Heroes On The Frontline True Stories Of The Deadliest Missions Behind The Enemy Lines In Afghanistan And Iraq
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Heroes On The Frontline True Stories Of The Deadliest Missions Behind The Enemy Lines In Afghanistan And Iraq
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Author : Nigel Cawthorne
language : en
Publisher: Kings Road Publishing
Release Date : 2011-01-04
Heroes On The Frontline True Stories Of The Deadliest Missions Behind The Enemy Lines In Afghanistan And Iraq written by Nigel Cawthorne and has been published by Kings Road Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In the current conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan, Britain's Special Forces are on the front line, these heroes are so respected that they are even called upon by the Americans when a particularly difficult and dangerous job has to be done. Time after time they have proved their worth on the battlefield, confirming that their commitment and professionalism are second to none.Military expert Nigel Cawthorne looks at the crucial role the British special forces have played since the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Of course, the circumstances have changed dramatically since the 'War on Terror' began, which has made the task facing these brave soldiers even more complicated than it originally appeared.This insightful book examines how the relationship between our special forces and their American counterparts has developed, as they try to stabilise a volatile region, fighting side-by-side against the ruthless enemies of the West.
Lions Of Kandahar
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Author : Rusty Bradley
language : en
Publisher: Bantam
Release Date : 2011
Lions Of Kandahar written by Rusty Bradley and has been published by Bantam this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
One of the most critical battles of the Afghan War is now revealed as never before. Lions of Kandahar is an inside account from the unique perspective of an active-duty U.S. Army Special Forces commander. As then-Captain Rusty Bradley he began his third tour of duty in southern Afghanistan in 2006, the Taliban were poised to reclaim Kandahar Province, their strategically vital onetime capital. To stop them, the NATO coalition launched Operation Medusa, the largest offensive in its history. This is the story of a two-week battle that raged in scorching heat over a territory the size of Rhode Island.--From publisher description.
One Million Steps
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Author : Bing West
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2014-09-09
One Million Steps written by Bing West and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-09 with History categories.
Battalion 3/5 suffered the highest number of casualties in the war in Afghanistan. This is the story of one platoon in that distinguished battalion. Aware of U.S. plans to withdraw from the country, knowing their efforts were only a footprint in the sand, the fifty Marines of 3rd Platoon fought in Sangin, the most dangerous district in all of Afghanistan. So heavy were the casualties that the Secretary of Defense offered to pull the Marines out. Instead, they pushed forward. Each Marine in 3rd Platoon patrolled two and a half miles a day for six months—a total of one million steps—in search of a ghostlike enemy that struck without warning. Why did the Marines attack and attack, day after day? Every day brought a new skirmish. Each footfall might trigger an IED. Half the Marines in 3rd Platoon didn’t make it intact to the end of the tour. One Million Steps is the story of the fifty brave men who faced these grim odds and refused to back down. Based on Bing West’s embeds with 3rd Platoon, as well as on their handwritten log, this is a gripping grunt’s-eye view of life on the front lines of America’s longest war. Writing with a combat veteran’s compassion for the fallen, West also offers a damning critique of the higher-ups who expected our warriors to act as nation-builders—and whose failed strategy put American lives at unnecessary risk. Each time a leader was struck down, another rose up to take his place. How does one man instill courage in another? What welded these men together as firmly as steel plates? This remarkable book is the story of warriors caught between a maddening, unrealistic strategy and their unswerving commitment to the fight. Fearsome, inspiring, and poignant in its telling, One Million Steps is sure to become a classic, a unique and enduring testament to the American warrior spirit. Praise for One Million Steps “West shows the reality of modern warfare in a way that is utterly gripping.”—Max Boot, author of Invisible Armies “A gripping, boot-level account of Marines in Afghanistan during the bloody struggle with Taliban fighters.”—Los Angeles Times “One Million Steps transcends combat narrative: It is an epic of contemporary small-unit combat.”—Eliot A. Cohen, author of Supreme Command “A blistering assault on America’s senior military leadership.”—The Wall Street Journal “A heart-pounding portrayal . . . a compelling account of what these men endured.”—The Washington Post “Stunning, sobering, and brilliantly written.”—Newt Gingrich “One of the most intrepid military journalists, Bing West, delivers a heart-wrenching account of one platoon’s fight.”—Bill Bennett, host of Morning in America “Bing West has reconfirmed his standing as one of the most intrepid and insightful observers of America’s wars. . . . One Million Steps reveals the essence of small-unit combat, the very soul of war.”—The Weekly Standard “A searing read, but it is one that all Americans should undertake. We send our sons into battle, and few know what our warriors experience.”—The Washington Times
American Sniper
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Author : Chris Kyle
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2012-01-03
American Sniper written by Chris Kyle and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-03 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, and the source for Clint Eastwood’s blockbuster, Academy-Award nominated movie. “An amazingly detailed account of fighting in Iraq--a humanizing, brave story that’s extremely readable.” — PATRICIA CORNWELL, New York Times Book Review "Jaw-dropping...Undeniably riveting." —RICHARD ROEPER, Chicago Sun-Times From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. His fellow American warriors, whom he protected with deadly precision from rooftops and stealth positions during the Iraq War, called him “The Legend”; meanwhile, the enemy feared him so much they named him al-Shaitan (“the devil”) and placed a bounty on his head. Kyle, who was tragically killed in 2013, writes honestly about the pain of war—including the deaths of two close SEAL teammates—and in moving first-person passages throughout, his wife, Taya, speaks openly about the strains of war on their family, as well as on Chris. Gripping and unforgettable, Kyle’s masterful account of his extraordinary battlefield experiences ranks as one of the great war memoirs of all time.
