War Conflicts

Thrust into the brutal Succession Wars, village scribe Mads discovers a hidden strength that could either end the conflict or consume him in this new Military Epic Fantasy. Drafted into the brutal Succession Wars, village scribe Mads is thrust into a world of mud and bloodshed. Surviving a near-death experience leaves him forever changed, discovering newfound strength amidst the chaos. As he navigates shifting alliances and relentless battles, Mads becomes determined to find a way to end the conflict that has stolen his future. Will he uncover a path to peace, or be consumed by the very war...

The most famous battle of the 19th century was undoubtedly Waterloo, and the biggest battle of the Napoleonic Wars was Leipzig, but neither one of those legendary battles was the biggest of the century. That distinction instead belongs to the Battle of Königgrätz, a little known, but decisive conflict in a war between Prussia and Austria. Though it lasted only seven weeks and only had one truly decisive battle, the Austro-Prussian War nonetheless changed the political outlook in Europe forever.

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 ...

The world’s most destructive spacecraft is about to get hijacked.Virago is the codename for a top secret project between ACE Corp and the US Space Force. Its goal is to deploy the first fusion-powered battleship to ensure American domination of any potential conflict in space. There’s only one problem. Virago has been stolen. The world is now at the brink of war as the hijacked spacecraft forges a path of destruction across known space. The task to intercept and retake this dangerous adversary falls on corporate fixer Stilicho Jones and NASA Special Agent Darian Arante. This time the ...

Cipher, one of the mind-ships responsible for ending the Evendi / human war is called upon to resolve an issue that threatens the newly formed peace between the two species.

The Great Northern War, fought from 1700-1721, gets its name from the fact the war focused on the Baltic, but the battlefields extended into Germany and deep into Poland and Ukraine. Sweden was a military power with a small empire in the Baltic, while Russia was still a landlocked place, backward when compared to the rest of Europe, not very powerful, and highly xenophobic. The Poland-Lithuanian Commonwealth was still powerful, and the Cossacks were still free.

Screams Without Words is a gripping fictionalized narrative inspired by real events that expose the devastating realities of war, the fragility of peace, and the resilience of the human spirit. When West Point graduate Mike Adams is recruited by the CIA after demonstrating exceptional leadership during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, he is thrust into the heart of the Middle East. Assigned to the CIA station at the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, Mike’s mission takes a dangerous turn as the Israeli-Hamas conflict erupts into brutal warfare. Tasked with rescuing American hostages ...

A HIDDEN PAST A DANGEROUS LOVE AND A VOICE TO REACH ACROSS THE AGESAllenstein, East Prussia, 1939 - Charlotte von Datski's parents host a glittering ball to celebrate her eighteenth birthday and announce her engagement to a Prussian Count. But Hitler is about to plunge the world into a war that will wipe East Prussia from the map. 1946 Charlotte and her son seek refuge in England and struggle to adapt to their new life. Decades later, Charlotte's granddaughter, Laura, stumbles across Charlotte's history and persuades her to embark on a journey into her past. As Charlotte recalls the one ...

Transcending Powerlessness in an Explosive World. Army chaplain Michael D. Jaques tells the story of a young chaplain, confronted by feelings of powerlessness in a time of war and turmoil. As he struggles through episodes of defeat and domestic unrest, he must find a way to overcome the obstacles within his faith and, ultimately, his fear.
 A Chaplain's Battle is not a religious book, but rather a guide for all who feel lost, powerless, overwhelmed. This book is a primer on facing the challenges life throws in our paths with grace.
 When we embrace our own powerlessness, we can ...

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 ...

The British East India Company dominated the Indian subcontinent, yet they were not secure in their position. Holding unjustified fears that Russia threatened India's north-western border, the Company decided to make a pre-emptive strike and ensure that this menace would be stopped by a strong pro-British Afghanistan. The proud and ruthless warriors of Afghanistan were unwilling to submit themselves to British control and within three years they had risen up against their oppressors in one of the bloodiest revolts in history.

