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Wernher von Braun was a rare and complex figure. He went on to become one of the most prominent figures not just in one country but in two. Although the first half of his life and his contributions to Nazi Germany remain extremely controversial, it can’t be denied that he was a pioneer. He oversaw the development of the first long-range guided ballistic missile, the V-2, which became a terrifying weapon in Nazi Germany’s arsenal. After the war, von Braun and many of his colleagues were brought to the United States as part of Operation Paperclip.

Bamboo dreams is the story of a young man socially bullied who is in love with a high school mate. Told she is too good for him he observes how a tiny country in Southeast Asia is drawing America deeper into its civil war... and he sees the war as a chance to become "Good enough" for his unrequited love. He embarks to Vietnam as a Paratrooper assigned to an elite unit.

“Discovering Happiness Again” by Edward Zajac offers an in-depth exploration of the spiritual and Christian practices that unlock true, deep-seated joy in your life. Zajac illustrates these life-changing truths through the captivating emotional life-and-death journey of his mother, Maria Zajac, a Holocaust survivor who discovered how to have enduring happiness and an intimate relationship with God during her four years of imprisonment in a German Nazi Camp during World War 2.

عبقرية عمر هو كتاب يتحدث فيه عباس محمود العقاد عن عبقرية الصحابي عمر بن الخطاب، ولقد حدد العقاد شخصية عمر بأنها (شخصية الجندي). تحدث على أن شخصية عمر كانت تؤهله للزعامة ولولا الإسلام لكان له زعامة قبيلته عدي أو زعامة قبيلته الكبرى قريش. ويتحدث عن أن اختيار أبي بكر الصديق خليفة للمسلمين قبله لم يكن من باب المفاضلة بل من باب التوفيق. يتحدث العقاد في هذا الكتاب عن أخلاقه وأخباره ويدافع عنه أمام أقوال بعض المستشرقين.

Kein Zweifel, Adolf Hitler war ein verbohrter Ideologe, dessen politisches Handeln von Rassismus und extremem Judenhass geprägt war. Zugleich aber konnte der faschistische Diktator durchaus anpassungsfähig sein und realpolitisch handeln. Tatsächlich handelte der Versager aus Österreich oft strategisch. Er kopierte das faschistische System seines Vorbildes Benito Mussolini in entscheidenden Punkten, bevor er es freilich zu einem totalitären Faschismus ausbaute und das Dritte Reich in den Holocaust und den Zweiten Weltkrieg führte.

At the height of the Vietnam war, the U.S. Army drafted Norman Hile out of law school, trained him to be an artillery officer, and in August 1970 sent him to serve a one year combat tour in South Vietnam’s I Corps, where the war was hottest. “Keeping Each Other Alive” is Hile’s memoir of that combat tour.

Hagen Vockerodt war als Soldat 1638 Tage in den Einsatzgebieten der Bundeswehr. Vom Kosovo und Bosnien über Thailand bis Afghanistan erlebt er immer wieder Tod und Verwundung. Als Medic und Fallschirmspringer flickt er verletzte Soldaten unter Beschuss zusammen. Inmitten der Zerstörung des Tsunamis in Banda Aceh desinfiziert er Massengräber und gerät in die Fänge von Rebellen. Im Kampf gegen Taliban bereitet er sich darauf vor, die letzte Patrone für sich selbst zu verwenden. Bei einer Steinigung eines jungen afghanischen Mädchens muss er tatenlos zusehen.

“Jack The Enforcer” dives into the compelling life and legacy of Jack Whalen, a man often misunderstood as a contract killer but whose true identity lies in his heroic deeds during World War II. This book is a journey through Jack’s life, starting with his birth into the esteemed Whalen and Wunderlich Clan, highlighting the influences of his upbringing that shaped his character.

Dwight Eisenhower (1890-1969) a marqué son époque comme peu d’hommes. Général cinq étoiles, homme du Jour J, chef de guerre, président des États-Unis, il a été l’un des acteurs majeurs de l’histoire américaine mais aussi internationale, de la Seconde Guerre mondiale au début des années 1960. En 1945, à la tête d’une coalition sans précédent, il a réussi cinq débarquements – en Afrique du Nord, en Sicile, en Italie, en Normandie et en Provence – qui lui ont permis de libérer la France et l’Europe occidentale et d’obtenir la reddition de l’Allemagne nazie.

