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Commando
Special Forces in World War II
Written by Kenneth Macksey
Format: eBook
On Sale: June 18, 2013
Price: $9.95
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Special Forces in World War II
Written by Kenneth Macksey
Format: eBook
On Sale: June 18, 2013
Price: $9.95
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French Foreign Legion Paratroops
Written by Martin Windrow
Illustrated by Kevin Lyles
Format: eBook, 64 pages
On Sale: May 21, 2013
Price: $14.95
The decision, in Spring 1948, to form two battalions of Foreign Legion paratroopers was prompted by the requirement for enlarged airborne forces in the First Indochina War (1946), and the healthy recruitment then employed by the Legion. There were some initial doubts. The Legion were known to be magnificent heavy infantry... Read more >
Written by Martin Windrow
Illustrated by Kevin Lyles
Format: eBook, 64 pages
On Sale: May 21, 2013
Price: $14.95
The decision, in Spring 1948, to form two battalions of Foreign Legion paratroopers was prompted by the requirement for enlarged airborne forces in the First Indochina War (1946), and the healthy recruitment then employed by the Legion. There were some initial doubts. The Legion were known to be magnificent heavy infantry... Read more >
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The Long Walk
A Story of War and the Life That Follows
Written by Brian Castner
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: April 9, 2013
Price: $15.00
Brian Castner served three tours of duty in the Middle East, two of them in Iraq as the head of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit. Whenever IEDs were discovered, he and his men would lead the way in either disarming the deadly devices or searching through rubble and remains for clues... Read more >
A Story of War and the Life That Follows
Written by Brian Castner
Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: April 9, 2013
Price: $15.00
Brian Castner served three tours of duty in the Middle East, two of them in Iraq as the head of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit. Whenever IEDs were discovered, he and his men would lead the way in either disarming the deadly devices or searching through rubble and remains for clues... Read more >
America's Elite: US Special Forces from the American Revolution to the Present Day
Written by Chris McNab
Format: eBook, 376 pages
On Sale: March 19, 2013
Price: $9.95
From Roger's Rangers to the Revolution, Civil War, World War I & II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Bin Laden raid, this book covers over 250 years of American Special Forces action. America's Elite takes the reader through some of the most dramatic special forces operations in US history, from... Read more >
Written by Chris McNab
Format: eBook, 376 pages
On Sale: March 19, 2013
Price: $9.95
From Roger's Rangers to the Revolution, Civil War, World War I & II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Bin Laden raid, this book covers over 250 years of American Special Forces action. America's Elite takes the reader through some of the most dramatic special forces operations in US history, from... Read more >
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America's Elite: US Special Forces from the American Revolution to the Present Day
Written by Chris McNab
Format: Hardcover, 400 pages
On Sale: March 19, 2013
Price: $39.95
From Roger's Rangers to the Revolution, Civil War, World War I & II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Bin Laden raid, this book covers over 250 years of American Special Forces action. America's Elite takes the reader through some of the most dramatic special forces operations in US history, from... Read more >
Written by Chris McNab
Format: Hardcover, 400 pages
On Sale: March 19, 2013
Price: $39.95
From Roger's Rangers to the Revolution, Civil War, World War I & II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Bin Laden raid, this book covers over 250 years of American Special Forces action. America's Elite takes the reader through some of the most dramatic special forces operations in US history, from... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
The Fall of Eben Emael - Belgium 1940
Written by Chris McNab
Illustrated by Peter Dennis
Format: eBook, 80 pages
On Sale: March 19, 2013
Price: $9.95
In early May 1940, the fortress of Eben Emael was a potent sentinel over the Belgian–Dutch borderlands. The fortress covered 75 hectares on the surface, had 5km of tunnels underground and was studded with bunkers, gun turrets and casemates. Add a garrison of 1,200 men and the natural protection of 60m-high... Read more >
Written by Chris McNab
Illustrated by Peter Dennis
Format: eBook, 80 pages
On Sale: March 19, 2013
Price: $9.95
