Bloody Heroes

Author : Damien Lewis
Publisher : Random House
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781448165650

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Bloody Heroes by Damien Lewis Pdf

"A must read for all Damien Lewis fans" Compass --------------------------------------------------------- The most explosive true war story of the 21st Century It is the winter of 2001. A terror ship is bound for Britain carrying a horrifying weapon. The British military sends a crack unit of SAS and SBS to assault the vessel before she reaches London. So begins a true story of explosive action as this band of elite warriors pursues the merchants of death from the high seas to the harsh wildlands of Afghanistan. The hunt culminates in the single greatest battle of the Afghan war, the brutal and bloody siege of an ancient mud-walled fortress crammed full of hundreds of Al-Qaeda and Taliban. Fighting against impossible odds and bitter betrayal, our handful of crack fighters battle to rescue their fellow soldiers trapped by a murderous, fanatical enemy. --------------------------------------------------------- "The most dramatic story of a secret wartime mission you will ever read" News of the World "The author has been given unprecedented access" Zoo "Gripping" Eye Spy

Author : Peter Brune
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781459616141

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Those Ragged Bloody Heroes by Peter Brune Pdf

The definitive account of the Australians on the Kokoda Trail - a story told through the eyes of the Australians who fought there, many of whom have now passed away....

Author : Peter Brune
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781743436011

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Those Ragged Bloody Heroes by Peter Brune Pdf

The Kokoda Trail is part of Australian military folklore. During July to September 1942 the Japanese set about the capture of Port Moresby by an overland crossing of the Owen Stanley Range, and a landing in Milne Bay. To oppose a force of 10,000 crack Japanese troops on the Kokoda Trail, the Allies committed one under-trained and poorly-equipped unit - the 39th Battalion, later reinforced by Veterans of the 21st Brigade, 7th Division AIF. These were then men of Maroubra Force. The Australians put up a desperate fight. They withdrew village by village, forcing the Japanese to fight for every inch of ground. Finally at Ioribaiwa, the Japanese turned away, beaten and exhausted. The Australian soldiers' reward for their remarkable achievement was denigration by the High Command - General Blamey called them 'running rabbits'. Then in December 1942 when the fighting at the beachheads had produced little success, the former members of Maroubra Force captured Gona after heavy fighting - but at tragic cost. Those Ragged Bloody Heroes is the story of those battles told as never before, through the eyes of the Australian soldiers who fought there. It is a story that raises serious questions about the planning and command of the Kokoda and Gona campaigns. Those Ragged Bloody Heroes is a stirring history of triumph, tragedy and controversy set in the mud and steaming jungle of the Kokoda Trail and the fireswept beaches at Gona.

Author : Sarah Cawkwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Fantasy fiction
ISBN : 1849701857

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Valkia the Bloody by Sarah Cawkwell Pdf

"Warrior-maiden and consort of the blood god Khorne, the name Valkia the Bloody is feared among all the tribes of the north -- friend and foe alike. From her earliest days as a shield bearer for her father King Merroc, she has known nothing but unending warfare and the brutal politics of the tribal leaders, and soon reaches out to seize power for herself. Though her feral beauty might attract unlikely suitors and her enemies may plot against her in secret, Valkia holds the patronage of the Ruinous Powers, and Khorne will not allow his chosen queen to fall."--Publisher.

Author : PETER. BRUNE
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1458744906

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THOSE RAGGED BLOODY HEROES. by PETER. BRUNE Pdf

Author : Karl James
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107189713

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Kokoda by Karl James Pdf

Kokoda: Beyond the Legend provides readers with a complete understanding of this major turning point in the Second World War.

Author : Joe Abercrombie
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780575100725

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The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie Pdf

This enhanced eBook contains: # An introduction from Joe Abercrombie # The full text of THE HEROES # THE HEROES Audio edition # A critical afterword from the editor Plus: # THE FOOL JOBS short story, featuring characters from THE HEROES # A 20,000 word 'planning' document which contains all of Joe's behind-the-scenes notes, plans and timeline for THE HEROES # A before-and-after chapter showing the first draft, the last draft, and many stages in between if one of the most critical chapters of the book # A full behind-the-scenes interview with Joe Abercrombie covering the writing process, the importance of maps, the genesis of and influences on the novel, the six main characters and their story arcs, and the cover . . . amongst other things! # 'Blog archive' - all of Joe's blog posts from the period when he was writing THE HEROES. This is half-diary, half book progress updates, and includes illustrations, links to interviews, events, award ceremonies and reviews of games and books from Joe as well as incidents from his life # Cover file: view the several elements of the cover in all their final and rough stages, plus the different stages the cover itself went though during the design process. Comes with commentary from Joe Abercrombie, Dave Senior, Didier Graffet and Laura Brett - teh design team that won a publically-voted design award for the cover of BEST SERVED COLD # A full author biography, and an author photo gallery

