"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 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...

Six Americans refused surrender when Japan captured Guam. Five were executed. One sailor survived 31 months evading the Japanese.December 10, 1941. George Tweed became the longest-surviving American fugitive of World War II, hiding in northern Guam's limestone cliffs. His survival depended on Chamorro families who shared their food, built underground networks, and endured Japanese torture to protect him.When the Japanese suspected helpers, they responded wi...

"A gripping insight about the liberation of Guam." – ReviewerGuam's Japanese garrison fought practically to the last man.By invading Guam, US forces were not only getting access to a fine harbor and a number of airfields to use in future operations but were also liberating a US territory captured by the Japanese in 1941.The attack on Guam was intended to begin only days after the landings on Saipan but was postponed for a month. US forces u...

"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...

Why did Japanese soldiers fight with such ferocious determination in the Pacific War? Why did they choose death over surrender, even when defeat was inevitable?Honorable Death explores the powerful cultural, military, and psychological forces that drove Japanese soldiers to embrace gyokusai—fighting to the last man. From the Bushido warrior code to the brutal realities of Imperial Japanese Army indoctrination, this book reveals how ordinary men were transformed into soldiers who vi...

"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...

"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...

"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 . . ...

"Fast and furious, great read!" – ReviewerLost in the desert, the Nazis are the least of his problems.Stationed on an aircraft carrier in the heart of the Mediterranean, WWII pilot John Archer serves his country by going head-to-head with the Luftwaffe in the struggle for the North African front. And after he's given his next death-defying mission—to infiltrate enemy lines in Libya and steal top-secret intel—he jumps at the chance.But when ...

"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 ...

" 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 ...