War Conflicts

At the age of only 36, Sir Mark Sykes was signatory to the Sykes-Picot agreement, one of the most reviled treaties of modern times. A century later, Christopher Sykes' lively biography of his grandfather reassesses his life and work - and the political instability and violence in the Middle East attributed to it.

More than two centuries after the Age of Reason culminated in the French Revolution, modern society still operates based on assumptions and attitudes formed by our ancient myths. Propagated by organized religion, these myths not only hamper efforts to apply reason to our problems, but foster violent conflicts that threaten global security Myths of the Tribe: When Religion and Ethics Diverge illustrates the negative historical impact of our major religions and their detrimental impact on modern society. Author David Rich demonstrates how centuries’ old philosophy, doctrines, and belief ...

Step into an enthralling chronicle of international dynamics with "Shifting Forces". This gripping eBook will lead you on an extraordinary journey through the complex world of global alliances and rivalries, from their historical roots to their present-day implications. Unearth the origins of alliances and rivalries by exploring their nuanced historical context and progression, as revealed in the earliest chapters. Discover the fascinating evolution of alliances, unravel the forces that lead to the birth of rivalries, and gain an eye-opening understanding of the machinations that shape our ...

On 11th September 2006 - five years after the attacks on the Twin Towers - a modern day Rorke's Drift was played out in the town of Garmsir, known as the Taliban gateway to Helmand Province. 40-year-old Capt. Doug Beattie of the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment was charged with the mission to help retake Garmsir from the Taliban. His commanders said it would take two days; it actually took two weeks of exhausting, bloody conflict. For his repeated bravery Doug Beattie was decorated with the Military Cross.

Die Französische Revolution der späten 1790er Jahre war eines der entscheidenden Ereignisse in der Geschichte Europas. Sie war der Wendepunkt – ein historischer Erdrutsch, der die Welt in eine neue, völlig andere Epoche führte. Leider kommen solche Veränderungen immer mit einem hohen Preis. In der Folge der Revolution brach eine Reihe von großangelegten Konflikten aus, die zusammenfassend als Napoleonische Kriege bekannt sind.

Der Krimkrieg war ein bedeutender Konflikt, der zwischen 1853 und 1856 stattfand und Russland, das Osmanische Reich, Frankreich und das Vereinigte Königreich involvierte. In diesem kompakten Geschichtsbuch tauchen Sie in die Ursachen, Ereignisse und Folgen dieses brutalen Krieges ein.

While the battle had a profound impact, it has also been romanticized and mythologized beyond even epic proportions. Though often forgotten today (more than 250 years after the battle), the Battle of the Plains of Abraham was the culmination of a long siege, and the decisive action itself was an incredibly short affair at less than half an hour. Despite that brevity, both commanding generals were mortally wounded in the exchange, making British General James Wolfe a national hero on both sides of the Atlantic and French General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm a convenient scapegoat.

In 1941, John Paquette decided to enlist in the U.S. Army to fulfill his one-year military obligation. He planned to enter college on a football scholarship after he completed his service. The Japanese had other plans and after December 7, 1941, John found that he was in the army for the duration. Trained to fly C-47 transports, John found himself in the South Pacific for 18 months and won the Distinguished Flying Cross and 16 Air Medals. After the war he returned home, raised a family, and lived an honorable life. Only in recent years has he felt the need to examine his life and try to ...

The history of the United States is, to a large extent, a history of armed conflict. The nation was first forged in war, a tough fight for independence against one of the world’s largest empires, and that fight would resume less than a generation later with the War of 1812. Then, there were constant low-level conflicts with Native Americans as the nation expanded westwards, and occasionally, the country engaged in full-scale war against the Sioux, Comanche, and Apache.

Listen to this audiobook to learn more about Major General William Farrar Smith, volunteer in the Civil War.

