War Heroes

Author : Michael Ashcroft
Publisher : Biteback Publishing
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781785907159

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Falklands War Heroes by Michael Ashcroft Pdf

The Falklands War, which may prove to be the last 'colonial' war that Britain ever fights, took place in 1982. Fought 8,000 miles from home soil, it cost the lives of 255 British military personnel, with many more wounded, some seriously. The war also witnessed many acts of outstanding courage by the UK Armed Forces after a strong Task Force was sent to regain the islands from the Argentine invaders. Soldiers, sailors and airmen risked, and in some cases gave, their lives for the freedom of 1,820 islanders. Lord Ashcroft, who has been fascinated by bravery since he was a young boy, has amassed several medal collections over the past four decades, including the world's largest collection of Victoria Crosses, Britain and the Commonwealth's most prestigious gallantry award. Falklands War Heroes tells the stories behind his collection of valour and service medals awarded for the Falklands War. The collection, almost certainly the largest of its kind in the world, spans all the major events of the war. This book, which contains nearly forty individual write-ups, has been written to mark the fortieth anniversary of the war. It is Lord Ashcroft's attempt to champion the outstanding bravery of our Armed Forces during an undeclared war that was fought and won over ten weeks in the most challenging conditions.

Author : Kent DeLong
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1993-07-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015032569306

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War Heroes by Kent DeLong Pdf

Fifteen recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor recount the deeds that brought them the prestigious award.

Author : Sigmund Brouwer
Publisher : Tundra Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781101918470

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Innocent Heroes by Sigmund Brouwer Pdf

A unique celebration of the important role animals play in war, and an insightful look at the taking of Vimy Ridge from the perspective of 3 men in a Canadian platoon. Never before have the stories of animal war heroes been collected in such a special way. This book consists of eight connected fictional stories about a Canadian platoon in WW1. The Storming Normans have help from some very memorable animals: we meet a dog who warns soldiers in the trench of a gas attack, a donkey whose stubbornness saves the day, a cat who saves soldiers from rat bites, and many more. Each story is followed by nonfiction sections that tell the true story of these animals from around the world and of the Canadian soldiers who took Vimy Ridge. Through the friendship that grows between three of these soldiers in particular, we get a close-up look at life in the trenches, the taking of Vimy Ridge, the bonds between soldiers and their animals and what it meant to be Canadian in WW1.

Author : Allan Zullo
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780545312127

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10 True Tales: World War II Heroes by Allan Zullo Pdf

Ten true stories of real-life heroes from World War II! Pfc. Jack Lucas -- just a teenager -- is on patrol on Iwo Jima when two grenades land at his feet. Can he save his comrades' lives? Lt. Col. James Rudder and his Rangers are climbing a 100-foot-high cliff on a secret D-Day mission. Can they survive the Nazis' devastating firepower? Sgt. Forrest Vosler is blinded and wounded from an attack by German fighter planes on his crippled bomber. Can he make it home?The world was saved by these and many more real-life heroes. You will never forget their incredible true stories.

Author : Allan Zullo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1484477871

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World War I Heroes by Allan Zullo Pdf

The soldiers of the 8th Illinois--all African Americans--face bitter racism and segregation. Can they overcome bigotry to fight with valor and distinction? These and other brave heroes risked their lives serving their country in World War I. You will

Author : Jody Mitic
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781501168079

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Everyday Heroes by Jody Mitic Pdf

A collection of stories from men and women in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Author : Andrew Bickford
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781478010302

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Chemical Heroes by Andrew Bickford Pdf

In Chemical Heroes Andrew Bickford analyzes the US military's attempts to design performance enhancement technologies and create pharmacological "supersoldiers" capable of withstanding extreme trauma. Bickford traces the deep history of efforts to biologically fortify and extend the health and lethal power of soldiers from the Cold War era into the twenty-first century, from early adoptions of mandatory immunizations to bio-protective gear, to the development and spread of new performance enhancing drugs during the global War on Terrorism. In his examination of government efforts to alter soldiers' bodies through new technologies, Bickford invites us to contemplate what constitutes heroism when armor becomes built in, wired in, and even edited into the molecular being of an American soldier. Lurking in the background and dark recesses of all US military enhancement research, Bickford demonstrates, is the desire to preserve US military and imperial power.

Author : Maria Bucur,Maria Bucur-Deckard
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780253221346

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Heroes and Victims by Maria Bucur,Maria Bucur-Deckard Pdf

The cultural politics of commemorating war.

Author : Tom Douglas
Publisher : James Lorimer & Company
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781552778036

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D-Day by Tom Douglas Pdf

On June 6, 1944, a daring and ambitious invasion of Europe changed the course of World War II, eventually leading to the surrender of Nazi Germany. During the night, through storms and high seas, the Allied forces swept towards the beaches of Normandy in France. This is the story of the bravery, the heroism, and the sheer dumb luck of the more than 14,000 Canadians who played a crucial role in that incredible event.

Author : Dione Longley,Buck Zaidel
Publisher : Wesleyan University Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780819571168

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Heroes for All Time by Dione Longley,Buck Zaidel Pdf

Compelling first-hand accounts of the war, lavishly illustrated with rare period photos Winner of the Bruce Fraser Award (2016) Voices of Civil War soldiers rise from the pages of Heroes for All Time. This book presents the war straight from the minds and pens of its participants; rich passages from soldiers' letters and diaries complement hundreds of outstanding period photographs, most previously unpublished. The soldiers' moving experiences, thoughts, and images animate each chapter. Written accounts by nurses and doctors, soldiers' families, and volunteers on the home front add intriguing details to our picture of the struggle, which claimed roughly 6,000 Connecticut lives. Rare war artifacts—a bone ring carved on the battlefield or a wad of tobacco acquired from a rebel picket—connect the reader to the men and boys who once owned them. From camp life to battle, from Virginia to Louisiana, from the opening shot at Bull Run to the cheering at Appomattox, Heroes for All Time tells the story of the war through vivid, personal portrayals.

