" 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...

"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...

"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...

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...

"Stunning stories that weave together the major fronts of WWI into a sweeping narrative." ─ Reviewer"A masterfully told story of triumph and redemption in a powerfully drawn survival epic." – Reviewer"A thrill a minute. You don't have to be a World War I buff to savor this one." ─ Reviewer"Having served in Iraq, the comparisons to Wooten's World War I experiences with my own were remarkable." – Reviewer"Compelling . . ...

"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 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 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 ...

"Inspiring stories of courage and sacrifice by US Army and Marines during the Korean War."The Korean war killed nearly 5 million people in a frozen hell of fire and blood.Soldiers and Marines recount how they were thrown into a savage conflict on the war-torn Korean peninsula. Uncover their gritty, real-life stories of combat, courage, and bravery in a wild and ferocious land.Follow the stories told from the front lines by these brave young...

"A thoughtful and gripping account of the beginnings of the War in the Pacific." – ReviewerDiscover a newfound appreciation for the war in the Pacific.From the shores of Cape Gloucester to the quiet atolls and islands of the Solomon Sea, the Second World War left a profound mark on this sheltered corner of the globe, which would be felt for decades to come. Caught in the center of a vicious struggle between two superpowers, these islands would form...