In early May 1940, the fortress of Eben Emael was a potent sentinel over the Belgian–Dutch borderlands. The fortress covered 75 hectares on the surface, had 5km of tunnels underground and was studded with bunkers, gun turrets and casemates. Add a garrison of 1,200 men and the natural protection of 60m-high... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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Takur Ghar - The SEALs and Rangers on Roberts Ridge, Afghanistan 2002
Written by Leigh Neville
Illustrated by Johnny Shumate
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: March 19, 2013
Price: $18.95
In the early morning hours of March 4, 2002, a reconnaissance team of US Navy SEALs from the Tier One Naval Special Warfare Development Group attached to Joint Special Operations Task Force 11 attempted to infiltrate onto an Afghan mountain peak in support of what was then the largest operation conducted... Read more >
Written by Leigh Neville
Illustrated by Johnny Shumate
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: March 19, 2013
Price: $18.95
In the early morning hours of March 4, 2002, a reconnaissance team of US Navy SEALs from the Tier One Naval Special Warfare Development Group attached to Joint Special Operations Task Force 11 attempted to infiltrate onto an Afghan mountain peak in support of what was then the largest operation conducted... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
Takur Ghar - The SEALs and Rangers on Roberts Ridge, Afghanistan 2002
Written by Leigh Neville
Illustrated by Johnny Shumate
Format: eBook, 80 pages
On Sale: March 19, 2013
Price: $9.95
In the early morning hours of March 4, 2002, a reconnaissance team of US Navy SEALs from the Tier One Naval Special Warfare Development Group attached to Joint Special Operations Task Force 11 attempted to infiltrate onto an Afghan mountain peak in support of what was then the largest operation conducted... Read more >
Written by Leigh Neville
Illustrated by Johnny Shumate
Format: eBook, 80 pages
On Sale: March 19, 2013
Price: $9.95
In the early morning hours of March 4, 2002, a reconnaissance team of US Navy SEALs from the Tier One Naval Special Warfare Development Group attached to Joint Special Operations Task Force 11 attempted to infiltrate onto an Afghan mountain peak in support of what was then the largest operation conducted... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
Ardennes 1944 Peiper & Skorzeny
Written by Jean-Paul Pallud
Illustrated by David Parker
Format: eBook, 64 pages
On Sale: February 19, 2013
Price: $14.95
From the earliest planning stages of the German counter-offensive in the Ardennes during World War II (1939-1945), Hitler was convinced of the importance of taking the Meuse bridges. He resolved that, when his forces broke through the US lines, one special unit should be dressed in American uniforms and issued with... Read more >
Written by Jean-Paul Pallud
Illustrated by David Parker
Format: eBook, 64 pages
On Sale: February 19, 2013
Price: $14.95
From the earliest planning stages of the German counter-offensive in the Ardennes during World War II (1939-1945), Hitler was convinced of the importance of taking the Meuse bridges. He resolved that, when his forces broke through the US lines, one special unit should be dressed in American uniforms and issued with... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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The Fall of Eben Emael - Belgium 1940
Written by Chris McNab
Illustrated by Peter Dennis
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: February 19, 2013
Price: $18.95
In early May 1940, the fortress of Eben Emael was a potent sentinel over the Belgian-Dutch borderlands. A ferro-concrete monster built in the 1930s on the Albert Canal, the fortress covered 75 hectares on the surface, had 5km of tunnels underground and was studded with bunkers, gun turrets and casemates. Add... Read more >
Written by Chris McNab
Illustrated by Peter Dennis
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: February 19, 2013
Price: $18.95
In early May 1940, the fortress of Eben Emael was a potent sentinel over the Belgian-Dutch borderlands. A ferro-concrete monster built in the 1930s on the Albert Canal, the fortress covered 75 hectares on the surface, had 5km of tunnels underground and was studded with bunkers, gun turrets and casemates. Add... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
South African Special Forces
Written by Robert Pitta
Illustrated by Simon McCouaig
Format: eBook, 64 pages
On Sale: February 19, 2013
Price: $14.95
This book provides a highly detailed account of the history, organisation, uniforms and insignia of South African Special Forces from their origins up to the early 90s – units such as the 44 Parachute Brigade, the Hunter Group and the infamous SWA Police COIN Unit 'Koevoet'. These elite units of the... Read more >
