Soldiers Live

Author : Glen Cook
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429911115

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Soldiers Live by Glen Cook Pdf

Glen Cook's epic fantasy noir Chronicles of the Black Company continues with Soldiers Live. When sorcerers and demigods go to war, those wars are fought by mercenaries, "dog soldiers," grunts in the trenches. And the stories of those soldiers are the stories of Glen Cook's hugely popular "Black Company" novels. If the Joseph Heller of Catch-22 were to tell the story of The Lord of the Rings, it might read like the Black Company books. There is nothing else in fantasy like them. Now, at last, Cook brings the "Glittering Stone" cycle within the Black Company series to an end . . . but an end with many other tales left to tell. As Soldiers Live opens, Croaker is military dictator of all the Taglias, and no Black Company member has died in battle for four years. Croaker figures it can't last. He's right. For, of course, many of the Company's old adversaries are still around. Narayan Singh and his adopted daughter--actually the offspring of Croaker and the Lady--hope to bring about the apocalyptic Year of the Skulls. Other old enemies like Shadowcatcher, Longshadow, and Howler are also ready to do the Company harm. And much of the Company is still recovering from the fifteen years many of them spent in a stasis field. Then a report arrives of an evil spirit, a forvalaka, that has taken over one of their old enemies. It attacks them at a shadowgate--setting off a chain of events that will bring the Company to the edge of apocalypse and, as usual, several steps beyond. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Soldiers
ISBN : UIUC:30112042557683

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Soldiers by Anonim Pdf

Author : Rev. Dr. Carolyn Cummings-Woriax
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9798885275613

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A Catalogue of Saddletree Indian Soldiers Life Portraits by Rev. Dr. Carolyn Cummings-Woriax Pdf

A Catalogue of Saddletree Indian Soldiers Life Portraits By: Rev. Dr. Carolyn Cummings-Woriax In her latest book, Rev. Dr. Carolyn Cummings-Woriax has endeavored to bring to life the stories of the descendants of the early Revolutionary War Patriots of the Saddletree Community (Lumberton, North Carolina), as reflected upon in her first book, Revolutionary War Patriots: Bladen, Robeson, Cumberland, Sampson, and Duplin Counties, NC. This document, A Catalogue of Saddletree Indian Soldiers' Life Portraits, not only brings to life the former patriots' descendants, it continues to reveal the migration routes of the soldiers from the Saddletree Community throughout the United States, and beyond. Despite the racial and social injustices prevalent inside and outside of their communities, these Saddletree soldiers left the comfort of their culture, family and homes for the mission in service to the people of the United States of America, and its allies, during a pivotal time of American history when these soldiers and their families resided on the fringe of socioeconomic standards. During this exploit, the author examines why the commonality failed to continue in practice, or if the descendants knew about the brotherhood of the early soldiers. She found, through her investigative research, that these lifestyle changes in Robeson County, NC, began during the eras of the Reconstruction Period and the Civil War. Rev. Dr. Cummings-Woriax would like to offer thanks and a heartfelt appreciation to Colonel Thomas Wynn for his dedication and contributions in initiating the Memorial Living War at the Saddletree Community Building. This catalogue serves as a humble effort to give thanks to the many who served from the Saddletree and surrounding communities. Through this endeavor the author seeks to continue the legacies of those who went to war and never returned (Killed in Action, Prisoners of War, Missing in Action, Lost at Sea) or returned home with the seen and/or unseen wounds of war and service to the country.

Author : Freddie Valenzuela,Jason Lemons
Publisher : BookPros, LLC
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780979027581

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No Greater Love by Freddie Valenzuela,Jason Lemons Pdf

No Greater Love is essential reading for both American civilians and past, present, and future military personnel. Written by Major General Freddie Valenzuela, who has served all over the world and throughout several wars, this book offers eye-opening discussions of:* Challenges faced by Hispanic soldiers in the U.S. Army.* The life and burial of the very first casualty of the Iraq War.* The relatively unknown lives of the other twenty-one casualties that General Valenzuela buried.* Advice for current and future soldiers in moving up the ranks in their military careers.* Life in a military family, as revealed through firsthand accounts by the general's wife and children.* And many other topics affecting today's soldiers.

Author : Christopher R. Mortenson,Paul J. Springer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1159 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440863592

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Daily Life of U.S. Soldiers [3 volumes] by Christopher R. Mortenson,Paul J. Springer Pdf

This ground-breaking work explores the lives of average soldiers from the American Revolution through the 21st-century conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. What was life really like for U.S. soldiers during America's wars? Were they conscripted or did they volunteer? What did they eat, wear, believe, think, and do for fun? Most important, how did they deal with the rigors of combat and coming home? This comprehensive book will answer all of those questions and much more, with separate chapters on the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, the Indian Wars, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II in Europe, World War II in the Pacific, the Cold War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, the Afghanistan War and War on Terror, and the Iraq War. Each chapter includes such topical sections as Conscription and Volunteers, Training, Religion, Pop Culture, Weaponry, Combat, Special Forces, Prisoners of War, Homefront, and Veteran Issues. This work also examines the role of minorities and women in each conflict as well as delves into the disciplinary problems in the military, including alcoholism, drugs, crimes, and desertion. Selected primary sources, bibliographies, and timelines complement the topical sections of each chapter.

