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We Few

US Special Forces in Vietnam

par Nick Brokhausen ...

Lu par George Spelvin ...

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14 heure 7 min

A Green Beret's gripping memoir of American Special Forces in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam WarIn 1970, on his second tour to Vietnam, Nick Brokhausen served in Recon Team Habu, CCN. Officially, it was known as the Studies and Observations group. In fact, this Special Forces squad, which Brokhausen calls "an unwashed, profane, ribald, joyously alive fraternity," undertook some of the most ... En savoir plus

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A Green Beret's gripping memoir of American Special Forces in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam WarIn 1970, on his second tour to Vietnam, Nick Brokhausen served in Recon Team Habu, CCN. Officially, it was known as the Studies and Observations group. In fact, this Special Forces squad, which Brokhausen calls "an unwashed, profane, ribald, joyously alive fraternity," undertook some of the most
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No Easy Day

The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden

par Mark Owen, Kevin Maurer ...

Lu par Holter Graham ...

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6 heure 50 min

The #1 New York Times bestselling first-person account of the planning and execution of the Bin Laden raid from a Navy SEAL who confronted the terrorist mastermind and witnessed his final moments.From the streets of Iraq to the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips in the Indian Ocean, and from the mountaintops of Afghanistan to the third floor of Osama Bin Laden’s compound, operator Mark Owen of the ... En savoir plus

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The #1 New York Times bestselling first-person account of the planning and execution of the Bin Laden raid from a Navy SEAL who confronted the terrorist mastermind and witnessed his final moments.From the streets of Iraq to the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips in the Indian Ocean, and from the mountaintops of Afghanistan to the third floor of Osama Bin Laden’s compound, operator Mark Owen of the
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The Mission, the Men, and Me

Lessons from a Former Delta Force Commander

par Pete Blaber ...

Lu par Joe Barrett ...

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9 heure 56 min

As a commander of Delta Force—the most elite counterterrorist organization in the world—Pete Blaber took part in some of the most dangerous, controversial, and significant military and political events of our time. Now he takes his intimate knowledge of warfare—and the heart, mind, and spirit it takes to win—and moves his focus from the combat zone to civilian life.As the smoke clears from ... En savoir plus

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As a commander of Delta Force—the most elite counterterrorist organization in the world—Pete Blaber took part in some of the most dangerous, controversial, and significant military and political events of our time. Now he takes his intimate knowledge of warfare—and the heart, mind, and spirit it takes to win—and moves his focus from the combat zone to civilian life.As the smoke clears from
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Blood Red Snow

The Memoirs of a German Soldier on the Eastern Front

par Günter K. Koschorrek ...

Lu par Nigel Patterson ...

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9 heure 41 min

Gunter Koschorrek wrote his illicit diary on any scraps of paper he could lay his hands on. As keeping a diary was strictly forbidden, he sewed the pages into the lining of his thick winter coat and deposited them with his mother on infrequent trips home on leave. The diary went missing and it was when he was reunited with his daughter in America some forty years later that it came to light and ... En savoir plus

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Gunter Koschorrek wrote his illicit diary on any scraps of paper he could lay his hands on. As keeping a diary was strictly forbidden, he sewed the pages into the lining of his thick winter coat and deposited them with his mother on infrequent trips home on leave. The diary went missing and it was when he was reunited with his daughter in America some forty years later that it came to light and
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Wartime Brides

A historical saga from Lizzie Lane

par Lizzie Lane ...

Lu par Julia Franklin ...

Collections Livre audio : 1 - Wives and Lovers
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11 heure 15 min

Bristol - 1945The war has ended; the men are returning home to their loved ones, but for some things have changed.Charlotte Hennessey-White's husband, David is no longer the gentle loving man he once was and Charlotte, so independent during the war, is devastated.Edna Burbage's strong fiancée, Colin has suffered appalling physical injuries. He won’t hold her to her promise of marriage, but she ... En savoir plus

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Bristol - 1945The war has ended; the men are returning home to their loved ones, but for some things have changed.Charlotte Hennessey-White's husband, David is no longer the gentle loving man he once was and Charlotte, so independent during the war, is devastated.Edna Burbage's strong fiancée, Colin has suffered appalling physical injuries. He won’t hold her to her promise of marriage, but she
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Easy Company Soldier

The Legendary Battles of a Sergeant from World War II's "Band of Brothers"

par Don Malarkey, Bob Welch ...