Written by Robert Pitta
Illustrated by Simon McCouaig
Format: eBook, 64 pages
On Sale: February 19, 2013
Price: $14.95
This book provides a highly detailed account of the history, organisation, uniforms and insignia of South African Special Forces from their origins up to the early 90s – units such as the 44 Parachute Brigade, the Hunter Group and the infamous SWA Police COIN Unit 'Koevoet'. These elite units of the... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
Italian Navy and Air Force Elite Units and Special Forces 1940-45
Written by Piero Crociani
Illustrated by Mark Stacey
Format: eBook, 64 pages
On Sale: January 22, 2013
Price: $18.95
This volume assesses the formidable Special Forces fielded by Italy’s navy and air force in World War II. Italian Navy Special Forces were particularly active and respected in the Mediterranean, where 10th Motor-Torpedo Boat Flotilla used frogmen, ‘two-man torpedoes’ and explosive ram-boats. The Italian Air Force formed a special commando unit... Read more >
Written by Piero Crociani
Illustrated by Mark Stacey
Format: eBook, 64 pages
On Sale: January 22, 2013
Price: $18.95
This volume assesses the formidable Special Forces fielded by Italy’s navy and air force in World War II. Italian Navy Special Forces were particularly active and respected in the Mediterranean, where 10th Motor-Torpedo Boat Flotilla used frogmen, ‘two-man torpedoes’ and explosive ram-boats. The Italian Air Force formed a special commando unit... Read more >
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Italian Navy & Air Force Elite Units & Special Forces 1940-45
Written by Piero Crociani
Illustrated by Mark Stacey
Format: Trade Paperback, 64 pages
On Sale: January 22, 2013
Price: $18.95
This volume assesses the formidable special forces fielded by Italy's navy and air force in World War II, both before and after Italy's surrender in September 1943. The Italian Navy special forces were particularly active and respected in the Mediterranean, where 10th Motor-Torpedo Boat Flotilla (Xa MAS) used frogmen, 'two-man torpedoes'... Read more >
Written by Piero Crociani
Illustrated by Mark Stacey
Format: Trade Paperback, 64 pages
On Sale: January 22, 2013
Price: $18.95
This volume assesses the formidable special forces fielded by Italy's navy and air force in World War II, both before and after Italy's surrender in September 1943. The Italian Navy special forces were particularly active and respected in the Mediterranean, where 10th Motor-Torpedo Boat Flotilla (Xa MAS) used frogmen, 'two-man torpedoes'... Read more >
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World War II Soviet Armed Forces (3)
1944-45
Written by Nigel Thomas
Illustrated by Darko Pavlovic
Format: Trade Paperback, 48 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $17.95
This book presents a detailed analysis of the Soviet armed forces during the final days of the war, covering the soldiers that successfully turned the tide against the Nazi onslaught and pushed it back into Germany itself. This final part of the series documents the Red Army's push through Germany to... Read more >
1944-45
Written by Nigel Thomas
Illustrated by Darko Pavlovic
Format: Trade Paperback, 48 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $17.95
This book presents a detailed analysis of the Soviet armed forces during the final days of the war, covering the soldiers that successfully turned the tide against the Nazi onslaught and pushed it back into Germany itself. This final part of the series documents the Red Army's push through Germany to... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
First Special Service Force 1942-44
Written by Bret Werner
Illustrated by Michael Welply
Format: eBook, 64 pages
On Sale: September 18, 2012
Price: $14.95
This is a concise history of the unique integrated commando-style brigade of US and Canadian volunteers formed in 1942. Hand picked, and trained in airborne, amphibious, mountain and winter warfare, demolitions and close-quarter tactics, they left a combat legacy still recognized amongst today's Special Forces. This book explores the remarkable results... Read more >
Written by Bret Werner
Illustrated by Michael Welply
Format: eBook, 64 pages
On Sale: September 18, 2012
Price: $14.95
This is a concise history of the unique integrated commando-style brigade of US and Canadian volunteers formed in 1942. Hand picked, and trained in airborne, amphibious, mountain and winter warfare, demolitions and close-quarter tactics, they left a combat legacy still recognized amongst today's Special Forces. This book explores the remarkable results... Read more >
US Army Special Forces 1952-84
Written by Gordon Rottman
Illustrated by Ronald Volstad
Format: eBook, 64 pages
On Sale: September 18, 2012
Price: $14.95
