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Rangers at War

Shelby L. Stanton
Rangers at War Book PDF

Author : Shelby L. Stanton
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307789822

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"Shelby Stanton has emerged as the leading military historian on the war in Southest Asia." COL. CHARLES B. MacDONALD Author of COMPANY COMMANDER and A TIME FOR TRUMPETS One of the toughest and most challenging jobs in Vietnam was to be a U.S. Army Ranger running Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols. The LRRPs took volunteers only, and training was designed to weed out all but the best. What emerged was an elite outfit of warriors in the finest sense of the word. Now Shelby Stanton, renowned military authority on the war in Southeast Asia, presents the first and only definitive history of the LRRPs and the U.S. Army Rangers in Vietnam. They're all here: the Screaming Eagle Patrollers, Cochise Raiders, Charlie Rangers, Cobra Lightning Patrollers, and more.

Rangers in World War II

Robert W. Black
Rangers in World War II Book PDF

Author : Robert W. Black
Publisher : Presidio Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307776150

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From the deadly shores of North Africa to the invasion of Sicily to the fierce jungle hell of the Pacific, the contribution of the World War II Ranger Battalions far outweighed their numbers. They were ordinary men on an extraordinary mission, experiencing the full measure of the fear, exhaustion, and heroism of combat in nearly every major invasion of the war. Whether spearheading a landing force or scouting deep behind enemy lines, these highly motivated, highly trained volunteers led the way for other soldiers -- they were Rangers. With first-person interviews, in-depth research, and a complete appendix naming every Ranger known to have served, author Robert Black, a Ranger himself, has made the battles of WWII come to life through the struggles of the men who fought to win the greatest war the world has ever seen.

Rangers at War

Shelby L. Stanton
Rangers at War Book PDF

Author : Shelby L. Stanton
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Vietnam War, 1961-1975
ISBN : 0804108757

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"LRRPs in Vietnam"--Cover subtitle.

The New Brunswick Rangers in the Second World War

Matthew Douglass
The New Brunswick Rangers in the Second World War Book PDF

Author : Matthew Douglass
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1773100084

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The New Brunswick Rangers in the Second World War by Matthew Douglass Pdf

"Originating as a 19th century militia, the New Brunswick Rangers were placed on active service for the first time during the Second World War, serving first in the Maritimes and Newfoundland. In 1943, the Rangers were sent to Britain, where they were converted to a heavy weapons support unit, armed with machine guns and mortars in preparation for the invasion of Normandy. In this illuminating account, Matthew Douglass uncovers their participation in the war: their arrival in Normandy and their contributions to the battles in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. Present at many of the critical moments of the campaign, the Rangers participated in the Battle of the Falaise Gap, which cleared the way for the advance on Paris and the German border; the Battle of the Scheldt, which secured the vital supply lines of the port of Antwerp; and the Battle of the Reichswald, when German resistance on the west bank of the Rhine was finally broken. Drawing on archival photographs and original source documents, Douglass's account of the Rangers' wartime experiences is a crucial piece in understanding the role of heavy weapons support units on the Western Front. The New Brunswick Rangers in the Second World War is volume 27 of the New Brunswick Military Heritage Series. Matthew Douglass holds degrees in history from the University of New Brunswick where he carried out fieldwork in France and Belgium. His publications, including articles in Canadian Military History, feature studies of the Royal Canadian Regiment's role in garrisoning Bermuda in the First World War and the Canadian campaigns in Sicily and the Netherlands in the Second World War. "--

Phantom Warriors

Gary Linderer
Phantom Warriors Book PDF

Author : Gary Linderer
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307489494

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Here are some of the most courageous missions executed by six-man teams on their own deep behind enemy lines. Ranging from the Central Highlands to the Mekong Delta to excursions— authorized and unauthorized—into Cambodia, these gripping accounts begin when the call first went out for covert U.S. long-range reconnaissance patrols in late 1965, continue through the battles of Tet, and go all the way up to the final, tortured pullout. These are LRRP, LRP, and Ranger units at their finest, under the most desperate circumstances: one team surrounded by the enemy with no choice but to break out of the trap—or die, another caught in an ambush of horrific proportions. When recon missions suddenly became contact missions, when grenades started flying and AK-47s were smoking, each man’s life was instantly on the line—and only his skills and the grit of his teammates could prevent certain death. These highly trained warriors were among the best America had to offer, and they gave their best, no matter how high the price. . . .