Author : Sarah A. Palmer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1871
Category : Hospitals
ISBN : UIUC:30112047589061

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The Story of Aunt Becky's Army-life by Sarah A. Palmer Pdf

Author : Damien Lewis
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781504055536

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Bloody Heroes by Damien Lewis Pdf

British and American special forces battle terrorists in this “gripping” account spanning a thwarted attack on London to the Battle of Qala-i-Janghi (Duncan Falconer, author of First Into Action). Two months after 9/11, the British military was braced to foil any terrorist attacks against the UK. When British intelligence uncovered such a plot—a cargo ship bound for the English Channel carrying a suspect deadly chemical weapon—they amassed an elite team of SBS (Special Boat Services) and SAS (Special Air Service) soldiers to assault the vessel before she could reach London. It was a mission that would eventually take a crack band of British and American warriors into the greatest battle of the Afghan Civil War—the massive bloody uprising by hundreds of Al Qaeda and Taliban prisoners within the walls of the ancient fortress of Qala-i-Janghi, and the ensuing eight-day siege. When the fighting ended, over five hundred of the enemy lay dead, more terrorists killed than in any other single battle in Afghanistan. As always, “Damien Lewis takes his readers into the heart of clandestine battles as no one else seems able” (Frederick Forsyth, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Day of the Jackal).

Author : Kazlitt Arvine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 906 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Anecdotes
ISBN : UIUC:30112064594721

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Cyclopedia of Moral & Religious Anecdotes by Kazlitt Arvine Pdf

Author : James Donovan
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780316202541

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The Blood of Heroes by James Donovan Pdf

On February 23, 1836, a large Mexican army led by dictator Santa Anna reached San Antonio and laid siege to about 175 Texas rebels holed up in the Alamo. The Texans refused to surrender for nearly two weeks until almost 2,000 Mexican troops unleashed a final assault. The defenders fought valiantly-for their lives and for a free and independent Texas-but in the end, they were all slaughtered. Their ultimate sacrifice inspired the rallying cry "Remember the Alamo!" and eventual triumph. Exhaustively researched, and drawing upon fresh primary sources in U.S. and Mexican archives, The Blood of Heros is the definitive account of this epic battle. Populated by larger-than-life characters -- including Davy Crockett, James Bowie, William Barret Travis -- this is a stirring story of audacity, valor, and redemption.

Author : Nicholas Eames
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316362528

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Bloody Rose by Nicholas Eames Pdf

A band of fabled mercenaries tour a wild fantasy landscape, battling monsters in arenas in front of thousands of adoring fans. But, a secret and dangerous gig ushers them to the frozen north, and the band is never one to waste a shot at glory. Live fast, die young. Tam Hashford is tired of working at her local pub, slinging drinks for world-famous mercenaries and listening to the bards sing of adventure and glory in the world beyond her sleepy hometown. When the biggest mercenary band of all, led by the infamous Bloody Rose, rolls into town, Tam jumps at the chance to sign on as their bard. It's adventure she wants -- and adventure she gets as the crew embark on a quest that will end in one of two ways: glory or death. It's time to take a walk on the wyld side. "Humorous twists and pulse-ratcheting action abound in Bloody Rose, but its Eames' knack for heart-wrenching poignancy that makes his warm, wonderful fantasy so harmonious." -- NPR For more from Nicholas Eames, check out: Kings of the Wyld

Author : Kazlitt Arvine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 926 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1877
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600074272

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Cyclopædia of moral and religious anecdotes. Ed. by J. Flesher by Kazlitt Arvine Pdf

Author : Gary Bridson-Daley
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780750986571

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The Last Heroes by Gary Bridson-Daley Pdf

The Second World War is famed for being the conflict that changed the face of warfare, and it is the last that changed the face of the world. In addition to remembering those who passed away in those dark days of war, a sincere debt of gratitude is owed to all those now in their twilight years who gave all that they had for King and Country. In this new and revised third edition, with additional material to celebrate the lives of D-Day and Arnhem veterans, Gary Bridson-Daley presents 46 of over 150 interviews he conducted with veterans over recent years, adding to the history books the words and the original poetry of those who fought and supported the war effort to ensure freedom, peace and prosperity for generations to come. From each corner of the British Isles and every armed service, from Dam Buster George 'Johnny' Johnson through to riveter Susan Jones: heroes, all.

Author : Neil McDonald,Peter Brune
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1741146313

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200 Shots by Neil McDonald,Peter Brune Pdf

Photographic coverage of the Australian campaign in New Guinea in WW2 together with a brief but comprehensive textual account and detailed captions.;