Military Combat

A young Marine fighter-pilot faces the worst odds imaginable over the flak-filled skies of North Vietnam when three enemy fighters jump him. Should he fight when all seems hopeless or turn and run to safety so he might return to fight another day? What are the odds of him making it home to his beloved wife? Welcome back to the world of quick-to-read action-packed inexpensive books from the finest writers we can find. We designed Peanut Books for your easy reading convenience. We want to recreate the “Dime Novel” so popular a hundred years ago. You can read one of our Peanut Books in two...

From the acclaimed author of The Dead and Those About to Die comes a sweeping narrative of six decades of combat, and an eye-opening account of the evolution of the American infantry. From the beaches of Normandy and the South Pacific Islands to the deserts of the Middle East, the American soldier has been the most indispensable - and most overlooked - factor in wartime victory.

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.

Prepare for an adventure of epic proportions as the Invincible, a mighty titanium battleship, ventures into the farthest reaches of space to join its sister ships in a perilous fight for survival. Thrill as Jason Renault and his team of daring misfits and reservists push the limits of the storied British warship against an ominous new threat that threatens to unravel the very fabric of the universe! Ready yourself for an adrenaline-fueled journey where courage, skill, and resilience will be put to the ultimate test. Are you ready to join the fight where the outcome hangs in the balance?

In the brutal final months of World War II, Captain James Tanner and his men of the 10th Mountain Division face their greatest challenge yet: securing the vital bridges of Italy's Po Valley. As the Allies push north, one crossing becomes the key to victory—the ancient bridge at Bomporto. But the Germans are determined to hold this strategic point at all costs. With a powerful Tiger tank commanding the approach and elite Wehrmacht forces dug in deep, Tanner's men find themselves in a desperate battle against overwhelming odds. Supporting him are the steady hands of Major Tom Garrett's ...

This is the riveting true story of Paul Martelli, a 15-year-old German-Italian who fought in Pomerania, on the Eastern Front, in 1945 as a member of the 33rd Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS "Charlemagne" and later as a soldier with French forces during three years (1951-1954) in the Tonkin area, Vietnam.

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 ...

ESCAPE IS NO LONGER AN OPTION... IT'S A NECESSITY Captain Joel Richmond and his fellow prisoners have transformed from competitors into an unstoppable force within the Necrodrome's deadly arena. But when their latest escape attempt triggers unprecedented retaliation, the Vasyke unleash their full military might - warships, fighter squadrons, and an army of soldiers - to crush the rebellion once and for all. With betrayal lurking around every corner and his allies falling one by one, Richmond must pull off his most daring gambit yet. The stakes? Not just their lives, but the future of an ...

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 ...

Al Miller has concluded negotiating the early stages of an alliance with the goliath people. He has completed it in time so he should be able to return home soon enough to be there when Delia is ready to claim her class, the first of his party to do so. Through that process, and while trying to figure out the logistics of the old Jamiston Barony, Al has come to the conclusion he must have a bureaucracy to run his ever-expanding noble fief. His friend Mazornwreld, the copper dragon will have a clutch of eggs hatching, bringing more native dragons into the world. Al wants to be there for the ...

"Battlefield of the Mind: Unveiling the Future of AI in Warfare" is a gripping exploration of the silent revolution reshaping modern combat. This eye-opening book pulls back the curtain on how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming military strategy, decision-making, and the very nature of conflict itself. From autonomous weapons systems to predictive analytics in command centers, readers will gain unprecedented insight into the cutting-edge technologies poised to redefine warfare in the 21st century. Dr. Alan Turing once said, "Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

Airstrikes rain down, Gatling guns pound, and snipers lurk in the distance - welcome to the combat aid station of a young doctor embedded with the heavily weaponized First Marines Division as the Battle of Fallujah boils over. On the night of April 4, 2004, First Marine Expeditionary Forces launch a major assault on the city of Fallujah.

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. ...

Brutally groomed to be a weapon under their control, would she be the key to her own survival? Every second of Tina Soctoy’s life was ruled by terror. Succumbing to the toll of constant abuse and merciless training, the abducted little girl’s sudden scarily realistic visions began to rattle her cruel captors. Demanding domination over her inexplicable gift, they subjected her to relentless psychological enslavement aimed at completely breaking her down. Taught how to kill people with only a knife, Tina learned how to survive enemy assassins. But her growing mental abilities are starting...

This volume, Combat Veterans’ Stories of the Vietnam War, contains 11 autobiographical stories. The first begins in October 1966, and is told by a Marine infantry forward observer who was in 13 operations. The final story in this volume is told by a Marine machine gunner that was in multiple skirmishes and ambushes, in I Corps, including the battle for Hue. Other stories in Volume 2 include those told by a marine infantry officer who was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism and leadership in fighting at villages named Dai Do and Dinh To.

The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang first started appearing in real numbers in 1943, at the climax of the Allied campaign in World War II. Able to fly long ranges, it would go on to provide pivotal air support on D-Day, and by the end of the war, it would be responsible for nearly half of all enemy aircraft shot down. In The Fight in the Clouds, aviation writer and EAA Warbirds of America editor James P. Busha draws on interviews conducted with dozens of veteran P-51 pilots to trace the progress of war through the men’s exciting, chronologically organized experiences.