The Land Of War Elephants
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The Land Of War Elephants
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Author : Mathew J. A. Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Nomad Press (VT)
Release Date : 2003
The Land Of War Elephants written by Mathew J. A. Wilson and has been published by Nomad Press (VT) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Offering an intimate look at the people and places of Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan, this memoir by adventurer and historian Mathew Wilson recounts journeys into remote areas as a member of the British army and with his family in the late 1960s. Wilson relates stories of crossing the Hindu Kush with his pregnant wife and two-year-old son and running a gauntlet of armed border guards to get his injured son to a hospital. Twenty-one years later, Wilson returned to honour a promise made to a Hindu priest in Central India -- to seek, find, and follow the fleeting shadow of the Rani of Jhansi, one of the heroines of India's 1957 revolt against British rule.
War Elephants
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Author : John M. Kistler
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 2007-10-01
War Elephants written by John M. Kistler and has been published by U of Nebraska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-01 with History categories.
Elephants have fought in human armies for more than three thousand years. This is the largely forgotten tale of the credit they deserve and the sacrifices they endured.
The Green Berets In The Land Of A Million Elephants
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Author : Joseph D. Celeski
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2018-12-01
The Green Berets In The Land Of A Million Elephants written by Joseph D. Celeski and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-01 with History categories.
The untold story of US Special Forces in Laos, one of the longest secret wars of the Cold War—by a military historian and Special Forces veteran. The Secret War in Laos was one of the first “long wars” fought by US Special Forces, spanning a period of about thirteen years. It was one of the largest CIA-paramilitary operations of the time, kept out of the view of the American public until now. Between 1959 and 1974, Green Berets were covertly deployed to Laos during the Laotian Civil War to prevent the Communist Pathet Lao from taking over the country. Operators disguised as civilians and answering only to “Mister,“ were delivered to the country by Air America, where they reported to the US Ambassador. With limited resources, they faced a country in chaos. Maps had large blank areas. and essential supplies often didn’t arrive at all. In challenging tropical conditions, they trained and undertook combat advisory duties with the Royal Lao Government. Shrouded in secrecy until the 1990s, this was one of the first major applications of special warfare doctrine. Now, the story is comprehensively told for the first time using official archival documents and interviews with veterans.
Elephants And Kings
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Author : Thomas R. Trautmann
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2015-08-03
Elephants And Kings written by Thomas R. Trautmann and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-03 with History categories.
Retreat and persistence of elephants -- Elephants and Indian kingship -- War elephants -- Structures of use: caturaga, vihana, vyha -- Elephant knowledge -- The spread of the war elephant -- North India, South India, Sri Lanka -- The Near East, North Africa, Europe -- Southeast Asia -- After the war elephant -- Drawing the balance, looking ahead
War Elephant
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Author : E J Garret
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2018-06-28
War Elephant written by E J Garret and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-28 with Fiction categories.
After inheriting an elephant head artifact from his grandfather and learning a string of stories about its history an eccentric billionaire begins a secret search into the surreal; he becomes obsessed with finding the reincarnated soul of the great elephants Mahout. Amazingly, the young man is eventually found through the limitless resources of Sir John Howard. A new world is discovered when Jake Barnes is able to connect with the soul of the ancient elephant. Their world together in another time is brought to life and their extraordinary connection, through love and devotion to each other, takes them to great heights.
War Elephant
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Author : Edward Garrett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-08-01
War Elephant written by Edward Garrett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-01 with categories.
The Land Of The Million Elephants
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Author : Michael Ferrara
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2015-11-09
The Land Of The Million Elephants written by Michael Ferrara and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-09 with categories.