Lu par John Bedford Lloyd ...

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8 heure 7 min

Elite paratrooper Sgt. Don Malarkey takes us not only into the World War II battles fought from Normandy to Germany, but into the heart and mind of a soldier who lost his best friend during the nightmarish engagement at Bastogne.Drafted in 1942, Malarkey arrived at Camp Toccoa in Georgia and was one of the one in six soldiers who earned their Eagle wings. He went to England in 1943 to provide ... En savoir plus

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Elite paratrooper Sgt. Don Malarkey takes us not only into the World War II battles fought from Normandy to Germany, but into the heart and mind of a soldier who lost his best friend during the nightmarish engagement at Bastogne.Drafted in 1942, Malarkey arrived at Camp Toccoa in Georgia and was one of the one in six soldiers who earned their Eagle wings. He went to England in 1943 to provide
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Bloody Aachen

The First German City Ever Besieged by the U.S. Army

par Charles Whiting ...

Lu par Todd McLaren ...

Collections series Siegfried Line Campaign
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5 heure 36 min

A fascinating account of the first German city ever besieged by the U.S. Army and the monumental battle that took place amongst its ruined walls.Aachen saw some of the fiercest fighting of the Second World War. Through the determined defense of their city the citizens of Aachen held off the oncoming American forces for six weeks, giving the Nazis time to mobilize their troops for what would become ... En savoir plus

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A fascinating account of the first German city ever besieged by the U.S. Army and the monumental battle that took place amongst its ruined walls.Aachen saw some of the fiercest fighting of the Second World War. Through the determined defense of their city the citizens of Aachen held off the oncoming American forces for six weeks, giving the Nazis time to mobilize their troops for what would become
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Kitne Ghazi Aaye, Kitne Ghazi Gaye: My Life Story

My Life Story

par K.J.S Dhillon ...

Lu par Dev J. Haldar ...

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10 heure 38 min

Lieutenant General K.J.S. ‘Tiny’ Dhillon, an Infantry veteran from the Rajputana Rifles with about four decades of military service, has served multiple tenures in Kashmir.In this book, ‘Tiny’ Dhillon opens a hitherto-closed window, not only to his life but also to Kashmir. He recounts fascinating tales about the toughest challenges he encountered, from age three right up to those from his ... En savoir plus

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Lieutenant General K.J.S. ‘Tiny’ Dhillon, an Infantry veteran from the Rajputana Rifles with about four decades of military service, has served multiple tenures in Kashmir.In this book, ‘Tiny’ Dhillon opens a hitherto-closed window, not only to his life but also to Kashmir. He recounts fascinating tales about the toughest challenges he encountered, from age three right up to those from his
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The Ragged Edge

A US Marine’s Account of Leading the Iraqi Army Fifth Battalion

par Ted Kemp, Michael Zacchea ...

Lu par John Pruden ...

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13 heure 17 min

At a time when the United States debates how deeply to involve itself in Iraq and Syria, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Zacchea, USMC (Ret.), holds a unique vantage point on our still-ongoing war. Deployed to Iraq in March 2004, his team's mission was to build, train, and lead in combat the first Iraqi army battalion trained by the US military. Zacchea tells a deeply personal and powerful story while ... En savoir plus

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At a time when the United States debates how deeply to involve itself in Iraq and Syria, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Zacchea, USMC (Ret.), holds a unique vantage point on our still-ongoing war. Deployed to Iraq in March 2004, his team's mission was to build, train, and lead in combat the first Iraqi army battalion trained by the US military. Zacchea tells a deeply personal and powerful story while
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War in the South Pacific

Out in the Boondocks, U.S. Marines Tell Their Stories

par James D. Horan, Gerold Frank ...

Lu par Tom Perkins ...