Marines At War
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Author : Paolo G. Tripodi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Marines At War written by Paolo G. Tripodi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Afghan War, 2001- categories.
"Marines at War provides an understanding of what the experience of going to war was like for the veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraqi wars. The essays are written by several Marines and a U.S. Navy chaplain who deployed with Marines in combat. Though combat is probably the most powerful experience of being at war, many other aspects are also important when comprehending fully what going to war is like. Thus, several essays deal with the broader experience of being deployed to a war zone and not necessarily with combat. Many published books provide an excellent understanding of combat; this book provides insight on the impact war makes on individuals overall. The essays in this book convey that going to war is a complex phenomenon that begins before troops even arrive in a war zone and lasts well beyond the end of deployments. Going to war makes an impact on individual servicemembers, their immediate family, and their larger military family, their fellow Marines."--Provided by publisher.
Task Force Helmand
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Author : Doug Beattie
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Task Force Helmand written by Doug Beattie and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Afghan War, 2001- categories.
Doug Beattie returns to Helmand Province for one final tour - and it's the most bloody and brutal conflict yet.
Company Commander
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Author : Russell Lewis
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2012
Company Commander written by Russell Lewis and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This is the gripping story of leadership under fire-telling what it is like to make decisions that can and do cost lives, to see men under your command killed and injured and to be under the most intense pressure imaginable every minute of every day for six long months.
Sweating The Metal
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Author : Alex Duncan
language : en
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Release Date : 2011-06-09
Sweating The Metal written by Alex Duncan and has been published by Hodder & Stoughton this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-09 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
With bullets flying, wounded soldiers scream out in pain as the Chinook comes in to land in one of the most dangerous parts of Afghanistan. At the machine's controls is one man and if he doesn't stay calm then everyone could die. That man is Flt Lt Alex 'Frenchie' Duncan DFC and he's been involved in some of the most daring and dangerous missions undertaken by the Chinook force in Afghanistan. In this book he recounts his experiences of life under fire in the dust, heat and bullets of an active war zone. At 99ft long, the Chinook is a big and valuable target to the Taliban, who will stop at nothing to bring one down. And yet Frenchie and his crew risk everything because they know that the troops on the front line are relying on them. Sweating the Metal is the true story of the raw determination and courage of men on the front line - and it's time for their story to be told.
Special Forces
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Author : Nigel Cawthorne
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Special Forces written by Nigel Cawthorne and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Iraq War, 2003- categories.
We Are Soldiers
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Author : Danny Danziger
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2010-09-02
We Are Soldiers written by Danny Danziger and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-02 with History categories.
What is it like to drive a Challenger tank over desert terrain for six days in a row? Or hover an Apache AH1 attack helicopter a hundred metres above enemy ground? How quickly can a Sapper clear a field of unexploded devices, or build a bridge - or blow one up? What is it like to fix bayonets, and engage in hand to hand combat, or train a 5.56 mm SA80 sniper sight on an enemy soldier, and pull the trigger? How do you find out what a soldier must learn on his way to war...? Ask him. In this extraordinary book, Danny Danziger interviews the people who fight our wars for us, providing a unique insight into the reality of what we ask of our armed forces. Groundbreaking and utterly compelling, WE ARE SOLDIERS takes the reader to the heart of the 21st century soldier's experience.