War Combat

For three years Andrew Carroll traveled throughout the United States and around the world to seek out the most powerful and unforgettable letters ever written during US wars.

He went in as a military history buff, a virgin, and a teetotaler. He came out with a war bride, a taste for German beer, and intimate knowledge of one of the darkest parts of history. His name is Dean Joy, and this was his war. For two months in 1945, Joy endured and survived the everyday deprivations and dangers of being a frontline infantryman. His amazingly detailed memoir, self-illustrated with numerous scenes Joy remembers from his time in Europe, brings back the sights, sounds, and smells of the experience as few books ever have.

La vérité est attaquée en ce moment, et beaucoup de choses sont en jeu. De nombreux chrétiens pratiquants suivent innocemment le contre-courant d'enseignements et d'écrits qui soutiennent des histoires chrétiennes de rechange et de fausses idéologies émergentes.

A moving, thought-provoking, and honest account of combat in Vietnam. The true story of the many challenges faced by an infantry company in 1968. It may well answer many questions you might still have since the hasty withdrawal of America from that troubled land.

Harry Robinson lives an idyllic lifestyle. A brilliant computer engineer, he made his fortune pushing the limits of android design. When a neighbouring planet is hit by a global nuclear strike, he feels compelled to help. A chance encounter with a group of offworld soldiers launches him on the trail of the perpetrators. Prefect Olivia Johnson leads a Legion of disillusioned soldiers from both sides of the civil war. She blames herself for failing to prevent the attack. Now her mission is to hunt for its architect. But first, she must reclaim their adopted home from a different enemy. An ...

Echoes of Valor A gripping historical military thriller inspired by true events. In the final months of World War II, the fate of the Italian campaign rests on an impossible mission: the daring assault on Riva Ridge. Captain James Tanner and the elite soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division face an unforgiving climb through icy terrain, brutal German defenses, and their own inner demons. Every decision Tanner makes carries the weight of his men’s lives—and the future of the war effort. With courage forged in the crucible of battle, Tanner’s team must overcome overwhelming odds to seize...

It is said that the sins of the past return to haunt us, But sometimes, it is not our sins, but our actions That stir evil from its nest of arrogance and despite. For Watson a series of murders in his hospital Cast him and Sherlock Holmes into a mysterious Case that soon has Watson dealing with a past That he would rather forget and a past that Won’t let him! The deaths can not possibly be caused by Physical means and if there are no physical Reasons, what does that leave? Take a nightmare journey with Watson as He deals with the past, the present, and the future In two stories that will ...

Amidst the tension of a true historical military escalation between the USA and Libya in 1986, a Navy fighter pilot navigates his haunted past and uncertain future, discovering that true battles lie within, while a determined detective in Denver unravels a web of deceit, murder, and stolen diamonds that threatens to destroy them both.

When enemies vanish into thin air, even the best can’t see what’s coming. Lieutenant Jason "Steel" Armstrong and his elite Marine unit thought their last mission tested them to their limits. Now, they’re back in action, tasked with a high-stakes operation in the unforgiving mountains of Afghanistan. Their target: a shadowy insurgent network that’s harnessed groundbreaking cloaking technology to evade detection and stockpile weapons for global destruction. Dubbed "Operation Mirage," the mission is anything but straightforward. Ambushes, hostile terrain, and a relentless enemy force ...

Women are officially barred from combat in the American armed services, yet in today’s wars, where there are no front lines, the ban on combat is virtually meaningless. More than in any previous conflict in our history, American women are engaging with the enemy, suffering injuries, and even sacrificing their lives in the line of duty. When Janey Comes Marching Home juxtaposes forty-eight photographs by Sascha Pflaeging with oral histories collected by Laura Browder to provide a dramatic portrait of women at war.

"Eloquent… An uplifting, heart-rending, and terrifyingly real account of frontline air combat. A first-rate military memoir." – David Eastman, US Army retired and author. In this true story, Robert Stanek delivers a raw and unforgettable narrative, revealing what it’s like to be in war waged from the skies above. Day by day, step by step, he brings readers into the secretive world of combat fliers, and tells the story of the men and women who flew dangerous combat missions during the largest air war of the 20th century. Experience the extraordinary events through the author’s ...