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7 heure 12 min

"I was in one of the last landing barges to hit the beach of Gavutu Island. We were halfway in when the Japanese machine guns got their range. Bullets slapped the water and whined as they ricocheted off the barge. Some of us ducked; some of us fell to the floor; and all of us prayed."Here, in heart-stopping human detail, are twenty-one personal accounts told by the men themselves.They are the ... En savoir plus

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"I was in one of the last landing barges to hit the beach of Gavutu Island. We were halfway in when the Japanese machine guns got their range. Bullets slapped the water and whined as they ricocheted off the barge. Some of us ducked; some of us fell to the floor; and all of us prayed."Here, in heart-stopping human detail, are twenty-one personal accounts told by the men themselves.They are the
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Brothers in Arms

Real War. True Friends. Unlikely Heroes.

par Geraint Jones ...

Lu par Geraint Jones ...

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9 heure 21 min

Darkly funny, shockingly honest, Brothers in Arms is an unforgettable account of a soldier's tour of Afghanistan, the brutal reality of war – every scary, exciting moment – and the bonds of friendship that can never be destroyed.‘If you could choose which two limbs got blown off, what would you go for?’ Danny said. ‘Your arms or your legs?’In July 2009, Geraint (Gez) Jones was sitting in Camp ... En savoir plus

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Darkly funny, shockingly honest, Brothers in Arms is an unforgettable account of a soldier's tour of Afghanistan, the brutal reality of war – every scary, exciting moment – and the bonds of friendship that can never be destroyed.‘If you could choose which two limbs got blown off, what would you go for?’ Danny said. ‘Your arms or your legs?’In July 2009, Geraint (Gez) Jones was sitting in Camp
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Remember Us

American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom, and A Forever Promise Forged in World War II

par Robert M. Edsel ...

Lu par Dion Graham, Robert Edsel ...

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14 heure 19 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAmazon Editor’s Pick“An intimate, moving look at the war that extracts deep meaning from the carnage and loss.” – Publishers WeeklyWhat happens when you lose your freedom and the people who eventually get it back for you are no longer alive to thank?Remember Us, by Robert Edsel—#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Monuments Men</... ... En savoir plus

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAmazon Editor’s Pick“An intimate, moving look at the war that extracts deep meaning from the carnage and loss.” – Publishers WeeklyWhat happens when you lose your freedom and the people who eventually get it back for you are no longer alive to thank?Remember Us, by Robert Edsel—#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Monuments Men</...
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Back in Action

An American Soldier’s Story of Courage, Faith, and Fortitude

par Capt. David Rozelle ...

Lu par Patrick Lawlor ...

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6 heure 43 min

They put a price on his head. They did everything they could to disrupt his mission. Finally, when an antitank mine tore off his right foot, the warriors of jihad in Iraq thought they had neutralized one of their most resourceful, determined foes. They were wrong.Refusing to let his injury stop him, Captain David Rozelle roared back into action, returning to Iraq as commander of an armored cavalry ... En savoir plus

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They put a price on his head. They did everything they could to disrupt his mission. Finally, when an antitank mine tore off his right foot, the warriors of jihad in Iraq thought they had neutralized one of their most resourceful, determined foes. They were wrong.Refusing to let his injury stop him, Captain David Rozelle roared back into action, returning to Iraq as commander of an armored cavalry
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Run Through the Jungle

Real Adventures in Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne Brigade

par Larry J. Musson ...

Lu par David Drummond ...

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12 heure 3 min

From Larry J. Musson comes an authentic account of combat with an airborne company in the waterlogged rice paddies and demanding jungles of South Vietnam. Share the experiences of fighting men under punishing conditions, extreme temperatures, and intense monsoon rains as they search for the enemy in the rugged mountains and teeming lowlands. Relive all the terror, humor, and sadness of one man's ... En savoir plus

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From Larry J. Musson comes an authentic account of combat with an airborne company in the waterlogged rice paddies and demanding jungles of South Vietnam. Share the experiences of fighting men under punishing conditions, extreme temperatures, and intense monsoon rains as they search for the enemy in the rugged mountains and teeming lowlands. Relive all the terror, humor, and sadness of one man's
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Courage Can Save US

Ten Extraordinary Americans and the Fight for Our Future

par Rye Barcott ...