Drawing from his experiences in the United States Air Force flying support missions in Laos during the Vietnam War, author Michael Ferrara makes his fiction debut with The Land of the Million Elephants-a thrilling spy novel that mixes action, adventure, and mystery in the Laotian theater of the Vietnam War Acting on orders from President Nixon and the head of the CIA himself, young agency operative Mark Knight sets out to stop the North Vietnamese drug trade in Laos and neutralize its catastrophic impact on US forces. He works with a team that includes a Hmong warrior, a Pentagon intelligence whiz, two decorated fighter pilots, and a very beautiful Laotian woman who acts as an assistant to the US ambassador. As Knight and his team get closer to unraveling the mystery, they discover the existence of a spy and a traitor to American war efforts-someone who will go to any length to protect their identity and secrets. Intriguing and intelligent, The Land of the Million Elephants sheds light on a little-known part of the Vietnam War, providing insightful social commentary in the form of a thrilling spy novel.
Elephant Company
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Author : Vicki Croke
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2014-07-15
Elephant Company written by Vicki Croke and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK The remarkable story of James Howard “Billy” Williams, whose uncanny rapport with the world’s largest land animals transformed him from a carefree young man into the charismatic war hero known as Elephant Bill In 1920, Billy Williams came to colonial Burma as a “forest man” for a British teak company. Mesmerized by the intelligence and character of the great animals who hauled logs through the jungle, he became a gifted “elephant wallah.” In Elephant Company, Vicki Constantine Croke chronicles Williams’s growing love for elephants as the animals provide him lessons in courage, trust, and gratitude. Elephant Company is also a tale of war and daring. When Japanese forces invaded Burma in 1942, Williams joined the elite British Force 136 and operated behind enemy lines. His war elephants carried supplies, helped build bridges, and transported the sick and elderly over treacherous mountain terrain. As the occupying authorities put a price on his head, Williams and his elephants faced their most perilous test. Elephant Company, cornered by the enemy, attempted a desperate escape: a risky trek over the mountainous border to India, with a bedraggled group of refugees in tow. Part biography, part war epic, Elephant Company is an inspirational narrative that illuminates a little-known chapter in the annals of wartime heroism. Praise for Elephant Company “This book is about far more than just the war, or even elephants. This is the story of friendship, loyalty and breathtaking bravery that transcends species. . . . Elephant Company is nothing less than a sweeping tale, masterfully written.”—Sara Gruen, The New York Times Book Review “Splendid . . . Blending biography, history, and wildlife biology, [Vicki Constantine] Croke’s story is an often moving account of [Billy] Williams, who earned the sobriquet ‘Elephant Bill,’ and his unusual bond with the largest land mammals on earth.”—The Boston Globe “Some of the biggest heroes of World War II were even bigger than you thought. . . . You may never call the lion the king of the jungle again.”—New York Post “Vicki Constantine Croke delivers an exciting tale of this elephant whisperer–cum–war hero, while beautifully reminding us of the enduring bonds between animals and humans.”—Mitchell Zuckoff, author of Lost in Shangri-La and Frozen in Time
The Elephant War
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Author : Gillian Avery
language : en
Publisher: Holt McDougal
Release Date : 1971
The Elephant War written by Gillian Avery and has been published by Holt McDougal this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
When P. T. Barnum decides to take Jumbo to America, Aunt Louisa and the Oxford children band together to save the animal and begin The Elephant War of England.
Naked Statues Fat Gladiators And War Elephants
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Author : Garrett Ryan
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2021-09-01
Naked Statues Fat Gladiators And War Elephants written by Garrett Ryan and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-01 with History categories.
Why didn't the ancient Greeks or Romans wear pants? How did they shave? How likely were they to drink fine wine, use birth control, or survive surgery? In a series of short and humorous essays, Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants explores some of the questions about the Greeks and Romans that ancient historian Garrett Ryan has answered in the classroom and online. Unlike most books on the classical world, the focus is not on famous figures or events, but on the fascinating details of daily life. Learn the answers to: How tall were the ancient Greeks and Romans? How long did they live? What kind of pets did they have? How dangerous were their cities? Did they believe their myths? Did they believe in ghosts, monsters, and/or aliens? Did they jog or lift weights? How did they capture animals for the Colosseum? Were there secret police, spies, or assassins? What happened to the city of Rome after the Empire collapsed? Can any families trace their ancestry back to the Greeks or Romans?