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The Old Breed... The Complete Story Revealed brings to life an abundance of new material from the original manuscript of Eugene Sledge's classic memoir With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa. By interspersing his own personal anecdotes throughout, Henry Sledge takes his father's work and gives it newfound context, sharing memories of conversations between father and son. The result is a flowing narrative that portrays an intimate look at a WWII veteran and his struggles to adapt to civilian life following the war.

Dan Butterfield played a pivotal role during the Civil War. He led troops in the field at the brigade, division, and corps level, wrote the 1862 Army field manual, composed “Taps,” and served as the chief of staff for Joe Hooker in the Army of the Potomac.

Auf der Grundlage bisher nie veröffentlichter Dokumente erzählt der amerikanische Wissenschaftsjournalist Jack El-Hai von der Begegnung des amerikanischen Militärpsychiaters Douglas M.Kelley mit der Elite des Naziregimes – unter ihnen "Reichsmarschall" Hermann Göring. In Vorbereitung auf den am 20. November 1945 eröffneten "Nürnberger Prozess" vor dem Internationalen Militärgerichtshof untersuchten amerikanische Ärzte die inhaftierten 52 Nazigrößen auf ihre psychische Verfassung.

Dieses Buch beinhaltet die originalen Einträge ins Kriegstagebuch der 16. Pionierkompanie des SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiments 3 "Deutschland“ aus dem Jahr 1943. Ihr Kompaniechef und Ritterkreuzträger Heinz Macher berichtet darin über die dritte Schlacht um Charkow und die Kursk-Offensive. Ostfront 1943: Mit nur 35 Mann schlägt der junge Kompaniechef der "Sechzehnten“, Heinz Macher, eine Bresche in die sowjetische Verteidigung vor Charkow und trägt damit maßgeblich zum Erfolg der berühmten Manstein-Rochade bei, mit der die Deutschen die dritte Schlacht bei Charkow für sich entscheiden.

A candid and multifaceted look at life as a security contractor in Iraq in the early years after the American invasion. It’s not just a story of surviving IEDs and firefights while protecting American contractors—though those moments are vividly recounted—it’s also an exploration of the broader, often unexpected, experiences that defined the author’s two and a half years in Iraq.

Dive into the untold history of the courageous and forgotten, where legends are made and myths are shattered, even if you've never heard their names before… Are you frustrated by the same repeated tales of history's mainstream figures? Are you looking to uncover the hidden stories of those who dared to fight for freedom and justice against daunting odds? Do you long to deepen your understanding with accounts built on credible evidence, enriching your perspective of the past and inspiring your vision for the future?

SEALs are notorious for telling riveting stories without a shred of emotion. There's a good reason for that. They've been trained to keep their emotions at bay-to be hard-so they can accomplish seemingly impossible missions. Rarely do you find a Navy SEAL who is willing to be vulnerable and share from the heart. Mark Greene is one of those SEALs. For years, he didn't understand how emotions played a part in decision-making. He had trained and worked under such extreme conditions that there was no room for subjectivity. Logic dominated his thoughts.

In ‘I Will Get By,’ Fred Cadden invites listeners on a heartfelt journey through his life, reflecting on the resilience that defines the human spirit. Growing up in the close-knit community of Poughkeepsie, New York, Fred paints a vivid portrait of his childhood, filled with warmth, love, and unforgettable family traditions. From the magic of Christmas celebrations at his grandparents' house to the strong moral compass instilled by his parents, Fred's early years set the stage for the challenges that lay ahead.

Albert Speer was the man in charge of designing Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich. Yet he was more than just an architect—he was one of Hitler’s closest confidants and a key player in the Nazi war machine. Born into a wealthy German family, Speer’s life was shaped by privilege and ambition. He rose quickly through the ranks of the Nazi Party after impressing Hitler with his grand architectural visions and sharp organizational skills. Before long, he found himself at the heart of the Third Reich, helping to fuel its war effort and shape its image.

Perils of Flight is an exciting collection of stories about a young college graduate turned fighter pilot. The book spans across the globe and across decades from rural Tennessee to Vietnam and interesting places in between.

When you enlist in the United States military, you don't just sign up for duty; you also commit your loved ones to lives of service all their own. No one knows this better than Elaine Brye, an "Army brat" turned military wife and the mother of four officers—one each in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. For more than a decade she's endured countless teary goodbyes, empty chairs at Thanksgiving dinners, and sleepless hours waiting for phone calls in the night. She's navigated the complicated tangle of emotions that are part and parcel of life as a military mother.