Lu par Rye Barcott ...

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12 heure 28 min

Bloomsbury presents Courage Can Save US, written and read by Rye Barcott,AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLERA USA TODAY BESTSELLER#1 Nonfiction Bestseller, Publishers WeeklyFrom a U.S. Marine and co-founder of With Honor, and written ahead of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, comes the story of principled veterans who work across party lines to shape our nati... ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents Courage Can Save US, written and read by Rye Barcott,AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLERA USA TODAY BESTSELLER#1 Nonfiction Bestseller, Publishers WeeklyFrom a U.S. Marine and co-founder of With Honor, and written ahead of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, comes the story of principled veterans who work across party lines to shape our nati...
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The War for the Common Soldier

How Men Thought, Fought, and Survived in Civil War Armies

par Peter S. Carmichael ...

Lu par Walter Dixon ...

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14 heure 32 min

How did Civil War soldiers endure the brutal and unpredictable existence of army life during the conflict? This question is at the heart of Peter S. Carmichael's sweeping new study of men at war. Based on close examination of the letters and records left behind by individual soldiers from both the North and the South, Carmichael explores the totality of the Civil War experience—the marching, the ... En savoir plus

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How did Civil War soldiers endure the brutal and unpredictable existence of army life during the conflict? This question is at the heart of Peter S. Carmichael's sweeping new study of men at war. Based on close examination of the letters and records left behind by individual soldiers from both the North and the South, Carmichael explores the totality of the Civil War experience—the marching, the
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Spitfire Pilot

par Flight-Lieutentant David M. Crook, DFC ...

Lu par Steven Crossley ...

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4 heure 43 min

At the outbreak of the Second World War D. M. Crook, of No. 609 Squadron AAF, was at Yeadon, still undergoing his training; by the winter of 1939–40, he had his wings.Successfully applying to return to his Squadron, then on defense duties in northern England, Crook began to familiarize himself with their new fighter: the Spitfire.Soon they were posted to RAF Northolt, and it was at this time that ... En savoir plus

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At the outbreak of the Second World War D. M. Crook, of No. 609 Squadron AAF, was at Yeadon, still undergoing his training; by the winter of 1939–40, he had his wings.Successfully applying to return to his Squadron, then on defense duties in northern England, Crook began to familiarize himself with their new fighter: the Spitfire.Soon they were posted to RAF Northolt, and it was at this time that
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The Wounded Generation

Coming Home After World War II

par David Nasaw ...

Lu par Malcolm Hillgartner ...

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12 heure 38 min

**“[Nasaw] eloquently humanizes the story of an entire generation.” —New York Times Book Review“The Wounded Generation is a minutely detailed and meticulously documented tour—and an unsparing one—of America’s World War II and its aftermath.” —The Nation“In The Wounded Generation, the acclaimed social historian takes a scalpel to our collective wistfulness and finds something much more nuanced, ... En savoir plus

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**“[Nasaw] eloquently humanizes the story of an entire generation.” —New York Times Book Review“The Wounded Generation is a minutely detailed and meticulously documented tour—and an unsparing one—of America’s World War II and its aftermath.” —The Nation“In The Wounded Generation, the acclaimed social historian takes a scalpel to our collective wistfulness and finds something much more nuanced,
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38th Parallel War, The

A Tactical History of the Korean Conflict

par Daniel Wrinn ...

Lu par Daniel Wrinn ...

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8 heure 26 min

"A brisk and compelling game changer for the military history of the Korean War." – ReviewerA raw, tactical journey through the Korean War’s fiercest battles.Get ready to immerse yourself in the brutal realities and tactical decisions that shaped the Korean War. From the desperate defense at the Pusan Perimeter to the audacious Incheon Landing and the harrowing winter retreat at the Chosin ... En savoir plus

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"A brisk and compelling game changer for the military history of the Korean War." – ReviewerA raw, tactical journey through the Korean War’s fiercest battles.Get ready to immerse yourself in the brutal realities and tactical decisions that shaped the Korean War. From the desperate defense at the Pusan Perimeter to the audacious Incheon Landing and the harrowing winter retreat at the Chosin
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This Is Really War

The Incredible True Story of a Navy Nurse POW in the Occupied Philippines

par Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi ...