From its very inception the United States Army Special Forces has been enmeshed in controversy, its mission misunderstood to varying degrees, and its very existence opposed by some of the Army hierarchy. Nevertheless it continues to serve in a highly specialised role in all manner of differing conditions. There can be... Read more >
Written by Gordon Rottman
Illustrated by Ronald Volstad
Format: eBook, 64 pages
On Sale: September 18, 2012
Price: $14.95
From its very inception the United States Army Special Forces has been enmeshed in controversy, its mission misunderstood to varying degrees, and its very existence opposed by some of the Army hierarchy. Nevertheless it continues to serve in a highly specialised role in all manner of differing conditions. There can be... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
World Special Forces Insignia
Written by Gordon Rottman
Illustrated by Simon McCouaig
Format: eBook, 64 pages
On Sale: September 18, 2012
Price: $14.95
There exists among the world's armies a proliferation of special forces groups. Today's smaller armies, especially those of developing nations, demand maximum efficiency in force structure and employment. Mountain, jungle, arctic and desert areas require special purpose units trained, conditioned, and equipped to master these environments. This volume by ex-weapons specialist... Read more >
Written by Gordon Rottman
Illustrated by Simon McCouaig
Format: eBook, 64 pages
On Sale: September 18, 2012
Price: $14.95
There exists among the world's armies a proliferation of special forces groups. Today's smaller armies, especially those of developing nations, demand maximum efficiency in force structure and employment. Mountain, jungle, arctic and desert areas require special purpose units trained, conditioned, and equipped to master these environments. This volume by ex-weapons specialist... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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The Long Walk
A Story of War and the Life That Follows
Written by Brian Castner
Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: July 10, 2012
Price: $25.95
In the tradition of Michael Herr’s Dispatches and works by such masters of the memoir as Mary Karr and Tobias Wolff, a powerful account of war and homecoming.
Brian Castner served three tours of duty in the Middle East, two of them as the commander of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit in... Read more >
A Story of War and the Life That Follows
Written by Brian Castner
Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: July 10, 2012
Price: $25.95
In the tradition of Michael Herr’s Dispatches and works by such masters of the memoir as Mary Karr and Tobias Wolff, a powerful account of war and homecoming.
Brian Castner served three tours of duty in the Middle East, two of them as the commander of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit in... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
eBook and a
trade paperback.
The Long Walk
A Story of War and the Life That Follows
Written by Brian Castner
Format: eBook, 240 pages
On Sale: July 10, 2012
Price: $11.99
In the tradition of Michael Herr’s Dispatches and works by such masters of the memoir as Mary Karr and Tobias Wolff, a powerful account of war and homecoming.
Brian Castner served three tours of duty in the Middle East, two of them as the commander of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit in... Read more >
A Story of War and the Life That Follows
Written by Brian Castner
Format: eBook, 240 pages
On Sale: July 10, 2012
Price: $11.99
In the tradition of Michael Herr’s Dispatches and works by such masters of the memoir as Mary Karr and Tobias Wolff, a powerful account of war and homecoming.
Brian Castner served three tours of duty in the Middle East, two of them as the commander of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit in... Read more >
Also available as an
unabridged audio CD,
unabridged audiobook download,
hardcover and a
trade paperback.
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The Long Walk
A Story of War and the Life That Follows
Written by Brian Castner
Read by Brian Castner
Format: Unabridged Compact Disc
On Sale: July 10, 2012
Price: $35.00
In the tradition of Michael Herr’s Dispatches and works by such masters of the memoir as Mary Karr and Tobias Wolff, a powerful account of war and homecoming.
Brian Castner served three tours of duty in the Middle East, two of them as the commander of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit in... Read more >
A Story of War and the Life That Follows
Written by Brian Castner
Read by Brian Castner
Format: Unabridged Compact Disc
On Sale: July 10, 2012
Price: $35.00
In the tradition of Michael Herr’s Dispatches and works by such masters of the memoir as Mary Karr and Tobias Wolff, a powerful account of war and homecoming.