Die bewegende Geschichte der 29-jährigen Ukrainerin Julija Mykytenko, Kommandeurin einer 25-köpfigen Drohneneinheit an der Front. Aus einer Reihe von langen Gesprächen mit der Autorin und Journalistin Lara Marlowe entstand das eindringliche Selbstporträt dieser einzigartigen jungen Frau.

30 января 1933 года Адольф Гитлер принял присягу в качестве канцлера Германии — и культурный ландшафт Поздней Веймарской республики изменился в мгновение ока. Февраль определил, кому из ведущих писателей, артистов и интеллектуалов придется опасаться за свою жизнь и спасаться бегством, кто будет делать карьеру под протекцией преступников, а кто удалится во внутреннюю эмиграцию, чтобы воочию увидеть, как творится история. Уве Витшток на основе дневников, писем и архивных материалов воссоздает ощущение исторического слома, охватившего Германию.

Reinhard Rodner wurde im Juli 1943 als jüngstes von sechs Kindern seiner Eltern. geboren. Mitten im Zweiten Weltkrieg, im damaligen Sudetenland. Dieses Buch ist die. Geschichte seines Lebens - und zugleich die seiner Familie bis zurück zu seinen. Großeltern Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts. Eine lesenswerte Reise durch eine schwere. Zeit der Geschichte, und auch Erinnerungen an den Neuanfang in der sowjetischen. Besatzungszone bzw. der DDR. Ursprünglich geschrieben für seine Nachfahren wurde dieses Buch gleichzeitig ein.

The Vikings and sainthood are not concepts normally found side by side. But Norway’s King Olaf II Haraldsson (c. 995-1030) embodied both to an extraordinary degree. As a battle-eager teenager he almost single-handedly pulled down London Bridge (as in the nursery rhyme) and took part in many other Viking raids. Olaf lacked none of the traditional Viking qualities of toughness and audacity, yet his routine baptism grew into a burning missionary faith that was all the more remarkable for being combined with his typically Viking determination and energy—and sometimes ruthlessness as well.

Rare audio recordings of veterans from World War I: Emmet Dalton of The 7th Royal Dublin Fusiliers, 16th Irish Division; Dubliner Jack Campbell of The Royal Dublin Fusiliers, 16th Irish Division, who served in the Great War with four of his older brothers; British solider Sidney Williams who served in both World War I and World War II; Harry Patch, from Combe Down in Bath, who fought in the battle of Passchendale, recalls his memories of the trenches, and the soldier he would never forget; and more.

Wachtmeister Hohberg, der im Frankreichfeldzug gekämpft hat, wird zum Leutnant befördert. Es geht in den Osten. Mit dem Angriff des Großdeutschen Reiches auf die Sowjetunion wird der deutsch-sowjetische Nichtangriffspakt gebrochen. Nach anfänglichen Erfolgen wird schnell klar, dass sich der Gegner nicht so einfach bezwingen lässt. Das unbekannte Land und die Wetterlage verschärfen die Probleme. Mehrmals führt Leutnant Hohberg die Batterie an und wartet vergeblich auf die Unterstützung durch Panzer. Der fehlende Nachschub, Feuerüberfälle und Fliegerangriffe machen ein Durchdringen unmöglich.

Commander Edward Young (RNRV, DSO, DSC and Bar) started the war as an amateur yachtsman and finished it as a highly decorated submarine commander. Indeed, he was the first RNVR officer to hold independent command of a warship. One of Our Submarines is his gripping and thrilling biography of his adventures below the waves, showing how officers had to transform themselves from amateurs into the equals and, at times, the superiors of the professionals in meeting the demands imposed upon them by war.

Charles "Chuck" Mawhinney is a United States Marine who holds the Corps' record for the most confirmed sniper kills (and the second most of any US service member in history), having recorded 103 confirmed kills in 16 months during the Vietnam War. He was also the youngest—killing the enemy as a teenager. In 1967, at the age of 18, Mawhinney joined the Marines and began his assent from recruit to the Marine Corps’ deadliest sniper.

Dale Hanson takes us from a northern Minnesota boyhood to the incredible stresses of US special operations during the Vietnam War, the deadly world of MAC-V-SOG, the top-secret Special Forces project that conducted America’s secret war against the Communist forces on the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Shrouded in mystery and equipped with exotic weaponry, SOG operators suffered casualty rates in excess of 100 percent for three successive years.