Lu par Susan Ericksen ...

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9 heure 3 min

In January 1940, navy nurse Dorothy Still eagerly anticipated her new assignment at a military hospital in the Philippines. Her first year abroad was an adventure. She dated sailors, attended dances, and watched the sparkling evening lights from her balcony. But as 1941 progressed, signs of war became imminent. Military wives and children were shipped home to the states, and the sailors increased ... En savoir plus

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In January 1940, navy nurse Dorothy Still eagerly anticipated her new assignment at a military hospital in the Philippines. Her first year abroad was an adventure. She dated sailors, attended dances, and watched the sparkling evening lights from her balcony. But as 1941 progressed, signs of war became imminent. Military wives and children were shipped home to the states, and the sailors increased
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Our War

Real stories of Commonwealth soldiers during World War II

par Christopher Somerville ...

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14 heure 14 min

'Extraordinary ...If they had not made our war their war also, victory might not have come in 1945' DAILY TELEGRAPHIn this powerful and moving narrative, Christopher Somerville skilfully links personal testimonies to present an epic which embraces comedy and tragedy, pride and degradation, close comradeship and stark racial prejudice, devotion to the benign Mother Country and a burning desire to ... En savoir plus

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'Extraordinary ...If they had not made our war their war also, victory might not have come in 1945' DAILY TELEGRAPHIn this powerful and moving narrative, Christopher Somerville skilfully links personal testimonies to present an epic which embraces comedy and tragedy, pride and degradation, close comradeship and stark racial prejudice, devotion to the benign Mother Country and a burning desire to
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Top Dog

The Story of Marine Hero Lucca

par Maria Goodavage ...

Lu par Neil Shah ...

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7 heure 58 min

The New York Times bestselling author of Secret Service Dogs and Soldier Dogs delivers the incredible, true story of K-9 Marine hero Lucca, and the handlers who fought alongside her through two bloody wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.“Maria Goodavage knocks it out of the park in this fast paced, spell binding page turner.”—John W. Pil... ... En savoir plus

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The New York Times bestselling author of Secret Service Dogs and Soldier Dogs delivers the incredible, true story of K-9 Marine hero Lucca, and the handlers who fought alongside her through two bloody wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.“Maria Goodavage knocks it out of the park in this fast paced, spell binding page turner.”—John W. Pil...
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Call Sign Dracula

My Tour with the Black Scarves April 1969 to March 1970

par Joe Fair ...

Lu par David de Vries ...

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4 heure 29 min

Call Sign Dracula provides an outstanding, valuable and worthy in-depth look into the life of a US Army Infantry soldier serving with the famed 1st Infantry Division (The Big Red One) in Vietnam. It is a genuine, firsthand account of a one-year tour that shows how a soldier grew and matured from an awkward, bewildered, inexperienced, eighteen year-old country "bumpkin" from Kentucky, to a tough, ... En savoir plus

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Call Sign Dracula provides an outstanding, valuable and worthy in-depth look into the life of a US Army Infantry soldier serving with the famed 1st Infantry Division (The Big Red One) in Vietnam. It is a genuine, firsthand account of a one-year tour that shows how a soldier grew and matured from an awkward, bewildered, inexperienced, eighteen year-old country "bumpkin" from Kentucky, to a tough,
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The Hitler Years

Holocaust 1933-1945

par Frank McDonough ...

Lu par Paul McGann ...

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11 heure 40 min

Bloomsbury presents The Hitler Years by Frank McDonough, read by Paul McGann.Bestselling historian Frank McDonough tackles the subject in the same way as his brilliantly reviewed and bestselling titles in this series. The penultimate title in the Hitler's Germany series, the book marks the end of the Second World War, and the end of the Nazi regime, offering the reader a sweeping narrative ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents The Hitler Years by Frank McDonough, read by Paul McGann.Bestselling historian Frank McDonough tackles the subject in the same way as his brilliantly reviewed and bestselling titles in this series. The penultimate title in the Hitler's Germany series, the book marks the end of the Second World War, and the end of the Nazi regime, offering the reader a sweeping narrative
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