After the failure to capture Moscow, the battle group redeploys to the south and takes part in the offensive towards the oil fields of the Caucasus. But despite the generals' promises, this drive fails just as the one on Moscow had and the men are forced into desperate battles to survive. Then, comes the Battle of Kursk and once more the troops are exhorted to ever greater efforts with the promise of victory. They grind forward through endless minefields and lines of Soviet trenches only to come face-to-face with masses of enemy tanks outside a village named Prokhorovka just as it feels ...

On 13 July 2008, nine American Soldiers perished while fighting a pitched battle in the village of Wanat in Afghanistan's Waygal Valley. On that day the men of Company C, 2d Battalion, 503d Parachute Infantry Regiment, endured four hours of intense close-quarters combat and mounting casualties. The contingent of 49 United States and 24 Afghan National Army Soldiers valiantly defended their small outpost against a coordinated attack by a determined insurgent force armed with rocket-propelled grenades and automatic weapons.

General Gustave Perna U. S. Army, Retired, Operation Warp Speed Lt. Col. John McBrearty, a natural leader, combat Veteran, and family man, shares his unique perspective on history. In Volume II, Lt. Colonel John J. McBrearty chronicles his unit's triumphs and failures in the combat zone of Iraq through a selection of essays and letters written home. With his insight, candor, and love for history, Colonel Mack provides the reader with a rare inside view of this microcosm of American military history. I want to shed light on military operations in Iraq that are far less known to the general ...

Animals have played an important role in warfare throughout history. Military forces have long relied on animals' natural abilities to achieve their missions. From medieval warriors charging into combat on horseback to dolphins locating explosive mines at sea, learn about the many ways animals have helped armies find success on the battlefield. Then be sure to catch the other amazing titles in the Beasts and the Battlefield series.

Colonel Yuri Andrenev, a respected test pilot, is trusted to evaluate the latest Soviet fighter, the Sukhoi Su27 "Flanker", from a secret test facility near Moscow. Surely he is above suspicion. With thoughts of defection in his mind, and flying close to the inner German border, could he be tempted to make a daring escape across the most heavily defended airspace in the world?

After surviving the brutal alien war on Pike Prime, Alex Taylor and his elite Spaceborne squad face a new mission on the desolate world of Lepus 328rb. Assigned to assist the Human Federation Exploration Corps, Alex and his team must uncover the mystery behind a long-dead alien civilization while protecting the scientists from an unknown threat. Alex will be forced to confront the scars of his past while forging unbreakable bonds with new allies, both human and alien. With powerful new foes emerging from the shadows and the fate of entire worlds hanging in the balance, Taylor and his battle...

Former Army Ranger beaten and left in the south-west desert by a dozen strangers Sam Harper wants to relax on a beach and surf. Put government service behind him. But a border gang and their corrupt government backers refuse to let him retire from violence that easily. Betrayed by friends, Sam must find a new purpose fighting human trafficking, truck jacking, and protecting those in need along the Mexico-Arizona border. Can he endure long enough to make that difference? -- Prequel to Sharper Security. This story stands independently, but is set after the events in Techno Ranger and Covert ...

For ten years the European Space Union has been at war with the Muslim Coalition and now things are starting to come to a close. Kush will be returned to its former masters, while Mashara will go to the European Space Union. 2/4 Cav is sent back to Mashara to help effect the handover while dealing with another enemy: military politics and the problems that arise when people use that to get ahead instead of focusing on the real mission, which is the exodus of its former masters and subsequent annexation. And please while I would appreciate reviews of my book, please read it before making a ...

In Lethal Combat, the crew of the Phoenix need to complete their mission to return Prince Onix to his home planet. But their plan is foiled and the Xions capture them soon after landing. As punishment, they must fight the deadly Xio-bot... In Space Wars, the crew of the Phoenix have just escaped Xion when they see a monstrous object looming through space towards them. It's the legendary Extractor - destroyer of planets - and it's on its way to destroy Xion....