Consisting of three novels and two interludes, "The Forsyte Saga" chronicles several generations of an upper middle class British family at the beginning of the twentieth century. Full of social satire, "The Man of Property" commences this fictional history and introduces the first generation of Forsytes, prominently featuring Soames and his wife Irene. Keenly aware of their nouveau riche standing and highly desirous of material possessions, Soames...

"I love the infantry," famed war correspondent Ernie Pyle said, "because they are the underdogs. They are the mud-rain-frost-and-wind boys. They have no comforts, and they even learn to live without the necessities. And in the end they are the guys that wars can't be won without." This book tells the stories of these soldiers. From the muddy trenches of France in World War I to the arid landscape of Iraq, War Stories of the Infantry immerses the reader...

"This book is of interest to any scholar of World War II, particularly those focused on bridging culture and war. Highly readable, this text is suitable for undergraduate and popular audiences as well. Many should find its analysis to be a refreshing take on the well-trodden field of World War II histories." - Journal of Military History December 1942 saw the bloodiest Christmas in the history of mankind. From the islands in the Pacific to the...

A veritable classic about discipline, teamwork and leadership, Warfighting (MCDP1) is clear, concise and to the point, the book boldly explains the code of conduct and moral quality of a Marine. Whether you are in the military, a business person, project manager or a mother of three, this book will help you achieve your goals without toiling more than necessary. No recipes, just attitude. The message delivered, if taken as a how-to-book, empowers...

War and conflict never occur 'in a vacuum,' as there are always signallers and events that indicate and then dictate the onset of an upheaval. This has been true of relatively minor conflicts such as the Japan – Russo War of (1904 – 1905), the Vietnam War (1963 – 1975), the Afghanistan War (2001 – ongoing) and the major 'total wars' of World War One (1914 – 1918); and World War Two (1939 – 1945). There is a new and emerging war that is...

Como aficionado a la Historia Militar y, especialmente, a todo lo relativo a los Ingenios de Guerra, el coronel Mateos ha acumulado una gran cantidad de documentación sobre ellos que, después de más de tres décadas, había alcanzado un volumen más que aceptable. Por ello, finalmente, decidió escribir este libro para compartir toda esa información con los aficionados a estos temas, intentando aclarar las numerosas cuestiones dudosas, al menos,...

From Arctic tundra to desert sands, soaring through skies and scaling mountain peaks, this is the riveting story of a helicopter crew-member who defied every environment. Navigating perilous missions at a mere 50 feet and reaching supersonic speeds, this brave aviator faced everything from enemy fire to mortar attacks. Embarking on diverse operations, from lifesaving humanitarian missions to daring raids, and executing complex casualty evacuations,...

The relationship between the Catholic Entente (France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal) and the United Kingdom is a powder keg and South America provides the spark. The Organization of American States (an alliance set up by and friendly to the Catholic Entente) invades Colombia and Argentina, attacking British merchant ships in the process. The United Kingdom orders reprisals and the Catholic Entente uses them as an excuse to go to war. At sea, the Entente...

El autor narra en primera persona su experiencia como comisario político en el ejército de la República durante la guerra civil española. Es un testimonio de gran valor humano en el que el autor realiza una importante aportación histórica sobre la Columna Durruti y la Batalla del Segre.

Todo tipo de historias se han escrito sobre el asesinato de Carlos Castaño Gil, máximo comandante de las Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia, AUC. Fueron 11 años que demoró la búsqueda de Manuel Salvador Ospina Cifuentes, alias 'Móvil 5', la persona que apretó el gatillo aquella tarde del 16 de abril de 2004 en el sitio conocido como Rancho al hombro, poniéndole fin a la existencia de Carlos Castaño. Tras casi cuatro de décadas de fidelidad...