Author : Ron Corbett
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781459703278

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First Soldiers Down by Ron Corbett Pdf

For many in Canada, the April 18, 2002 tragedy with Alpha Company signaled the true beginning of Canada's lengthy combat mission in Afghanistan. This story recounts what happened that evening through archival material and the recollections of troops.

Author : Reginald Bosworth Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : India
ISBN : UCAL:$B53937

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Life of Lord Lawrence by Reginald Bosworth Smith Pdf

Author : Tarak Barkawi
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107169586

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Soldiers of Empire by Tarak Barkawi Pdf

Barkawi re-imagines the study of war with imperial and multinational armies that fought in Asia in the Second World War.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Lands
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1036 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1919
Category : Bounties, Military
ISBN : UOM:39015076681447

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Homes for Soldiers by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Lands Pdf

Author : Maggie Dwyer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780190911331

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Soldiers in Revolt by Maggie Dwyer Pdf

Soldiers in Revolt examines the understudied phenomenon of military mutinies in Africa. Through interviews with former mutineers in Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, and The Gambia, the book provides a unique and intimate perspective on those who take the risky decision to revolt. This view from the lower ranks is key to comprehending the internal struggles that can threaten a military's ability to function effectively. Maggie Dwyer's detailed accounts of specific revolts are complemented by an original dataset of West African mutinies covering more than fifty years, allowing for the identification of trends. Her book shows the complex ways mutineers often formulate and interpret their grievances against a backdrop of domestic and global politics. Just as mutineers have been influenced by the political landscape, so too have they shaped it. Mutinies have challenged political and military leaders, spurred social unrest, led to civilian casualties, threatened peacekeeping efforts and, in extreme cases, resulted in international interventions. Soldiers in Revolt offers a better understanding of West African mutinies and mutinies in general, valuable not only for military studies but for anyone interested in the complex dynamics of African states.

Author : Glen Cook
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2000-03-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781466831148

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Water Sleeps by Glen Cook Pdf

Regrouping in Taglios, the surviving members of the Black Company are determined to free their fellow warriors held in stasis beneath the glittering plain. Journey there under terrible conditions, they arrive just in time for a magical conflagration in which the bones of the world will be revealed, the history of the Company unveiled, and new world gained and lost...all at a terrible price. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : K. Fisher
Publisher : Springer
Page : 886 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137030504

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Transitional Justice for Child Soldiers by K. Fisher Pdf

This book examines and offers suggestions for how post-conflict practices should conceptualize and address harms committed by child soldiers for successful social reconstruction in the aftermath of mass atrocity. It defends the use of accountability and considers the agency of youth participants in violent conflict as responsible moral entities.

Author : Clifford J. Rogers
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007-04-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131653565

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Soldiers' Lives Through History - The Middle Ages by Clifford J. Rogers Pdf

Part of the 'Soldiers' Lives Through History' series, this book vividly brings to life the soldier in the Middle Ages, from Scotland to Portugal, and the Mediterranean to the Baltic. All aspects of soldiers' lifes, including weaponry, clothing, medicine, transport, and more, are examined.

Author : Meish Goldish
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781617728099

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Soldiers' Dogs by Meish Goldish Pdf

In 2011, British soldiers were searching a compound in Afghanistan for explosives. Private Andrew Duff, a dog handler, was on patrol with an English springer spaniel named Jack. The dog was trained to sniff out bombs that the enemy might have hidden in the area. As Private Duff was about to take his next step, Jack suddenly stopped and sat down in front of him. It was the dog’s way of letting his handler know that a bomb was buried just ahead. Thanks to Jack’s keen sense of smell, the weapons were found before they could do any harm. Jack is just one of the thousands of military dogs serving faithfully around the world. Some, like Jack, sniff out explosives. Others guard soldiers, weapons, vehicles, and buildings. All of them show the love and loyalty that make them a soldier’s best friend. With real-life stories and full-color photos of these courageous canines on the job, this book is sure to appeal to dog lovers everywhere.

Author : Gus Waschefort
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-04
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781782254331

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International Law and Child Soldiers by Gus Waschefort Pdf

This book commences with an analysis of the current state of child soldiering internationally. Thereafter the proscriptive content of contemporary norms on the prohibition of the use and recruitment of child soldiers is evaluated, so as to determine whether these norms are capable of better enforcement. An 'issues-based' approach is adopted, in terms of which no specific regime of law, such as international humanitarian law (IHL), is deemed dominant. Instead, universal and regional human rights law, international criminal law and IHL are assessed cumulatively, so as to create a mutually reinforcing web of protection. Ultimately, it is argued that the effective implementation of child soldier prohibitive norms does not require major changes to any entity or functionary engaged in such prevention; rather, it requires the constant reassessment and refinement of all such entities and functionaries, and here, some changes are suggested. International judicial, quasi-judicial and non-judicial entities and functionaries most relevant to child soldier prevention are critically assessed. Ultimately the conclusions reached are assessed in light of a case study on the use and recruitment of child soldiers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.