War Combat

The men of Lieutenant Colonel Ketterle's battle group see that the fall of France did not mean the end of the war. Instead, they are sent east to take part in Operation Barbarossa - the invasion of the Soviet Union - fighting in battles of the first two Eastern Front campaigns of the game Maneuver Warfare: Panzergrenadier Battle Group. In this book, follow them – and their opponents – as they cross the Soviet border and fight in battles that culminate in the massive encirclement of Soviet troops at Kiev. Then, when that fails to deliver a final victory, the battle group is sent to ...

In the crucible of war, where death and survival walk hand in hand, one man grapples with faith, duty, and the meaning of sacrifice. John Peck, a young Navy corpsman deployed to Vietnam in 1967, found himself on the front lines—not just of combat, but of an inner war between doubt and belief. Charged with the immense responsibility of saving lives amidst the relentless violence of war, Peck bore witness to the rawest forms of courage, loyalty, and loss. His days were filled with the agony of the wounded, the chaos of battle, and the unspoken fear that each mission might be his last. Yet, ...

Zigzag Men captures the dark humor of an unruly cadre of loosely led, overworked helicopter pilots, reluctant warriors who commute into combat from a remote airfield in Vietnam, zigzagging over the jungle, around one another, and through the indelible intensity of war. Quan Loi is their staging-point for flight operations during the day and a disreputable haven for hardcore, drug-altered malcontents during the long hours of darkness. When Newbies arrive at Quan Loi, the inevitable friendships and animosities become amplified by exhausting hours of combat flying, followed by immoderate ...

Human race has prospered and advanced in all areas of science and technology for many centuries now, they had even achieved space travel capability, many moons in Sol System and almost all the planets have been colonized and now human race was once again looking into the stars to expand their borders and continue their peaceful connection with the other races in the galaxy. Federation of planets was a peaceful and exploratory entity and had managed to not just live among the stars but also create a peaceful coexistence with other races of sentient beings, but all of that was about to change...

In this strikingly original and groundbreaking audiobook, Dr. Shay examines the psychological devastation of war by comparing the soldiers of Homer’s Iliad with Vietnam veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Although the Iliad was written 27 centuries ago, it has much to teach about combat trauma, as do the more recent, compelling voices and experiences of Vietnam vets.

The media and politicians have been sounding the alarm for years, and with every fresh tragedy involving a young perpetrator comes another flurry of articles about the dangers of violent media. The problem is this: Their fear isn't supported by the evidence. In fact, unlike the video game-trained murder machines depicted in the press, school shooters are actually less likely to be interested in violent games than their peers. In reality, most well-adjusted children and teenagers play violent video games, all without ever exhibiting violent behavior in real life.

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.

Ghost Fleet continues the Defense Force Chronicles written by Jason Borondy. With worlds lost, the Defense Force is in retreat. The Invaders have a new world to call their own, and with humans as slave soldiers to defend it, they can focus their sites on Earth. With an ally from the past, and a hodge-podge group of defenders, the Defense Force will try a desperate plan to stop the invaders once and for all. They need to succeed or humanity will face a fate worse than death.

Over 12,000 helicopters were used in the Vietnam War, which is why it became known as "The Helicopter War". Almost half of the helicopters, 5,086, were lost. This memoir describes first-hand the harrowing experiences of helicopter pilots and crews in combat operations, from the far South to the DMZ, including the infamous Ashau Valley, Hamburger Hill, LZ Airborne, and others. 19 Minutes to Live illustrates the incredible courage and determination of helicopter pilots and crews supporting those heroes that carried a rucksack and a rifle in Vietnam.

From acclaimed fantasy and science fiction writer Roland J. Green. For fans of STARSHIP TROOPERS, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, and WARHAMMER. The first in the STARCRUISER SHENANDOAH science fiction military series! THE GUARDIANS OF PEACE GO TO WAR. In the twenty-sixth century, the United Federation of Starworlds is sworn to protect the many planets under its sway at any cost. So when the call for aid is received from Victoria, a world divided between the Federation and its most powerful competitor, the Freeworld States Alliance, Captain Rose Liddell orders the battle cruiser Shenandoah repaired ...

