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Mitchell Zuckoff
[Hardcover 2011]
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One of the last untold stories of World War II, the extraordinary mission to rescue male and female survivors of a U.S. military plane crash in an isolated corner of the South Pacific, and the ancient indigenous tribe members that aided those stranded on the ground in this Shangri-La.... more
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Mitchell Zuckoff
[Paperback 2012]
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One of the last untold stories of World War II, the extraordinary mission to rescue male and female survivors of a U.S. military plane crash in an isolated corner of the South Pacific, and the ancient indigenous tribe members that aided those stranded on the ground in this Shangri-La. "A... more
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Laura Hillenbrand
[Paperback 2012]
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On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane's bombardier,... more
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Hans Halberstadt
[Hardcover 2003, 1st Edition]
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This book is about the American army and the men who fight for their living. The author Hans Halberstadt has spent many years photographing them in action. In effect it's an Army family photo album.... more
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Stephen E Ambrose
[Paperback 2001]
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They came together, citizen soldiers, in the summer of 1942, drawn to Airborne by the $50 monthly bonus and a desire to be better than the other guy. And at its peak -- in Holland and the Ardennes -- Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Divison, U.S. Army,... more
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Nathaniel Philbrick
[Paperback 2011]
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"An engrossing, thoughtfully researched, and tautly written account of a critical chapter in American history." -"Los Angeles Times" With a fantastic body of work that includes "In the Heart of the Sea" and Pulitzer Prize finalist "Mayflower," Nathaniel Philbrick has emerged as a historian with a unique ability to bring... more
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Mitchell Zuckoff
[Paperback 2012]
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On May 13, 1945, twenty-four American servicemen and WACs boarded a transport plane for a sightseeing trip over "Shangri-La," a beautiful and mysterious valley deep within the jungle-covered mountains of Dutch New Guinea. Unlike the peaceful Tibetan monks of James Hilton's bestselling novel Lost Horizon, this Shangri-La was home to... more
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Laura Hillenbrand
[Paperback 2012]
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On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane's bombardier,... more
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David Finkel
[Paperback 2011]
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Combining the action of Mark Bowden's "Black Hawk Down" with the literary tone of Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried, The Good Soldiers" takes an unforgettable look at those in the surge, the heroes and the ruined, returning from the Iraq War. It was the last-chance moment of the war.... more
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Mark Bowden
[Paperback 2010]
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Destined to become a classic of war reporting, Black Hawk Down is Mark Bowden's brilliant account of the longest sustained firefight involving American troops since the Vietnam War. On October 3, 1993, about a hundred elite U.S. soldiers were dropped by helicopters into the teeming market in the heart of... more
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Jonathan J Mc Cullough
[Paperback 2009]
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On November 19, 1943, the submarine USS "Sculpin," under attack by the Japanese, slid below the waves for the last time. Not only did several crew members survive the sinking, but they were aboard a Japanese aircraft carrier enroute to a POW camp when it was, in turn, torpedoed and... more
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Nigel Cawthorne
[Paperback 2012]
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Account of the war in Vietnam written by first-hand experience. Contains previously classified material on US offensive movements.... more
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James Bradley ,
Ron Powers ,
Michael French
[Mass market paperbound 2006]
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New York Times bestseller, now adapted for young readers, Flags of Our Fathers is the unforgettable chronicle of perhaps the most famous moment in American military history: the raising of the U.S. flag at Iwo Jima. Here is the true story behind the immortal photograph that has come to symbolize... more
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Thomas E Ricks
[Paperback 2007]
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Cutting through the headlines and spin, this is the first book to give us a true picture of the reality on the ground, through the words of the people there - from commanders to intelligence officers, army doctors to ordinary soldiers. Providing eye-witness accounts that contradict the official stories and... more
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John F Wukovits ,
Wesley K Clark
[Hardcover 2006]
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In the third installment of the Great Generals series, WWII expert John Wukovits explores Dwight D. Eisenhower's contributions to American warfare. American general and 34th president of the United States, Eisenhower led the assault on the French coast at Normandy and held together the Allied units through the European campaign... more
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Spencer S Tucker ,
Spencer C Tucker
[Hardcover 2003]
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The United States boasts a colorful and varied military history. From the first English settlements in North America to the present... more
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Volker Franke ,
Sean O Keefe
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Since the end of the Cold War, U.S. military forces have participated in an increasingly complex array of military operations, from disaster relief and peacekeeping to deadly combat. The unique nature of many of these missions calls into question what it means to be a soldier and may require adjustments... more
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James Tracy
[Paperback 2005]
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A complete, up-to-date sourcebook for anyone concerned about military recruitment written in a concise, easily accessible manner, outlining the history of conscription and how it has been resisted in previous eras. An essential resource for young people, parents, activists, and educators alike.... more
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Christopher Hughes
[Hardcover 2007]
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Shortly after the launch of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the war in Iraq became the most confusing in U.S. history, the high command not knowing who to fight, who was attacking Coalition troops, and who among the different Iraqi groups were fighting each other. Yet there were a few astute officers... more
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Charles D Bright
[Hardcover 1992]
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This historical dictionary is the first of its kind on the U.S. Air Force and antecedent organizations. The reference is based on lengthy research by Charles Bright and 57 military historians, air force officers, and aviation specialists. Over 1,050 entries survey the major commands, air forces, staff services, bases, significant... more