Among the legendary heroes and outlaws of the Wild West, few names echo louder than that of Wild Bill Hickok. Wild Bill wasn’t just a name whispered in saloons or shouted on the stage of Buffalo Bill’s world-famous Wild West shows. Long before he stepped onto any stage, Wild Bill had carved his path in blood, sweat, and gunpowder. He was a Civil War scout who could read the vast plains like a map, a fearless marshal who faced down lawlessness, and a frontier sheriff whose very name sent ripples through the towns he protected.

"Memories from a Culturally Insignificant War" is a humorous and poignant memoir about the author's experiences as a soldier during Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991. Through a mix of humor and reflection, the author examines how their time in the war impacted their mental health, leading to a diagnosis of PTSD, and how he eventually found the help that he needed. The book explores the effects of PTSD on their life and how it has rippled through their relationships, careers, and personal growth.

Hamburg, 1943. Die junge Petra muss aus dem vom Zweiten Weltkrieg gezeichneten Deutschland fliehen. Auf sich allein gestellt, gelingt es ihr allen Widrigkeiten zum Trotz, sich ein neues Leben in Amerika aufzubauen. Von Selbstzweifeln geplagt tritt sie den Ambition Girls bei, einer Gruppe von Hoffnungsträgerinnen für US-Soldaten. Unter großem Druck wächst Petra über sich hinaus. Mit ihrer neugewonnenen Kraft setzt sie sich für Minderheiten im vom Rassentrennung geprägten Amerika ein. Als sie schließlich für eine Sondermission ausgewählt wird, erlebt sie die Schrecken des Krieges hautnah.

Follow the winding path of a Jewish refugee turned US Army interrogator who ends up processing Nazi scientists during WWII. Fred Michel was a teenager when he escaped Nazi Germany with his family. When war broke out, he was drafted and trained at Camp Ritchie, a high level intelligence center. He ended up at an obscure fort along the Potomac River known only as P.O. Box 1142.

A raw and authentic look at the sacrifices and rewards of supporting a service member, featuring stories from military spouses across generations. You knew what you signed up for. These words are often directed at military spouses, yet the true depth of what it will mean to be married to a service member is seldom fully grasped.

Men in the furnace of adversity… Step into the extraordinary life of Jake Harper-Ronald, a man whose childhood dream of becoming a soldier led him on an unparalleled journey. In 1966, he fulfilled his ambition as a conscript in the Royal Rhodesia Regiment, only to embark on a series of adventures that most soldiers can only imagine. From early days in the elite Parachute Regiment in the UK to his pivotal role as the official photographer during the infamous 'Bloody Sunday' in Northern Ireland, Jake's path was one of courage and resilience.

All'alba del 13 ottobre 2023, a una settimana dall'attacco di Hamas in Israele e dall'inizio della guerra all'interno della Striscia di Gaza, il giornalista palestinese Sami al-Ajrami chiude a doppia mandata la porta di casa sua, nel campo profughi di Jabalia, dov'è nato e ha sempre vissuto, per sfollare con la famiglia a sud, secondo le indicazioni dell'esercito israeliano. Come già altri profughi palestinesi prima di lui, alle sue spalle lascia un'intera vita.

شرٌّ مطلق تجسد في صورة رجلٍ يتلذذ ويستمتع بإجراء تجاربه العلمية والمختبرية على أجساد سجناءه، لا يستثني من ذلك حتى الأطفال، بل بالعكس كان يجد متعة خاصة في تعذيبهم !!

Raised as an army brat, Angie Ricketts though she knew what she was in for when she eloped with Darrin – then an Infantry Lieutenant – on the eve of his deployment to Somalia. Since then, Darrin, now a Colonel, has been deployed eight times, serving four of those tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. And Ricketts has lived every one of those deployments intimately – distant enough to survive the years apart from her husband, but close enough to share a common purpose and a lifestyle they both love.

As this powerful book begins, Brent Cummings finds himself coping with the feeling that the country he loves is fracturing in front of his eyes. An Iraq war veteran, raised to believe in a vision of America that values fairness, honesty, and respect for others, Cummings is increasingly surprised by the behavior and beliefs of others, and engulfed by the fear, anger, and confusion that is sweeping through his beloved country as he tries to hold on to his values and his hope for America’s future.

SAS Great Escapes Four recounts how soldiers of the world's most famous fighting force, the SAS, carried out some of the most daring escapes of World War Two. Ranging from the infamous desert campaign of 1944 to the unforgiving terrain of the Vosges Mountains, these inspirational narratives include the tale of three Captains escaping an Italian Prisoner of War Camp in 1943; a perilous escape across Europe aided by the Resistance networks of Holland, Belgium; and a death-defying return to Britain via boat, tunnel and train.