Granddaddy Was Airborne
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Granddaddy Was Airborne
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Author : Bart Hagerman
language : en
Publisher: Turner
Release Date : 1997-12
Granddaddy Was Airborne written by Bart Hagerman and has been published by Turner this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-12 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
As an 18 year-old, Bart Hagerman volunteered for military service in April, 1943. Hagerman was wounded in action and hospitalized, then returned to the States and eventually to civilian life. After graduation from college, he accepted a direct commission and was recalled briefly during the Korean conflict. He retired from the Army in 1978 as a lieutenant colonel and a master parachutist.
Chutes Beer Bullets
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Author : Jesse C. Holder
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2012-05-19
Chutes Beer Bullets written by Jesse C. Holder and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-19 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Chutes, Beer, & Bullets: Not Your Grandpa's War Story is a humor filled narrative that takes place during the peak of The War on Terror. Follow Jesse is this uncut and unscripted adventure as he leads you through United States Army Airborne School, Europe, and ultimately to Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Chutes, Beer, & Bullets is assured to have you laughing, sighing, looking away, and possibly even shedding a tear as you connect with the real life characters within. No doubt you will be longing for more as you turn the final page.
American History
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002-08
American History written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-08 with United States categories.
Author Of Liberty
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Author : Michael T. George
language : en
Publisher: Post Hill Press
Release Date : 2016-07-05
Author Of Liberty written by Michael T. George and has been published by Post Hill Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-05 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Experience the stories that truly define America as One Nation Under God. Follow the incredible true life stories of eight individuals whose lives define the American principle of liberty. From the terrors of Afghanistan to the beaches of Normandy and small towns across the fruited plains, these chronicled events of life, liberty, faith, and freedom will renew your soul and lift your spirit. This is the exciting conclusion to the bestselling book My Story of America.
Finding Granddad S War
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Author : Jeffrey Badger
language : en
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Release Date : 2008-10-01
Finding Granddad S War written by Jeffrey Badger and has been published by Turner Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
To discover the grandfather he never knew, Badger began tracking down dozens of World War II veterans from his grandfather's unit. Through their stories and recollections, Badger began to reconstruct a very personal vision of his grandfather and the war. Illustrations throughout.
Where Cowards Go To Die
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Author : Benjamin Sledge
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2022-07-05
Where Cowards Go To Die written by Benjamin Sledge and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-05 with History categories.
A former soldier awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart tells the story of overcoming the mental and physical wounds of war on a fifteen year odyssey that led him back to the very place where his nightmares began—and the only place redemption was possible. While serving a portion of his time under the Special Operations Command, Benjamin Sledge fought to keep his humanity amid the killing fields of Iraq and Afghanistan. But war never leaves its participants uscathed. In Where Cowards Go to Die, Sledge reveals an unflinchingly honest portrait of war that few dare to tell. Stationed on a small base on the border of Pakistan in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, the young warrior returned home shattered after embracing the barbarity he witnessed around him. Haunted by his experiences overseas, he began a 15 year odyssey wrestling with mental health, purpose, and faith, that eventually drove him to volunteer for another combat tour in the deadliest city of the Iraq War—Ramadi. In his memoir, Sledge vividly captures the reality of the men and women who learn to fight without remorse, love each other without restraint, and suffer the high cost of returning to a country that no longer feels like home. “In life or war, you’ll die a coward by refusing to live and act selflessly. Or you can kill your inner cowardice for something greater to emerge. But either way, a coward dies.” -Benjamin Sledge
Soldiers
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
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Really Granddad
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Author : Wayne Sherrard
language : en
Publisher: FriesenPress
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Really Granddad written by Wayne Sherrard and has been published by FriesenPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Boys Of The Clouds
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Author : Gary C. Boegel
language : en
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Release Date : 2007-09
Boys Of The Clouds written by Gary C. Boegel and has been published by Trafford Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Boys of the Clouds tells the fascinating stories, in their own words, of over seventy veterans of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion during the Second World War. The Battalion, part of the British 6th Airborne Division, was among the very first Allied soldiers to land on French soil on June 6, 1944. Despite a widely scattered drop, they managed to take and hold all their objectives on D-Day, and continued to hold off German counter attacks through that fateful summer. After suffering heavy losses in Normandy, the unit returned to England in September 1944 to refit and train for the next airborne operation. This training was interrupted when they were hastily sent to defend against the German offensive in the Ardennes, commonly known as the Battle of the Bulge. They were the only Canadian unit to take part in this action. After the threat had passed, and the German offensive halted, they once again returned to England to prepare for the next drop. This finally came on March 24, 1945 when the Allies were able to cross the Rhine in a massive combined airborne and river crossing operation, the largest the world has ever seen. Success came quickly on the drop zone and within three days, they embarked on a hectic journey that would take them from the Rhine River all the way to Wismar on the Baltic Sea by May 2nd, where they linked up with Russian forces. This historic meeting signified the end of the war in Europe. The Battalion then had the honour of being the first Canadian unit to return to Canada as a complete group. They landed in Halifax to a tumultuous welcome and were awarded the key to the city. Follow their arduous and often hilarious journey and discover why they joined up, what the parachute training was like, especially their first jump, what it was like jumping into action for the first time in Normandy, the conditions in the Ardennes, crossing the Rhine and the fateful trek to Wismar to end the war. It's all here, in their own words.
Britain S Airborne Forces Of Wwii
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Author : Mark Magreehan
language : en
Publisher: Frontline Books
Release Date : 2021-05-31
Britain S Airborne Forces Of Wwii written by Mark Magreehan and has been published by Frontline Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-31 with History categories.
The Second World War saw huge advancements in military tactics and technology occurring at an unprecedented pace. One such development was the employment of forces able to deploy at short notice by parachute across the globe, utilizing the opportunities created by the advancements in aeronautical technology. These forces were created to deliver an in-depth shock effect, and few have attracted more attention than Britain’s famed Parachute Regiment. This formation was born from the humble beginnings of a fledgling unit drawn together from the British Army and Royal Air Force after Winston Churchill called for a new capability to be created following German airborne successes in the opening stages of the Second World War. Despite being initially poorly equipped, operating outdated aircraft and wearing clothing copied from captured German examples, the Parachute Regiment rapidly grew into what would become two complete airborne divisions – formations which played a key role in the destruction of the Axis forces. The equipment needed by these men rapidly changed as the war evolved and this is clearly illustrated in the author’s fine and unique collection of rare airborne items from that period, several of them being the sole surviving items known to exist. The chronological historical information on Britain’s paratroopers’ role and development during the Second World War in this highly illustrated book is not only supported by a comprehensive and rare collection of items displaying the development and expansion of their equipment for each operation, but also by hundreds of original pictures which embrace the entire period. Additionally, the book also briefly covers the Polish Parachute Brigade and the Canadian parachute formations embedded into the British order of battle. This book provides a comprehensive pictorial display of Britain airborne forces which will prove to be a ‘must have’ tool for military history enthusiasts, airborne collectors, re-enactors and modelers, as well as current serving soldiers linked by service to this truly special military formation.