke gains momentum, Richmond must decide if he's willing to sacrifice his chance at freedom to fight an evil far worse than the Necrodrome itself. With his allies scattered, time running out, and enemies closing in from all sides, Richmond faces an impossible choice: escape to safety, or stay and fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. ...

What really happened to Sam's parents? After the events in Covert Commando, Sam Harper and his CIA ex-GF Michelle are ordered to join a newly formed task force. As part of the deal, Sam receives access to the CIA's codeword-only file on his parent's death in a terrorist bombing. What they learn drives them underground and on the run in a thrilling battle against old enemies and newly discovered traitors. Read more of Sam Harper's adventures while on the government's dime.

Patrick K. O'Donnell has made a career of uncovering the hidden history of World War II by tracking down and interviewing its most elite troops: the Rangers, Airborne, Marines, and First Special Service Force, forerunners to Americas's Special Forces.

THE END OF AN ERA... AND A NEW BEGINNING Captain Joel Richmond has finally escaped the deadly Necrodrome, but his ordeal isn't over. Imprisoned as an enemy combatant by his own people, Richmond must prove his loyalty while recovering from near-fatal injuries. But when the Chronon Vanguard offers him a chance to return to Narillia as their ambassador, he faces his greatest challenge yet: helping rebuild the society he helped tear down. With his most trusted allies by his side and the fate of an entire planet in his hands, Richmond must forge a new future from the ashes of revolution. The ...

1943. World War II. The U.S. government drafted him out of his life of normalcy and complacency into the life of a United States Marine Corps officer. After intensive training, he would serve during some of the bloodiest assaults of the war. The violent rigors of combat would teach him the rules of long-term survival amid the most lethal fighting in human history. Those who failed to learn these lessons would not return home to their families. During the bloody throes of combat, all is fair and the only rules that apply are those that promote survival. When confronting evil, what is the ...

James A. Warren's battle-driven history shows how this elite culture has produced the best warriors in the country, through six decades, several open wars, and many smaller interventions. From their heroic performance in the Pacific War, against Japanese troops on god-forsaken islands, to their "tip-of-the-lance" leadership in key operations in the two Gulf Wars, the Marines have proven again and again that elite men with elite training are worth entire armies.

Chronicles of Chinese Martial Arts by Tang Hao is a seminal work that meticulously traces the historical development, techniques, and evolution of Chinese martial arts. Translated by Chen Faxing, this book offers an in-depth exploration of the origins, cultural significance, and military applications of various martial disciplines, from traditional hand-to-hand combat to weapon-based techniques. Tang Hao, one of the most influential martial arts historians of the 20th century, employs a rigorous scholarly approach, combining field research, historical texts, and practical knowledge to ...

Caleb McCabe just returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. He's shell-shocked. Loud noises make him jump. He feels like an outcast in civilian society. When Caleb meets a gorgeous, fun-loving Violet, he knows he can't handle a relationship, especially with a golden girl like her. But that doesn't stop him from thinking about her. Violet Jameson's studying for a degree in psychology. When she meets the ultra-hot combat hero Caleb, she's riveted not only by his rugged good looks but also by his obvious vulnerabilities. She yearns to get close to him, and to begin to heal him.

This insightful chronicle takes listeners inside the experiences of America's fighter pilots and bomber crews, an incredible assortment of men who, in nearly four years of warfare all over the globe, suffered over 120,000 casualties, with over 40,000 killed. Their stories span the Earth, into every corner of the combat theaters in both Europe and the Pacific. And the aircraft explored are as varied, tough, and legendary as the men who flew them.

Hundreds of years ago on a planet once ravaged by war, the nations swore an armistice never to use weapons of mass destruction again. Today, battle-hardened warriors known as Grievar Knights train to represent their nations' interests in brutal hand-to-hand combat. Murray Pearson was once a famed Knight until he suffered a loss that crippled his nation - but now he's on the hunt to find and train the next champion. Below, in the Underground's brutal combat rings, an orphaned boy called Cego is making a name for himself.

Black Widows Complete Second Series includes the complete second season of six Black Widows episodes, previously only available separately: The Black Widows are an infamous, all-female mercenary unit. Aboard their heavily-armed ship Medusa, they embark on secretive missions throughout the crumbling Confederacy as it wages a terrible and bloody civil war. Each of the Widows is an elite operative, with skills and expertise that command a high price. Their very names spread fear and terror into the hearts of their foes. Episode 1 The Black Widows are offered a mission they cannot refuse, and ...

This is the remarkable story of a German soldier who fought throughout World War II, rising from conscript private to captain of a heavy weapons company on the Eastern Front. >William Lubbeck, age 19, was drafted into the Wehrmacht in August 1939. As a member of the 58th Infantry Division, he received his baptism of fire during the 1940 invasion of France. The following spring his division served on the left flank of Army Group North in Operation Barbarossa.