The history of the United States is to a large extent a history of armed conflict. The nation was first forged in war, a tough fight for independence against one of the world’s largest empires, and that fight would resume less than a generation later with the War of 1812. Then there were constant low-level conflicts with Native Americans as the nation expanded westwards, and occasionally the country engaged in full-scale war against the Sioux, Comanche, and Apache. The country also fought the Mexican-American War, starting in 1846, and the bloody Civil War starting in 1861.

Disgraced and virtually bankrupt, ex-Sgt. Alex Dalloway joins the mercenary brigade tasked to protect the newly elected president of the illegal state of Salonga. But the promise of diamonds is only part of the attraction for Alex. Bent on avenging the deaths of his men, killed years ago in the jungles, Dalloway finds himself once again on the border of Sierra Leone and Liberia.

Book Three in The Space Empire Trilogy -- Alexander risked everything for Michael, only to see himself barely tolerated in the reconciliation between the Space Empire's king and his son. Forces are at work far beyond Lorelei's Peace Child plans and Randolph and Aidan's struggles for acceptance. The empire that has never welcomed an Earthling into its ranks, much less allowed a marriage with someone who might step up to the throne. The Church's claimed ministry of mediation and peace deserves a closer look.

Book Two of The Space Empire Trilogy -- Aidan, their unintended traveling companion, is losing blood fast. The destruction of two possible escape vehicles and the forced evacuation of the third leaves them little choice. But a golf cart in the dense wilderness isn't the best getaway vehicle. An introduction to Earth's Fourth Empire really wasn't on Michael or Randolph's calendar.

When Simone set off from New Zealand in the early 1990s, eager to experience what the world had to offer, she couldn't have imagined how things would develop. The Iron Curtain was falling and the world seemed to be opening up to nations previously cut off from the western world. Against this backdrop of change, she was one of a group of Kiwi friends who would embark on the journey of a lifetime called 'The Serious Road Trip'. Initially sparked off by the plight of the orphans in Romania, they planned to travel by red double-decker bus from London to New Zealand working with underprivileged ...

Book One in The Space Empire Trilogy -- What does a Prince of the Space Empire do when his father takes his toy away? Spend the summer in a Camp Meeting on Earth. Just what is a camp meeting? Open air and open water baffle men raised in tunnels and domes but the message of God's claim on their lives is even more disturbing. Alexander promised his family he'd come home alive, but Imperial SSTs targeting the Discovery might change his plans.

In many ways, the story of Camp Douglas outside of Chicago is the story of the Civil War itself. The camp got its start as a brand new facility filled with men ready to fight a war that most on both sides believed would last only a few months. However, as the war went on, the facilities were overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the damage and the massive numbers of people involved.

The Art of Peace by Kevin L. Michel is a groundbreaking strategic manual that reveals the hidden power of peace as a force stronger than war. Inspired by the timeless wisdom of The Art of War, this book distills lessons from history’s greatest philosophers, leaders, and strategists—Laozi, Sun Tzu, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Gandhi, and many more—to provide a concise, powerful guide to conflict resolution, leadership, and influence. Drawing from philosophy, psychology, military strategy, and diplomacy, The Art of Peace offers proven tactics to achieve victory without violence, navigate ...

The first in a trilogy that leads two children of the 13th century on an epic adventure into adulthood and the Wars of the Roses. The great tower of Ravenshill was a safe beacon for Lady Elisabeth Kirkham. It is her home, and she would do anything to preserve it. But its ancient walls hide dark secrets. Soon, she will discover far more dangerous things lurking just outside the walls. Things that devour eleven-year-olds like Elisabeth. The young earl, Adrian de Ros, dreams that his name will be a legend one day. If only the knight he fosters with would take him to France and join in King ...

What you are about to read is another “for such a time as this” call for action. Israel as a nation can trace its roots for about 4000 years back to the time of Abraham. The long history of the people connected to “Father” Abraham has had more than its share of persecution, annihilation, misinformation and their own internal conflicts. How can we reconcile all this? They were told by God they were loved and chosen by Him. But if that is true as the Bible states, then why does it seem like almost everyone is has some type of negative opinion and wants them wiped off the face of the ...