Charlie Rangers

Don Ericson,John L. Rotundo
Charlie Rangers Book PDF

Author : Don Ericson,John L. Rotundo
Publisher : Presidio Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307760401

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Charlie Rangers by Don Ericson,John L. Rotundo Pdf

They were the biggest Ranger company in Vietnam, and the best. For eighteen months, John L. Rotundo and Don Ericson braved the test of war at its most bloody and most raw, specializing in ambushing the enemy and fighting jungle guerillas using their own tactics. From the undiluted high of a "contact" with the enemy to the anguished mourning of a fallen comrade, they experienced nearly every emotion known to man--most of all, the power and the pride of being the finest on America's front lines.

Inside the LRRPs

Col. Michael Lee Lanning
Inside the LRRPs Book PDF

Author : Col. Michael Lee Lanning
Publisher : Presidio Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307801463

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Inside the LRRPs by Col. Michael Lee Lanning Pdf

Vietnam was a different kind of war, calling for a different kind of soldier. The LRRPs--Long Range Reconnaissance Patrols--were that new breed of fighting man. They operated in six-man teams deep within enemy territory, and were the eyes and ears of the units they served. This is their story--of perseverence under extreme hardship and uncommon bravery--and how they carried out the war's most hazardous missions.

Rangers at War

Shelby L. Stanton
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Author : Shelby L. Stanton
Publisher : Crown
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : History
ISBN : 0517585901

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Recounts the history of the U.S. Army Rangers, long range combat reconaissance patrol teams, describing the makeup of the teams, their objectives, and their experiences during the War

US Army Rangers 1989–2015

Leigh Neville
US Army Rangers 1989 2015 Book PDF

Author : Leigh Neville
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472815422

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US Army Rangers 1989–2015 by Leigh Neville Pdf

Written by an expert on modern Special Forces units and the operations they undertake, this book explains the evolution of the Rangers' missions in Panama, the first Gulf War, Somalia and the post 9/11 invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan. It reveals the training and organizational changes that the unit has undergone and investigates in particular how their doctrine and tactics have changed during the 14-year war in Afghanistan. At the beginning of the war the Rangers were an elite light infantry unit of picked men tasked with short duration recon raids and securing ground behind enemy lines in support of Special Forces; they have since evolved into a special-mission unit themselves – on the cusp of being assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command.

Commandos and Rangers of World War II

James D. Ladd
Commandos and Rangers of World War II Book PDF

Author : James D. Ladd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : PSU:000001780208

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Commandos and Rangers of World War II by James D. Ladd Pdf

An insight into the methods and equipment of the Commando and Ranger units, including the special tactics and techniques which they developed to spearhead the Allied invasions. It includes personal and eye-witness accounts, which aid understanding of the campaigns and their aims and achievements.

Rangers

Michael Julius King
Rangers Book PDF

Author : Michael Julius King
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UIUC:30112065514017

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This Leavenworth Paper is a critical reconstruction of World War II Ranger operations conducted at or near Djebel el Ank, Tunisia; Porto Empedocle, Sicily; Cisterna, Italy; Zerf, Germany; and Cabanatuan in the Philippines. It is not intended to be a comprehensive account of World War II Ranger operations, for such a study would have to include numerous minor actions that are too poorly documented to be studied to advantage. It is, however, representative for it examines several types of operations conducted against the troops of three enemy nations in a variety of physical and tactical environments. As such, it draws a wide range of lessons useful to combat leaders who may have to conduct such operations or be on guard against them in the future. Many factors determined the outcomes of the operations featured in this Leavenworth Paper, and of these there are four that are important enough to merit special emphasis. These are surprise, the quality of opposing forces, the success of friendly forces with which the Rangers were cooperating, and popular support.