This volume of Combat Veterans' Stories of the Vietnam War contains stories told by 14 men that fought in the Vietnam War in branches of the US military and the Australian Army. The first begins in February 1962, with a US Air Force pilot that trained South Vietnamese flyers and flew covert air support for South Vietnam’s military. The final story is told by a US civilian, previously a non-combat US Army Armor officer.

Book One describes the extremely hazardous air operations conducted across South Asia from 1942-45 through the eyes of a C-46 Curtiss Commando flight crew. The book follows a single aircrew from their base in Chabua, India to their delivery destination in Paoshan, China. To reach Paoshan, the aircraft must fly over the Himalayas and past Japanese fighters always on the lookout to shoot down Allied aircraft as they deliver cargo. The book gives a brutal account of the toll that the war took on this crew and describes their fate during the last three months of the war. The book also ...

What defines true bravery? Go beyond the battlefield headlines and into the heart of conflict with War Stories: Bravery, a gripping collection of 15 unforgettable true tales that redefine courage in the face of unimaginable adversity. From the shell-shocked beaches of Dunkirk and the brutal trenches of World War I to the fierce jungles of Vietnam, the desolate mountains of Afghanistan, and the urban warfare of Iraq, this meticulously researched anthology brings to life extraordinary acts of valor from 20th and 21st-century conflicts. These are the real stories of ordinary individuals pushed...

Since World War II, the American public has become fully aware of the exploits of the 101st Airborne Division, the paratroopers who led the Allied invasions into Nazi-held Europe. But within the ranks of the 101st, a sub-unit attained legendary status at the time, its reputation persisting among veterans over the decades. Primarily products of the Dustbowl and the Depression, the Filthy13 grew notorious, even within the ranks of the elite 101st. Never ones to salute an officer, or take a bath, this squad became singular within the Screaming Eagles.

War Is Not Just for Heroes rescues the incredible true stories of United States Marine Corps. Written by one marine, Claude R. "Red" Canup, a combat correspondent in the Pacific during World War II, these dispatches and private letters provide insight into the grind of war and ordinary men and women who carried out their duty. Thoughtfully edited and contextualized by a preface and prologue by his daughter, Linda M. Canup Keaton-Lima, War Is Not Just for Heroes combines documentary and biography to provide the human dimensions of those in combat and those who reported out.

At 6:00 a.m. on the morning of October 3, 2009, Combat Outpost Keating was viciously attacked by Taliban insurgents. The 53 U.S. troops, having been stationed at the bottom of three steep mountains, were severely outmanned by nearly 400 Taliban fighters. Though the Americans ultimately prevailed, their casualties made it one of the war's deadliest battles for U.S. forces. And after more than three years in that dangerous and vulnerable valley a mere 14 miles from the Pakistan border, the U.S. abandoned and bombed the camp.

The men of Lieutenant Colonel Ketterle's battle group begin their odyssey across the fronts of the Second World War, taking part in the battles of the first two campaigns of the game Maneuver Warfare: Panzergrenadier Battle Group. In this book, follow them – and their opponents – as they they fight in the Polish campaign's less well known battles of 1939, from the first shots fired on the 1st of September to the bitter scenes that precede victory for one and defeat for the other side. Then advance with the battle group across the Belgian and French countryside in 1940 and experience the...

Up in the mountains of Afghanistan, one of Mike Waltz's snipers watched through his scope as a young boy acted as a spotter for the Taliban mortars attacking a Green Beret position. The sniper requested permission to fire. Waltz refused, insisting on restraint. The child was spared, and the position was held. Later that same day, Waltz visited a nearby Afghan village and discovered the Taliban had hanged a boy in front of his family—because the child wasn't willing to fight for them.

Helmet for My Pillow is a personal memoir of the war in the Southern Pacific by the World War II United States Marine Corps veteran, author, and military historian Robert Leckie. First published in 1957, the story begins with Leckie's enlisting in the United States Marines after the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Valiant Women is the story of the 350,000 American women who served in uniform during World War II. These incredible women served in every service branch, in every combat theater, and in nearly two-thirds of the available military occupations at the time. Military analyst Lena Andrews corrects the record with the definitive and comprehensive historical account of American servicewomen during World War II, based on new archival research, firsthand interviews with surviving veterans, and a deep professional understanding of military history and strategy.