"Awesome Stories from those that Served in World War 2." ─ ReviewerHow soon we forget. Or perhaps, we were never told.This book brings you firsthand accounts of combat and brotherhood, of captivity and redemption, and the aftermath of a war that left no community unscathed in the world. The stories have everything from spies and snipers to submarines and air raids. A great book for anyone who wants to learn what it was like during WW2.By th...

"A terrific story of the American heroes who gave every ounce of their strength and courage to kick open the gate to Tokyo." – ReviewerExplore the battle for Tarawa in a fascinating new light.The war for the Pacific rages on. The US has set their sights on the Tarawa atoll – a small yet vital island which, if captured, would give the Allies a powerful stepping stone into the heart of Japanese waters and the rest of the Gilbert Islands. Through a co...

The Chinese Civil War was a decades-long struggle between the Nationalists and Communists that reshaped China and reverberated across the globe.This concise yet comprehensive book covers the war's early battles, the impact of the Japanese invasion during World War II, and the final showdown that saw Chiang Kai-shek's retreat to Taiwan. Read about the ideologies and strategies of both sides and explore the global consequences of this war, which marked a pivotal mome...

" Putin is making the same mistakes that doomed Hitler when he invaded the Soviet Union." – ReviewerA Gripping and Riveting Short History of Operation BarbarossaIn just four weeks in the summer of 1941, the German Wehrmacht wrought unprecedented destruction on four Soviet armies. They conquered central Ukraine, killing or capturing three-quarters of a million men.This is an informative and insightful military history of the Battles of Kyiv ...

"An outstanding description of a brutal battle." – ReviewerA gripping insight into the war for New Guinea and the operation for Cape Gloucester.Determined to capture a pivotal island in their war against the Japanese, the US 1st Marine Division were faced with a challenging task – to land on the fortified peninsula of Cape Gloucester and capture its two vital airfields.Taking the peninsula and the island of New Britain would give them a vit...

The war that ended an empire. The decisions that created a century of conflict.In 1914, the Ottoman Empire had ruled the Middle East for six centuries. By 1923, it had been erased from the map—carved up by victorious powers in Paris and London who drew borders that would spark conflicts for the next hundred years.Last Sultan's War tells the epic story of World War I's forgotten front: from the disastrous Allied invasion at Gallipoli to Lawrence of ...

The Guerrilla Conflict That Shaped Modern ZimbabweThe Rhodesian Bush War (1964–1979) was a brutal and protracted guerrilla conflict that ultimately led to the end of white minority rule in Rhodesia and the birth of Zimbabwe. This comprehensive yet concise book takes you through the key events and figures that shaped this war, providing a detailed look into one of Africa's most significant liberation struggles.Explore the complex strategies of both the white...

American forces in the Pacific faced an enemy unlike any in history. Soldiers who chose death over surrender, launched suicidal banzai charges, and crashed planes into ships. This wasn't madness. It was doctrine.Three cultural forces created history's most fanatical fighters. The ancient bushido code weaponized for modern war. The gyokusai belief that made surrender worse than death. And the emperor worship that convinced millions to die for a living god.Fr...

The Mexican Revolution transformed a nation and reshaped its future.This was a decade-long struggle that toppled a dictatorship, reshaped the nation's social fabric, and set the stage for modern Mexico. This turbulent conflict pitted revolutionary leaders like Emiliano Zapata, Pancho Villa, and Venustiano Carranza against the oppressive regimes of Porfirio Díaz and Victoriano Huerta, leading to sweeping political and social reforms.In this concise yet compr...

"History buffs and newbie history buffs alike will love this book." —ReviewerA gripping account of one of the most daring—and disturbing—operations in the Pacific war.From the heavy fighting in Saipan to the securing of Tinian and Guam, the Pacific war left its profound mark in this sheltered corner of the world, which would be felt for several decades to come. Caught in the center of a vicious struggle between two superpowers, these islands would ...

"A fascinating World War II evade and escape story." – ReviewerHunted by the Gestapo, John Archer faces his toughest mission yet.As the newest pilot for the RAF in the heat of the Second World War, John Archer is determined to serve the Allies and defend London from the Luftwaffe. But as a young pilot with little experience, a face-off with a German fighter Ace could cost him his life.When he's selected for a top-secret spy mission, Archer ...

"Great book for Marines, former Marines and history buffs!" – ReviewerA powerful account of the Marine Raiders during World War IIMarine Raiders were special operations forces established during the Pacific campaign to conduct amphibious light infantry warfare. "Edson's" Raiders of 1st Marine Raider Battalion and "Carlson's" Raiders of 2nd Marine Raider Battalion were the first US special operations forces to form and see combat during World War II...