Brian Castner served three tours of duty in the Middle East, two of them as the commander of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit in... Read more >
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The Long Walk
A Story of War and the Life That Follows
Written by Brian Castner
Read by Brian Castner
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: July 10, 2012
Price: $17.50
In the tradition of Michael Herr’s Dispatches and works by such masters of the memoir as Mary Karr and Tobias Wolff, a powerful account of war and homecoming.
Brian Castner served three tours of duty in the Middle East, two of them as the commander of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit in... Read more >
A Story of War and the Life That Follows
Written by Brian Castner
Read by Brian Castner
Format: Unabridged Audiobook Download
On Sale: July 10, 2012
Price: $17.50
In the tradition of Michael Herr’s Dispatches and works by such masters of the memoir as Mary Karr and Tobias Wolff, a powerful account of war and homecoming.
Brian Castner served three tours of duty in the Middle East, two of them as the commander of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit in... Read more >
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The Australian Army in World War I
Written by Robert Fleming
Format: Trade Paperback, 48 pages
On Sale: June 19, 2012
Price: $17.95
The Australian contribution to the Allied war effort during World War I is worthy of celebration. Some 400,000 Australians volunteered for active duty, an astonishing 13 per cent of the entire (white) male population, a number so great that the Australian government was never forced to rely on conscription. Casualties were... Read more >
Written by Robert Fleming
Format: Trade Paperback, 48 pages
On Sale: June 19, 2012
Price: $17.95
The Australian contribution to the Allied war effort during World War I is worthy of celebration. Some 400,000 Australians volunteered for active duty, an astonishing 13 per cent of the entire (white) male population, a number so great that the Australian government was never forced to rely on conscription. Casualties were... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
The Daring Dozen: 12 Special Forces Legends of World War II
Written by Gavin Mortimer
Format: eBook, 304 pages
On Sale: June 19, 2012
Price: $12.99
In this new book, Gavin Mortimer reveals the 12 legendary Special Forces commanders of World War II. Prior to the war, the concept of ‘special forces’ simply didn’t exist, but thanks to visionary leaders like David Stirling and Charles Hunter, our very concept of how wars can be fought and won... Read more >
Written by Gavin Mortimer
Format: eBook, 304 pages
On Sale: June 19, 2012
Price: $12.99
In this new book, Gavin Mortimer reveals the 12 legendary Special Forces commanders of World War II. Prior to the war, the concept of ‘special forces’ simply didn’t exist, but thanks to visionary leaders like David Stirling and Charles Hunter, our very concept of how wars can be fought and won... Read more >
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The Daring Dozen: Special Forces Legends of World War II
Written by Gavin Mortimer
Format: Hardcover, 304 pages
On Sale: June 19, 2012
Price: $24.95
In this new book by journalist Gavin Mortimer, The Daring Dozen reveals the 12 legendary special forces commanders of World War II. Prior to World War II the concept of 'special forces' simply didn't exist. But thanks to visionary leaders like David Stirling and Charles Hunter, our very concept of how... Read more >
Written by Gavin Mortimer
Format: Hardcover, 304 pages
On Sale: June 19, 2012
Price: $24.95
In this new book by journalist Gavin Mortimer, The Daring Dozen reveals the 12 legendary special forces commanders of World War II. Prior to World War II the concept of 'special forces' simply didn't exist. But thanks to visionary leaders like David Stirling and Charles Hunter, our very concept of how... Read more >
Green Beret in Vietnam
1957-73
Written by Gordon Rottman
Illustrated by Kevin Lyles
Format: eBook, 64 pages
On Sale: June 19, 2012
Price: $14.95
Vietnam was the US Special Forces' most complex and controversial mission, one that began in 1957 and ended in 1973. Camp strike forces, mobile strike forces, mobile guerrilla forces, special reconnaissance projects, training missions and headquarters duty provided vastly differing experiences and circumstances for SF soldiers. Other fluctuating factors were the... Read more >
1957-73
Written by Gordon Rottman
Illustrated by Kevin Lyles
Format: eBook, 64 pages
On Sale: June 19, 2012
Price: $14.95
Vietnam was the US Special Forces' most complex and controversial mission, one that began in 1957 and ended in 1973. Camp strike forces, mobile strike forces, mobile guerrilla forces, special reconnaissance projects, training missions and headquarters duty provided vastly differing experiences and circumstances for SF soldiers. Other fluctuating factors were the... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
