Special and elite forces Books

Since 1947, the Central Intelligence Agency has secretly worked to subvert foreignpowers and even overthrow enemy governments to further United States influence abroad. The vast array of CIA black "ops" (operations)--including covert acts against Saddam...

Le volume 5 de la série Le conflit des âges poursuit l'histoire de la controverse entre Dieu et Satan jusqu'à sa conclusion ultime et glorieuse. Commençant par la destruction de Jérusalem et se poursuivant par les persécutions des chrétiens dans l'Empire...

"Having served in Iraq, the comparisons to Wooten's World War I experiences with my own were remarkable." – Reviewer Uncover a fascinating glimpse into WWI on the Mesopotamian front. Few people truly know about Iraq's role in World...

This book focuses on strategic special operations and how these have led to the achievement of major foreign policy goals, which is illustrated by six case studies.This book will be of much interest to students of special operations, military and...

The autobiography of Frank "Pistol Pete" Eaton, a one-time cowboy, scout, Indian fighter, trail rider, and Deputy United States Marshall. At the age of 15, the post commander at Fort Gibson dubbed Eaton "Pistol Pete" when he outshot everyone at the fort...

NICK HUN gives his account of what it was like to serve in combat as an officer with the 5th Special Forces, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, and as a pilot with the 190th Assault Helicopter Company, flying "guns" over the same ground he fought upon wearing a...

The compelling story of Australia's desperate fight for survival during World War II.In the dark days following the fall of Singapore in February 1942, Australia faced its toughest battle yet. It was centrestage and under direct attack from seemingly...

In the last months of 1944, a group of elite Australian and British commandos was selected for the biggest Allied behind-the-scenes operation of the Pacific War. Their mission: to devastate the enemy's shipping by destroying the Japanese ships at anchor...

In the heart-pounding military thriller, "Strike Force Delta: The Unyielding Pursuit," the elite warriors of Strike Force Delta take center stage as they navigate a treacherous world of covert operations, high-stakes missions, and unyielding dedication...

"This is the real deal, unvarnished, brutal, and a profound primer on what it was like to be in that war." –Reviewer A gripping account of the grim history in the battle for Peleliu and the Pacific war. On September 14, 1944, the US...

“Probably the most eye-opening and engrossing exposé to date of the bizarre ‘power games’ played by multinational corporations and tycoons.” —Publishers Weekly   A classic of investigative reporting, Spooks is a...

Venetian front, 1915. The Austro-Hungarian army has taken control of key mountain locations facing the plains. The Fassa Alps are well guarded, and heavy casualties are expected. Mount Collo and Mount Saint Osvaldo are excellent launch points for an...

Journey to Gettysburg is a dramatic replay of the events leading up to the most important battle of the Civil War. It is seen through the eyes of a Quaker boy who is first, a bystander and observer. Then, he is drawn into the conflict and becomes a...

When I entered the air force so many years ago, I would never have guessed that life would take so many twists and turns. I would meet colorful people, have ten different duty assignments in three countries and four states, see many nice places, and have...

Some thought it stood for 'Military Reconnaissance Force', others 'Mobile Reconnaissance Force'. Many people thought it didn't exist at all...For decades there has been argument in the media and amongst politicians about the possible existence and extent...

'Spud Ely tells it like it was, from first-hand experience. No glory, just guts. You can almost smell the dirt and the blood' - The SunSpud Ely's SAS career has pitched him into some of the most deadly, high-octane, violent battles ever fought.Ranging...

At twenty-six, Adam Ballinger had a good degree, a fiancée, and a well-paid job. So what made him risk it all for the gruelling, year-long SAS Selection course, with a better than ninety per cent chance of failing to win the toughest badge in the British...

The Citizen Soldier in War and Peace is a is a short historical look at the use of firearms in America and throughout the world this book appeals to anybody who believes in the Second Amendment or who is interested in the historical use of firearms. It...