A century ago, Europe's diplomats mismanaged the crisis triggered by the murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and the continent plunged into World War I, which killed millions, toppled dynasties, and destroyed empires. Today, as the 100th anniversary of the Great War prompts renewed debate about the war's causes, scholars and policy experts are also considering the parallels between the present international system and the world of 1914. Are China and the United States fated to follow in the footsteps of previous great power rivals?

"Shadows of the Rising Sun" delves into the enigmatic Black Dragon Society, a secretive ultranationalist group in early 20th-century Japan. As Western imperialism spread across Asia, the Society proclaimed Japan as the defender and leader of Asian unity against Western dominance. Their ideology of "Greater Asianism" influenced Japan's aggressive expansion and contributed to the regional conflicts of World War II. This book explores the Society's origins, philosophy, and significant impact on Japan's foreign policy. It also examines their strategic support for Chinese revolutionary Sun Yat-...

This book explores how interconnected our world has become and how quickly one event can ripple across continents. The story begins with a single spark on distant shores, setting off a chain reaction through international markets. As tariff wars escalate, industries and consumers everywhere feel the strain, revealing the fragile ties binding global economies. Geopolitical tensions add fuel to the fire, turning economic skirmishes into full-blown crises. The roots of inflation are traced back to these conflicts, exposing how hidden forces quietly erode purchasing power. Recession emerges not...

A historical fiction book set in England and the Middle East during World War I. In "Secret Plot of WWI," the stakes of war are heightened as Major Richard Hannay embarks on a perilous mission that could change the course of history. Battling his own demons and the scars of recent combat, Hannay must navigate the treacherous waters of espionage and military strategy to thwart a potential uprising led by a charismatic figure threatening to ignite Islamic jihad against the Allied forces. With influences from the past haunting him, Hannay's journey takes him beyond the battlefield, revealing ...

Set against a present-day backdrop of civil unrest in Africa, The Last Elephant Hunter is a story about two families, one black, one white, whose lives interweave over a period of two years as the disorder worsens. In unflinching plot-driven prose, the story moves from an attack on Winsbert and Elizabeth Collins’ farm by Chakijane and Jacob Gabanya during the early days of simmering tensions, to a period two years later when the country is in a state of complete chaos and fragmentation. The Collins and Gabanya families continue to collide with each-other during this escalation, testing ...

"Invasion Protocol" is a gripping science fiction thriller that follows the journey of Hunter, a former government agent with ties to Area 51, who embarks on a relentless search for his missing daughter. His investigation leads him to a mysterious figure named Jaii, whom he suspects is a shape-shifting alien responsible for his daughter's disappearance. As Hunter delves deeper into the enigmatic world of extraterrestrial conspiracies, he stumbles upon a chilling revelation—a sinister plot for the extinction of humanity. With his daughter's life in peril, Hunter teams up with Jo, a ...

As the morning sunlight crept over the limestone walls of Jerusalem's old city, two young Americans flagged down a bus and got on. It was 6:45 a.m., February 25, 1996, and Sara Duker and Matthew Eisenfeld settled into their seats as the door closed on Jerusalem's Number 18 bus which would take them across the spine of this ancient city. After a few more stops, their bus turned on Jerusalem's Jaffa Road and rolled up a slight hill and stopped again. A young man, who seemed to be a student and was carrying a black duffle bag, got on. No one paid much attention to him, witnesses said later.

How does the U.S. military train its soldiers for new forms of armed conflict, all within the constraints of diminished defense budgets? Increasingly, the answer is cutting-edge video game technology. Corey Mead shows us training sessions where soldiers undertake multiplayer “missions” that test combat skills, develop unit cohesion, and teach cultural awareness. He immerses himself in 3-D battle simulations so convincing that they leave his heart racing.

What was the bloodiest war in American history? Most people with at least a little knowledge of history would quickly say that it was the Civil War (1861-65), and they would certainly be correct overall. However, when historians go farther back in time and include colonial wars and look at casualties per capita, the correct answer would be the much-lesser known conflict known as "King Philip's War" (1675-76).