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From the bestselling author of Assassination Vacation and Unfamiliar Fishes, a humorous account of the Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette—the one Frenchman we could all agree on—and an insightful portrait of a nation's idealism and its reality. On August 16, 1824, an elderly French...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Ex-Special Forces' soldier and host of SAS: Who Dares Wins, Ollie Ollerton narrates his incredible story for the first time. Where is your break point? Is it here? Facing the gruelling SAS selection process on one leg, with a busted ankle and the finish line nowhere...

Anyone living in Rhodesia during the 1960s and 1970s would have had a father, husband, brother, or son called up in the defense of the war-torn, landlocked little country. A few of these brave men would have been members of the elite and secretive unit that struck terror into the hearts of the ZANLA and ZIPRA guerrillas infiltrating the country at that time - the Selous Scouts. 

Brought to you by Penguin. The 2019 Costa Book of the Year and Biography Winner. How do you keep fighting in the face of unimaginable horror? Narrated by David Rintoul, this is the untold story of one of the greatest heroes of the Second World War. In the summer of 1940, after the Nazi...

In Military Mindset, ex-Royal-Marines commando Ant Middleton provides a framework for you to build an elite mindset and succeed in your life and career. Throughout the book, you will learn: - How to set achievable goals - Why you need to push through the pain barrier - Strategies to eliminate...

Charles d'Azérat est de ces hommes dont la vie semble taillée pour l'épopée. Officier des forces spéciales, il raconte dans À cœur ouvert, son engagement sans concession pour son pays. Chef de groupe au prestigieux commando parachutiste de l'air n°10 (CPA 10), il relate les missions à haut risque qu'il a vécues ces dernières années avec ses hommes. De l'Afrique à l'Orient, ce livre retrace l'itinéraire hors norme d'un officier-commando qui avance dans la poussière, sous le feu ennemi, affrontant la faim, la fatigue et défiant parfois la mort.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. ROMMEL: Biografía y guía definitiva del Zorro del Desierto narra la vida de Erwin Rommel, uno de los generales más admirados, debatidos y enigmáticos de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Convertido en leyenda por la propaganda del Tercer Reich y obligado a...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. PATTON: Biografía y guía definitiva del general más audaz de la Segunda Guerra Mundial reconstruye la vida de George S. Patton, desde su infancia en California y su formación en West Point hasta su muerte en 1945 1945 y el legado que dejó en la...

Experience the epic military history of an impoverished outsider who harnessed revolution to forge a sprawling empire. Follow this meteoric rise from a turbulent Corsican childhood to the pinnacle of absolute power, and ultimately to a lonely death in exile. Discover the brilliant strategist...

The Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in August 1990 was condemned by the United Nations and led to a military coalition of more than thirty countries, spearheaded by the United States and United Kingdom. Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Division—better known as "Bandit"—was one of nearly two hundred American armor and infantry companies that were called to fight.

Survive brutal betrayals on the Mongol steppe and witness an outcast transform into a ruthless military genius. This immersive historical biography plunges you into the dramatic rise of Temujin as he unites nomadic tribes through sheer will and political strategy. Perfect for a gripping commute...

One man’s fight against inner demons, ISIS and the Australian justice system. As a young man Jamie Williams went to war. Not on a battlefield but with the French Foreign Legion. And against ISIS. Most of all, within himself. But this is not the story of a victim, nor is it his redemption. This...

As a 17-year old recruit in the US Air Force, Bob Mathers looked forward to auditioning for a position in Military Journalism and Broadcasting. His recruiter told him prior to enlisting that if slots were open, he could test to fill the opening. When he began Basic Training, a skills counselor told him that although 8 such opportunities existed at the time, it didn’t matter. He was told he was ineligible due to lack of time in service. After completing a course in his assigned specialty of Computer Operator, Mathers reported to overseas duty in Turkey.

The award-winning, New York Times bestselling biographer vividly captures how Napoleon Bonaparte and his team of rivals blazed a path onto the world stage. After crowning himself Emperor in May 1804, Napoleon appointed twenty-six men Marshals of the Empire, a position he created to honor his...

Imagine you learn that there are kids your age living in a prison with their families. None of them have done anything wrong. It is racial prejudice and fear that has put these people there. Then imagine that your family volunteers to live in one of these places to help the people who are imprisoned. That is what twelve-year-old Helen Hannan experiences in 1945. She hears about these prisons before most other Americans do. Traveling to a place called Camp Amache with her brother, sister and parents, she quickly discovers this is no summer camp.

What drove a young man with a full life to sacrifice it all for his nation? Why did battle-hardened soldiers revere this young man, following him into peril, or even death? A loving son to a doting mother, a loyal friend to fellow officers, a trusted comrade to his brave soldiers, and a fearless warrior against his enemy.

In Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Marine Corps' ground campaign up the Tigris and Euphrates was notable for speed and aggressiveness unparalleled in military history. Little has been written, however, of the air support that guaranteed the drive's success. Paving the way for the rush to Baghdad...

Against the tumultuous backdrop of Singapore in 1942 unfolds the extraordinary saga of Captain Mohan Singh of the 14 Punjab Regiment and the Indian National Army (INA). As the pioneering leader of the INA, Singh’s bold alliance with Japan sought to liberate India from the yoke of British rule...

Look, are you a people watcher? Are you someone who is more interested in how a person reacts to their circumstances? There is always somebody who has an interesting approach and a fascinating personality. They will leave you unblinking and open-mouthed while you endeavour to suck in all their intricacies. Life is full of them and if given the opportunity when circumstances are right, they will provide you with a unique story.

After years spent honoring the stories of World War II veterans, and hearing their stories, Andrew Biggio, acclaimed author of The Rifle, turned his attention to the men who fought in the jungles, mountains, and villages of the Vietnam War. Armed with the same determination to preserve history before it disappears, he traveled across the country to meet with Vietnam veterans from every branch of service to have them sign the rifle and hear their stories.