Employment till now of our nascent Special Forces have been analyzed including whether our Special Forces have actually been employed or used as Special Forces or primarily used in counter-insurgency operations for which we have any number of other units...

Despite—or maybe because of—the repetitious toil, regular exposure to weather extremes, andsmelly proximity of large animals, farm life on the Great Plains was a blessing for Martin Kufus.It instilled a work ethic, tolerance for...

Back to Mandalay, first published in 1951, is noted correspondent Lowell Thomas's engaging account of the Burma Campaign in World War II. Led by British General Orde Wingate, the book describes the formation of the Chindits - troops specializing in...

A war diary is a record kept by military units, recording their activities duringwartime. Classified "Secret" during the war, this is the war diary of the 1st Canadian SpecialService Battalion, initially known by the cover name 2nd Canadian...

When first published in 1935, On the Border with Mackenzie, or Winning West Texas from the Comanches by Capt. Robert G. Carter, quickly became known as the most complete account of the Indian Wars on the Texas frontier during the 1870s. And even today it...

"We aren't home yet," Major Paul Darling reminds his team at the end of a sixteen-hour day. "Two more miles and we are done. We have pissed off a lot of Taliban today, and they are going to want payback." Shortly, the major will find himself sitting on a...

Old Fritz and the New Era, Volume 4" by Louise Mühlbach continues the historical narrative focusing on the later years of Frederick the Great of Prussia and the subsequent developments in Prussian history. As with the previous volumes, this novel blends...

Old Fritz and the New Era book 3 by Louise Mühlbach is a compelling historical novel set in 18th-century Prussia, focusing on the final years of Frederick the Great (known as Old Fritz) and the novel depicts Frederick the Great dealing with physical...

""Old Fritz and the New Era book 2 by Louise Mühlbach is a historical novel set in 18th-century Prussia, focusing on the later years of Frederick the Great and the transition to the rule of his successor, Frederick William II. The novel intricately...

""Old Fritz and the New Era," book 1 by L. Mühlbach (Clara Mundt), is a historical novel set during the later years of Frederick the Great of Prussia, also known as ""Old Fritz."" The novel provides a dramatized portrayal of Frederick's reign, focusing...

The war in Cambodia, 1970-1975, pitching the unprepared Cambodian army against the battle tested communist Vietcong/North Vietnamese troops, who had fought for over a decade against the mighty American army, was a lopsided brutal conflict. Soon after,...

The Special Operations Executive (SOE) was a British secret service, formed in 1940 to encourage underground resistance to Hitler’s Germany. This book, based on a mass of official and hitherto unavailable material, presented for the first time an...

"The Nam," is a riveting and harrowing account of the Vietnam War. The author's unique experiences took him from running point for Marine infantry units as a Scout Dog Handler to being a team leader with 3rd Force Recon Company deep in the jungles of...

A series of Military Hero stories...The United States Marine Corps was founded in 1775 and have a very long and turbulent history. They are in charge of special missions that require outstanding tactics and were a part of every major conflict which...

AN ANTHOLOGY OF THE HEROICS OF SOLDIERS WHO SERVED DURING THE VIETNAM WAR The Medal of Honor is awarded to an individual serving or in the Armed Services of the United States who has shown valor in the face of danger against hostile forces. Only those...

The Fairbairn's system was based on his training and knowledge in boxing, wrestling, savate, jujutsu, judo and fights he was involved in during his police work, Fairbairn began to develop his own system of hand to hand combat, initially referring it...

This groundbreaking work, Undergrounds in Insurgent, Revolutionary, and Resistance Warfare, was written in response to the communist insurgency in South Vietnam. It sought to categorize underground movements encountered during the previous 30 years in...

This now-classic tale of SEAL combat action in Vietnam marked Dick Couch's debut as a novelist in 1990 and sold more than 100,000 copies. Hailed for its authenticity, it was the first novel about Navy SEALs to be written by one of their own.