Charles W. Sasser è un autore la cui scrittura è profondamente informata da una vita di esperienze straordinarie. Veterano del servizio navale e delle Forze Speciali dell'esercito statunitense, ha prestato servizio come corrispondente di guerra ed è stato ferito in azione, esperienze che conferiscono una potente autenticità alle sue narrazioni. Il suo background comprende anche un'ampia esperienza come detective di polizia, che ha ulteriormente plasmato la sua voce distintiva. La prosa di Sasser esplora spesso temi di coraggio, avventura e resilienza, attingendo a un vasto repertorio di viaggi globali e imprese impegnative. Crea storie avvincenti che risuonano con una qualità grezza e genuina, catturando l'essenza di individui messi alla prova da circostanze estreme.
Focusing on the remarkable achievements of a legendary soldier, this true story chronicles the life of an individual who executed more prisoner of war raids than any other American. The narrative highlights his bravery, strategic prowess, and the intense challenges faced during these missions, offering a compelling look at his dedication and the impact of his actions on the lives of others. Through vivid accounts, readers gain insight into the complexities of wartime operations and the personal sacrifices made by those who serve.
This collection features inspiring personal accounts from American soldiers, highlighting how their faith has sustained them through the challenges of warfare. Veteran military writer Charles Sasser presents these compelling narratives, showcasing the resilience and strength of soldiers who navigate the trials of combat with their beliefs as a guiding force.
A soldier's eye view of Vietnam's fiercest close-quarters battle upon its 50th anniversary Khe Sanh's Hill Fights of 1967--as experienced by co-author Bobby Maras and told in this hour-by-hour, day-by-day account--were carnage on the ground, much of it hand-to-hand fighting in the dark. Thanks to the brave Marines of the 9th and 3rd, Khe Sanh survived the first concentrated attack by the North Vietnamese to invade the South. After the Hill Fights, American forces pulled back and held out against constant enemy shelling and frequent attacks until the siege was broken. Combining Maras' personal experiences with the war's bigger picture, Blood in the Hills honors the heroic actions of our soldiers and shows how Khe Sanh was microcosm of the entire Vietnam War.
They are the lone wolves of the battlefield. Tracking the enemy, lying in wait for the target to appear—then they shoot to kill. Armed with an unerring eye, infinite patience and a mastery of camouflage, combat snipers stalk the enemy with only one goal... In World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Beirut, American snipers honed the art of delivering a single deadly shot from nowhere—and devastating enemy morale. They met the enemy on his own turf, picking off officers, unwary soldiers, and even other snipers from extraordinary distances of up to 1 ½ miles. Now, these uncommon men tell their stories: of the emotions felt when a man's face came into their crosshairs and they pulled the trigger, of the nerve-wracking hours and days of waiting, motionless, for the enemy, of the primal savagery of a sniper duel. Often trained haphazardly in wartime, and forgotten in times of peace, combat snipers were officially recognized after the Vietnam War, when the Marine Corps became the first military branch to start a full-time sniper school. One Shot-One Kill is their powerful record of desperate trials and proud victories.
The narrative unfolds amidst a harrowing ambush in Iraq, highlighting the courage of soldiers who refuse to abandon their captured comrades. It explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the bonds forged in the chaos of war. The gripping story delves into the psychological and emotional struggles faced by the soldiers as they navigate the complexities of duty and friendship in a life-or-death situation. Through intense action and heartfelt moments, it captures the essence of brotherhood in the face of adversity.
Focusing on the experiences of military snipers, this sequel offers gripping first-person narratives that span from the Vietnam War to Operation Iraqi Freedom. It delves into the unique challenges and perspectives of these elite marksmen, highlighting their skills, mental fortitude, and the intense realities of combat. The book captures the evolution of sniper tactics and technology over decades, providing an intimate look at their critical roles in various conflicts.
Shot down and rescued, wounded in action, Craig Roberts survived against fantastic odds in the sultry jungles of Vietnam, receiving ten decorations. His memoir is a story of extraordinary challenges met for honor, freedom, and the Corps.
In 1973, Norma Cobb, her husband Lester, and the their five children, the oldest of whom was nine-years-old and the youngest, twins, barely one, pulled up stakes in the Lower Forty-eight and headed north to Alaska to follow a pioneer dream of claiming land under the Homestead Act. The only land available lay north of Fairbanks near the Arctic Circle where grizzlies outnumbered humans twenty to one. In addition to fierce winters and predatory animals, the Alaskan frontier drew the more unsavory elements of society's fringes. From the beginning, the Cobbs found themselves pitted in a life or death feud with unscrupulous neighbors who would rob from new settlers, attempt to burn them out, shoot them, and jump their claim.The Cobbs were chechakos, tenderfeet, in a lost land that consumed even toughened settlers. Everything, including their "civilized" past, conspired to defeat them. They constructed a cabin and the first snow collapsed the roof. They built too close to the creek and spring breakup threatened to flood them out. Bears prowled the nearby woods, stalking the children, and Lester Cobb would leave for months at a time in search of work.But through it all, they survived on the strength of Norma Cobb---a woman whose love for her family knew no bounds and whose courage in the face of mortal danger is an inspiration to us all. Arctic Homestead is her story.
The Nintendo generation has taken to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan where remotely controlled aircraft are killing America¹s enemies and saving American lives. Matt J. Martin is considered a "top gun" in the world of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). For nearly four years, he has flown hundreds of missions on two warfronts in a new kind of combat that, until recently, was largely classified Top Secret. He and his fellow Predator pilots have been actively involved in virtually every facet of the War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan: tracking Osama bin Laden; capturing top al-Qaeda leader al-Zarqawi; fighting with the U.S. Marines in Fallujah; and rescuing aid workers kidnapped in Afghanistan by the Taliban. This is Matt J. Martin's story and that of his aircraft, the 27-foot long Predator.
Set against the backdrop of Miami Beach, this gripping narrative immerses readers in the intense and chaotic world of the city's fire department, known as the busiest in the nation. It chronicles a single month filled with harrowing experiences faced by the dedicated firefighters and paramedics. Through vivid storytelling, the author highlights their bravery, challenges, and the emotional toll of their crucial work in a high-stakes urban environment.
