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Billy Sing was a small, dark man – and a deadly killer. When, as a member of the Australian Imperial Force 5th Light Horse, he was thrust onto the narrow strip of land held by the Australians on Gallipoli, he witnessed the terrible effects of the Turkish snipers and decided to fight fire with fire. Using a simple Lee Enfield .303 rifle, Sing began to pick off unwary Turks who exposed themselves. Assisted by a ...

A powerful and very different account of war and its effect on those who fightThe Anzac battlefield on Gallipoli was made for snipers. Scrub, cliffs, spurs and hills meant that both Anzac and Turkish positions often overlooked one another. The unwary or unlucky were prey to snipers on both sides, and the sudden crack of a gunshot and instant death were an ever-present menace.The most successful and most feared sniper of the Gallipoli campaign was Billy Sing...

Scots Heraldry In Focus is a comprehensive exploration of Scottish heraldry with a focus on current practices. This book offers a unique perspective on the subject, challenging traditional views and encouraging readers to develop their own clear-eyed understanding of Scottish heraldry.The foreword provided by Rev. Canon Dr. Joseph J, Murrow, Lord Lyon King of Arms, adds authoritative context to this insightful work.While covering basic heraldry, the book places emphasis on ...

The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 articles advocating the ratification of the United States Constitution. Seventy-seven of the essays were published serially in The Independent Journal and The New York Packet between October 1787 and August 1788. A compilation of these and eight others, called The Federalist, was published in 1788 by J. and A. McLean. Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Armed only with rifles, bayonets and raw courage, the men of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade left the shelter of their rocky trenches to storm The Nek, a narrow stretch of ridge held by the Ottoman Turks. The first wave of attackers were cut down almost as soon as they stood up. Those that followed knew they were going to die. Yet they too charged without question, stumbling over the bodies of their fallen comrades before they also fell.The commander of the 10th Light Horse Regiment attempted ...

The WWI biography of a Victory Cross recipient who fought bravely at Gallipoli, only to be shunned after the war for speaking out against it.The son of a former Premier of Western Australia, Hugo Throssell volunteered to join the Imperial Australian Force during the Great War. He was shipped to Gallipoli in 1915 with the 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, which fought in a dismounted role. He was involved in the famous charge of the 10th Light Horse at the Battle...

On August 7th 1915, men of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade staged one of the most tragic, brave and futile charges of the First World War. Seeking to break out of the Anzac position at Gallipoli they attempted to storm an extraordinarily strong Turkish position, defended by artillery, machineguns and thousands of men, using nothing but fixed bayonets and raw courage. The first wave of Light Horsemen were killed within seconds of leaving their trench, yet over the course of the next few minutes...

The World Does Not BreakAstraeon Saga — Book ThreeBy John HamiltonThe world did not break.That was the mistake.In the aftermath of catastrophe, Astraeon survives—not through victory, but through restraint.The Veil, once shattered, has strained and held. Cities rebuild. Borders harden. Containment protocols promise safety. But beyond their reach, fractured settlements are forced to adapt in quieter, more dangerous ways. Survival demands silence....

ASTRAEON — BOOK TWOThe World Does Not CloseThe Veil has been torn, but it has not fallen.In the wake of disaster, the world of Astraeon does what it has always done best: it adapts. Cities rebuild. Roads reopen. Alliances form where fear once ruled. Yet beneath the surface, something has changed — not broken, but rearranged.As ancient powers stir and the boundaries between safe ground and forbidden territory blur, Ravik and his companions are drawn deeper int...

THE ASTRAEON SAGAThe sky trembles. The Veil screams. And an ancient power awakens…When a catastrophic fracture tears across the heavens, forgotten magic surges back into Astraeon—a world built on Sparks of living energy and guarded by the mysterious Veil. As ancient sigils break and long-dormant forces stir, three lives are pulled into a destiny older than the world itself:A reluctant hero marked by a forbidden Spark.Haunted by a power he never asked for—and...

The Federalist Papers is a collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison. These writings were created to promote the ratification of the United States Constitution and to explain the principles behind the new government. The authors aimed to address the concerns of the public regarding the proposed Constitution, emphasizing the importance of a strong federal government while also protecting individual liberties. The papers are considered a ...

"The Book of the Sea" is a captivating exploration of maritime history, delving into the lives of sailors, explorers, and the evolution of seafaring technology. Authored by Sir Edward Denny Bacon, this work combines rich narratives with detailed illustrations, offering readers a vivid glimpse into the ocean's mysteries. The book is published by a renowned publisher, priced at 29.99, making it accessible for both enthusiasts and scholars alike. Bacon's meticulous research and engaging story...