The 1918 flu was deadliest for young adults ages twenty to forty, killing not only the weak, but also the strongest in the population.
Read MoreEven beyond simply covering the construction of forts, this work details many of the political situations surrounding these constructions as well as covering any battles that had an impact upon the fort, or that the fort had an impact upon. Particularly interesting are the forts in the New York area during the American Revolution, or the coastal forts during the War Between the States.
Read MoreSorties into Hell is a true life horror tale of how a civilized nation's soldiers can sink into the lowest depths of depravity. It not only recounts the tales of the 22 airmen who were captured by the Japanese, but of the amazing detective work by the occupation forces sent by the United States to demilitarize the island.
Read MoreNearly everybody knows that Clark Gable was a commissioned aerial gunner during World War II, but few knew he was not granted the title as a courtesy for being a famous actor and, in fact, if he had not stayed up late at night in the latrines memorizing the manuals, he would have flunked out of Gunners School.
Read MoreIn “First Inâ€, veteran and highly decorated CIA officer Gary Schroen gives a blow-by-blow account of the CIA’s infiltration into northeast Afghanistan to support the Northern Alliance campaign against the Taliban and foreign Arab forces around Kabul and Mazar-e-Sharif.
Read MoreIn every war there is a battle that seems to mark the pivot point of that particular conflict and stands out from other events. It is the yardstick that is used to measure the war in question, where the mistakes were made, what the repercussions are and what lessons were learned. The battle of Dien Bien Phu is just such a battle. It marked the end of the French Empire and the beginning of the 20-year American involvement in Viet Nam.
Read MoreAdolf Hitler is now considered one of the world’s most ruthless madmen. Yet this was not always the case. In fact, Hitler was idolized by the German people and with the aid of Josef Goebbels, he was deified by the German youth. Not even the death and destruction in Germany during the closing days of World War II could shake the faith of these young fanatics.
Read MoreMany people consider the American Civil War to be the last true romantic war where soldiers on both sides fought with gallantry and extended every courtesy to his opponent and the civilians caught up in the war. This was true in many instances, but like all wars, the American Civil War could be as brutish for the combatants as any modern conflict.
Read MoreEnemy at the Gates has a bit of something for everyone – a battle, a hero, and a love triangle. What it lacks, though, is historical accuracy. In the main, the film does not do justice to the Battle of Stalingrad, the “turning point†of World War II in Europe. Involving millions of men and thousands of tanks, aircraft and artillery, Stalingrad proved to the world that Hitler's army could be stopped.
Read MoreLearn about the heroic yet tragic story of one soldier fighting in Iraq, and the grim battle to save his life after a terrible grenade blast. A powerful read.
Read MoreSet during the final explosive days of the Third Reich, Downfall is an epic depiction of the fall of Nazi Germany and the end of Hitler's reign of terror in Europe. Written and Produced in Germany itself by Bernd Eichinger, the film is a graphic depiction of the collapse of law and order within Berlin, and the final headlong journey to insanity and suicide undertaken by the Nazi Fuhrer.
Read MoreThe editors have performed a great service, not only to the men of the 736th and their families, but also to Americans hungering for tales of the men of the “Greatest Generationâ€. According to one report, America is losing approximately 1000 World War II veterans every day. For every one of these men who dies without recording his service for posterity, America loses a vital part of its history.
Read MoreBruce Quarrie reviews SAS and Elite Forces for Armchair General readers.
Read MoreAbout this book; If you have an interest in contemporary military history and (Special Forces) operations I believe you would find the book interesting and thought provoking. It’s a good read.
Read MoreCome step into the boots of this German bicycle soldier during World War II and explore his everyday life through these rare photographs. This book does an excellent job of showing the commonplace during a very uncommon time...
Read MoreUnlike some of the other great artists, Keith Rocco follows the everyday life of the common soldier and not just the commanders with the famous names and endless deeds of daring. By doing this, Keith Rocco brings the Civil War to life on canvas. Every aspect of life during this period has attention brought to it. From drilling to camp life and of course, battle.
Read MoreThe Iliad is almost 1,600 lines long, so we are offering our readers the following condensed version: boy meets girl; they fall in love; boy takes girl home to meet dad; girl's husband (oops!) takes offense; husband follows wife and brings 50,000 close friends to set things right; boy's brother pays huge price; extended intermission.
Read MoreShedding Light on a much-neglected theater of the Pacific War, Mr. Gailey blends a wealth of operational and organizational information with compelling narratives of the rigors and hazards of jungle warfare fought amongst the ravines and mountain ridges of New Guinea and its smaller neighboring islands.
Read MoreThe book follows a timeline from the earliest days of Egypt, up to and including the recent alleged charges at Abu Ghraib prison, in Iraq (2345 BC to present). From the tale of the Hebrew slave Joseph, to Socrates and medieval prisons. From the 'Man In The Iron Mask', to Sing-Sing. Devil's Island, to Abu Ghraib.
Read MoreMany people, myself included, consider the World War II generation to be one of the best and brightest generations of humanity to have ever existed. They watched and drove the technology change that saw humanity go from biplanes to jets to space travel. They created the modern medical marvels that have helped calm a raging planet. This generation stood up and said that evil under any guise would not be tolerated.
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