US Army's First, Last, and Only All-Black Rangers

Edward L. Posey
US Army s First Last and Only All Black Rangers Book PDF

Author : Edward L. Posey
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781611210361

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US Army's First, Last, and Only All-Black Rangers by Edward L. Posey Pdf

Finalist, Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Book Award: An account of this elite unit serving in the last days of a segregated military: “Riveting.” —The Journal of African American History The 2nd Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne) was the first and only all-black Ranger unit in the history of the United States Army. The company’s life span covered ten months, from selection and training through a seven-month combat deployment in Korea, after which the unit was deactivated. The 2nd and 4th Rangers were among the units initially assigned to the Eighth Army and were considered to be “combat ready.” The 2nd Ranger Company battled North Korean and Communist Chinese forces near Tangyang, Majori-ri, and Chechon; conducted the first airborne assault in Ranger history near the town of Munsan-ni; and executed the heroic attack and defense of Hill 581. In their short time together, these men demonstrated courage, served with honor, and achieved a magnificent combat record. This is the first complete history of this elite all-volunteer unit whose members were drawn from the 3rd Battalion of the 505th Airborne Infantry Regiment and the 80th Airborne Anti-Aircraft Battalion. As a member of the unit, Edward L. Posey bases his account on firsthand experience, official records, interviews with survivors, and other material to produce a rich and worthy addition to the growing literature on the Korean War. Posey’s study explains the obstacles these patriotic men faced, their sacrifices, and their courageous actions on the far side of the world. “Outstanding . . . a shining example of what Americans are capable of accomplishing.” —John Conyers, Jr.

U.S. Army Rangers & Special Forces of World War II

Robert Todd Ross
U S Army Rangers Special Forces of World War II Book PDF

Author : Robert Todd Ross
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : WISC:89084878669

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U.S. Army Rangers & Special Forces of World War II tells the story of the U.S. Army's elite Rangers and special forces largely through pictures. Never before has such an expansive view of World War II been offered in one volume. Furthermore, an extensive search of public and private archives unearthed an astonishing number of rare and never before seen images, some in color. Most notable are the nearly twenty exemplary photographs of Lieutenant Colonel William O. Darby's Ranger Force in Italy, taken by Robert Capa, who is considered by many to be the greatest combat photographer of all time. Complementing the period photographs are numerous color plates detailing the rare and often unique items of insignia, weaponry, and equipment that marked the soldiers whose heavy task it was to lead the way.

Rangers at Dieppe

Jim Defelice
Rangers at Dieppe Book PDF

Author : Jim Defelice
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780425225691

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Rangers at Dieppe by Jim Defelice Pdf

From the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling American Sniper comes a remarkable true story of heroism and sacrifice in World War II. In the darkest days of 1942, an Allied force set out to capture the Nazi-occupied French port of Dieppe. More than two years had passed since the British had been humiliated at Dunkirk, and nearly nine months since the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The Germans held the continent in a death grip. Now, some six thousand British and Canadian troops were attempting to gain a foothold on Hitler's domain. Joining the crusaders were fifty hand-selected, specially-trained soldiers from a new commando unit. These were to be the first Americans to fight in Europe, and they would become known as the U.S. Army Rangers. The mission was doomed, but the bravery the Rangers displayed proved that Americans were every bit as tough as their allies and enemies. Drawn from firsthand accounts and historical documents, this is an unforgettable story of the forging of an American legacy that still endures today. “[A] carefully researched and brilliantly executed narrative of the modern Rangers’ baptism in blood.”—America in WWII

The Ranger Force

Robert W. Black
The Ranger Force Book PDF

Author : Robert W. Black
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780811743839

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The Ranger Force by Robert W. Black Pdf

One of the most famous units of World War II and all of military history. First Americans to see active combat in the European theater. Expands on events described in Rick Atkinson's An Army at Dawn and The Day of Battle.