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An oral history of the brutal Pacific Theater in WWII, told by many of the last living U.S. Marine veterans. During World War II, over 16 million Americans served in the Armed Forces. Today, less than 1 percent are still alive. The Last of the Old Breed is an unprecedented oral history of the...

From the award-winning, critically-acclaimed author of Pumpkinflowers and Spies of No Country, comes the harrowing true story of a group of idealistic young Jewish Palestinians who, with the help of the British forces, parachuted into Nazi-occupied Europe in 1944.

Wargasm delves into the psychology of war, exploring the resilience and leadership forged in combat. Through a profound analysis of human conflict, this book examines the warrior mindset and the moral compass required to navigate the trials of warfighting.

From the plains of Kansas to the war rooms of London and the beaches of Normandy, The Man Who Led the Liberation of Europe traces Dwight D. Eisenhower’s extraordinary journey. He wasn’t a battlefield general in the traditional sense—but he wielded one of the most powerful weapons of the war: strategy. Balancing complex alliances, clashing egos, and an enemy entrenched across the continent, Eisenhower’s role as commander required more than just military brilliance—it demanded diplomacy, emotional intelligence, and nerves of steel.

In 10 Unforgettable Facts About the Vietnam War, Korey Blathewick distils the chaos, courage, and catastrophe of the conflict into ten powerful, revealing chapters that explore what really happened—and why it still matters.

From childhood trauma to global war, The Last Kaiser traces the life of Europe’s most volatile monarch—and the empire that crumbled with him. It’s the story of how one man’s pride, paranoia, and theatrical leadership helped ignite World War I, destroy the old European order, and leave behind a vacuum that would welcome something even darker.

Michel Franceschi en Ben Weider keren terug naar het einde van de 18e eeuw en bieden een andere kijk op deze periode en de meest opmerkelijke persoon die het voorbracht. Ze presenteren Napoleon als kind van de revolutie en voorvechter van de democratie. Hun Napoleon is een man die nooit zelf een oorlog verklaarde, maar zo'n bedreiging vormde voor de gevestigde orde dat grootschalig conflict onvermijdelijk was.

Admiral McRaven's name has become synonymous with indelible advice for changing your life through hard work and strong character. Now, for the first time, comes an inspiring collection of speeches and poems from throughout his storied career, including tributes to law enforcement officers, doctors, soldiers, the Boy Scouts, Gold Star families, graduating students, the game of football, government officials, Navy SEALs, and "Irishmen."

This book narrates the events that unfolded during those four days. It is recounted by someone who was there–FBI Special Agent R. Scott Crabtree. Telling his story for the first time, Crabtree takes the listener behind the scenes of the investigation and its race to find the killers before they could strike again.

Als tweeëntwintigjarige met grote dromen van een danscarrière, nam Traudl Junge in 1942 een baan aan op het kantoor van de Führer in Berlijn. Hitler benoemde haar al snel tot zijn secretaresse en ze bleef dit tot de val van het Derde Rijk. Na de oorlog schreef Junge haar memoires, inclusief haar ervaringen tijdens de laatste uren in Hitlers bunker.

«Вчерашний мир» — последняя книга знаменитого австрийского писателя Стефана Цвейга, созданная в изгнании, в самый разгар Второй мировой войны. Прежде всего, это книга-прощание. Последний раз Стефан Цвейг оглядывается на величественное здание европейской культуры, приговоренное к сносу немецкими войсками. Перечисляет названия книг, городов и улиц, счастливые и печальные события, из которых сложилась первая половина ХХ столетия, с любовью пишет о людях, знакомством с которыми гордится.

Bella Ciao: The Rise and Fall of Benito Mussolini is a scathing, cinematic takedown of Europe’s original fascist showman. From street-brawling socialist to self-anointed Caesar, Mussolini built a myth—then drowned in it.

The dusty trail leading to the life of a Drill Sergeant during the Vietnam War.

Imagine a time when Europe lay shrouded in tyranny—cities crumbled, millions displaced, and freedom silenced under Nazi rule. Yet from 1944 to 1945, a decisive series of Allied campaigns shattered the iron grip of oppression. The Final Push: How Europe Was Liberated! tells the story of that transformative moment—when ordinary people and extraordinary leaders joined across continents to bring an end to Hitler’s tyranny and restore freedom to a broken world.

Forbidden Secrets & Hidden Files of the World takes you deep inside the declassified files, buried records, and long-suppressed truths from the United States of America, Russia, Germany, China, Japan, the Soviet Union, and beyond. Packed with real-world government cover-ups, military secrets, and firsthand accounts, this book exposes the stories too wild—and too real—to be fiction.

Spring, 2003. A small group of Special Forces and CIA operatives must establish a second front to tie down the Iraqi Army in the north to support the pending US-led invasion in the south. The mission sounds simple. The reality is anything but. The plan is to infiltrate into Iraq ahead of the invasion, link up with the Kurdish Peshmerga, and coordinate their efforts against the Iraqi Army. The Peshmerga, which translates to those who face death, have risen up several times in the recent past, only to be abandoned by the US and subsequently slaughtered by the Iraqi army.

In the annals of military history, few events resonate with the same improbable intensity as the evacuation of Dunkirk. The Miracle of Dunkirk: 10 Facts About WWII’s Amazing Evacuation delivers a vivid, gripping, and expertly researched account of this defining moment during the Second World War—not just as a story of retreat, but of remarkable courage, unity, and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.

Fu una fuga o un allontanamento? Tragedia e farsa si sono spesso mescolate nella narrazione storica quanto nelle varianti della vulgata e della dietrologia. Una potente rievocazione ora per ora, a 80 anni dagli eventi, che mette in luce la portata storica, le incongruenze e le mistificazioni sedimentate nel tempo, insieme a molti aspetti inediti.

The Diary of Katy Yehonala is a sweeping, evocative tale spanning three generations of resilient women navigating personal and political upheaval in China and beyond. Through the lens of May-ling, later known as Katy Yehonala, we are drawn into a world where personal freedoms are often sacrificed. Yet, the indomitable spirit of love, family, and cultural heritage perseveres.

Counting bodies in Vietnam. In this earthy war/peace novel, comedy frames grim pictures of war. Morris weaves combat, a love affair, and military satire—acted out by grunts, hookers, Vietcong soldiers, spies, heroes, and inane officers—into a story that is by turns terrifying, gruesome, and comic.