Author : Dora L. Costa,Matthew E. Kahn
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781400829750

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Heroes and Cowards by Dora L. Costa,Matthew E. Kahn Pdf

When are people willing to sacrifice for the common good? What are the benefits of friendship? How do communities deal with betrayal? And what are the costs and benefits of being in a diverse community? Using the life histories of more than forty thousand Civil War soldiers, Dora Costa and Matthew Kahn answer these questions and uncover the vivid stories, social influences, and crucial networks that influenced soldiers' lives both during and after the war. Drawing information from government documents, soldiers' journals, and one of the most extensive research projects about Union Army soldiers ever undertaken, Heroes and Cowards demonstrates the role that social capital plays in people's decisions. The makeup of various companies--whether soldiers were of the same ethnicity, age, and occupation--influenced whether soldiers remained loyal or whether they deserted. Costa and Kahn discuss how the soldiers benefited from friendships, what social factors allowed some to survive the POW camps while others died, and how punishments meted out for breaking codes of conduct affected men after the war. The book also examines the experience of African-American soldiers and makes important observations about how their comrades shaped their lives. Heroes and Cowards highlights the inherent tensions between the costs and benefits of community diversity, shedding light on how groups and societies behave and providing valuable lessons for the present day.

Author : Erik Prince
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780698154001

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Civilian Warriors by Erik Prince Pdf

No company in our time has been as mysterious or as controversial as Blackwater. Founded by former Navy SEAL Erik Prince in 1997, it recruited special forces veterans and others with the skills and courage to take on the riskiest security jobs in the world. As its reputation grew, government demand for its services escalated, and Blackwater's men eventually completed nearly one hundred thousand missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Both the Bush and Obama administrations found the company indispensible. It sounds like a classic startup success story, except for one problem: Blackwater has been demonized around the world. From uninformed news coverage to grossly distorted fictional portrayals, Blackwater employees have been smeared as mercenaries, profiteers, jackbooted thugs, and worse. Because of the secrecy requirements of Blackwater's contracts with the Pentagon, the State Department, and the CIA, Prince was unable to speak out when his company's opponents spread false information. But now he's able to tell the full and often shocking story of Blackwater's rise and fall. In Civilian Warriors, Prince pulls no punches and spares no details. He explains his original goal of building an elite center for military and law enforcement training. He recounts how the company shifted gears after 9/11. He honors our troops while challenging the Pentagon's top leadership. And he reveals why highly efficient private military contractors have been essential to running our armed forces, since long before Blackwater came along. Above all, Prince debunks myths about Blackwater that spread while he was forced to remain silent-myths that tarnished the memory of men who gave their lives for their country but never got the recognition they deserved. He reveals new information about some of the biggest controversies of the War on Terror, including: • The true story of the Nisour Square massacre in Baghdad. • The actual details of Blackwater's so-called impunity in Iraq. • The events leading up to the televised deaths of Blackwater contractors in Fallujah. Prince doesn't pretend to be perfect, and he doesn't hide the sometimes painful details of his private life. But he has done a great public service by setting the record straight. His book reads like a thriller but is too improbable to be fiction.

Author : Susan Brocker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Readers
ISBN : 0790123444

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War Heroes by Susan Brocker Pdf

Author : James B. Martin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216043157

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African American War Heroes by James B. Martin Pdf

Detailed profiles bring stories of African American heroism in the U.S. armed forces to life, from the American Revolution through the conflict in Afghanistan. African American war heroes remain largely unsung, their courage and valor relegated to the less traveled corners of history. This work seeks out those heroes—soldiers, sailors, flyers, and marines—who earned their nation's highest medals in defense of freedom and equality. Some of these men and women died on the battlefield. Others returned to civilian life in a segregated country. What they share across time and circumstance is devotion to duty and to the country they defended, even in the face of personal and racial prejudice. Entries profile decorated African Americans from all of the U.S. conflicts since the Revolutionary War. In addition to providing basic biographical data, each profile offers a detailed account of the individual's heroic actions. The book also offers sidebars on events and topics relevant to African Americans in the U.S. armed forces, such as histories of the 54th Massachusetts and the Tuskegee Airmen.

Author : Joseph Nassise
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062048776

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By the Blood of Heroes by Joseph Nassise Pdf

“Joe Nassise has raised the bar for the whole genre.” —Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of The Dragon Factory Combine the take-no-prisoners heroic grit of Quentin Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds with the irreverent inventiveness of George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead, set it on the blood-and-gore-soaked European battlefields of World War One, and you get By the Blood of Heroes, a wildly imaginative alternate history zombie novel by acclaimed urban fantasy author Joseph Nassise. When the German high command employs a terrible new chemical weapon that reanimates the dead, Allied forces must take on the Kaiser’s zombie army in order to rescue a downed American flying ace in the first book of Nassise’s The Great Undead War saga. By the Blood of Heroes is a deliciously gruesome adventure that horror and alternate history lovers, steampunk aficionados, and fans of such zombie-centric offerings as TV’s The Walking Dead, popular literature’s World War Z, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, and Zombie Haiku, and the Resident Evil video game and film series will eagerly devour.