In this riveting insider's chronicle, legendary Marine General "Brute" Krulak submits an unprecedented examination of U.S. Marines—their fights on the battlefield and off, their extraordinary esprit de corps. Deftly blending history with autobiography, action with analysis, and separating fact from fable, General Krulak touches the very essence of the Corps: what it means to be a Marine and the reason behind its consistently outstanding performance and reputation. Krulak also addresses the most basic but challenging question of all about the Corps: how does it manage to survive—even to flourish—despite overwhelming political odds and, as the general writes, ""an extraordinary propensity for shooting itself in the foot?"" To answer this question Krulak examines the foundation on which the Corps is built, a system of intense loyalty to God, to country, and to other Marines. He also takes a close look at Marines in war, offering challenging accounts of their experiences in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. In addition, he describes the Corps's relationship to other services, especially during the unification battles following World War II, and offers new insights into the decision-making process in times of crisis. First published in hardcover in 1984, this book has remained popular ever since with Marines of every rank.
This manual deals primarily with the organization of an intelligence section; the functions of the intelligence officer; the intelligence sources and agencies; the intelligence aspects of terrain and weather; the planning, collection, processing, dissemination, and use of intelligence.
Norman Albert served in the Marine Corps in World War II with duty in China with the 1st Marine Division disarming the Japanese soldiers and returning them to their mainland Inspired by the book First to fight written by Victor Krulak on how the presidents and Army Generals tried to diminish or eliminate the Marine Corps altogether. He read many books from different authors on how the Army Generals interfered with the Marine Corps, while their officers were trying to win battles in World War I, World War II and Korea. He quoted from books such as DEVIL DOGS AT BELLEAU WOOD, BRUTE, FOR COUNTRY AND CORPS, WITH THE OLD BREED, CORAL AND BRASS AND THE TRIAL OF GENERALS. He stated, Presidents, Army Generals, the Army dominated Battle Monument Commission, Navy Admirals, The Navy Bureau of Ships and Congress should apologize for their part in disrespecting the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps through its history and accomplishments during wars have not only earned the right to exist but also not have to fight for the privilege to fight for their country.
Adastardly villain plots to steal the armor of God. The Commandant of Confusion and his side kick, Chaos, interrupt the Bible AdventureTraining Academy and steal the Bible Team's secret weapon, which helps them puton the full armor of God "anytime, anyplace." There is a warning label on thesecret weapon that reads in part, "this device contains the most powerful weaponknown to man, follow instructions closely to prevent severe harm." Will theCommandant heed the warning? Will the Bible Adventure Team recover it? Scripturelesson: "God is not a God of confusion but a God of peace." 1 Corinthians 14:33(ICB)
In The Beginning of Sorrows we saw the events leading up to the destruction of America. Now in the aftermath, the epic end-times struggle between good and evil continues. Widespread anarchy and chaos threaten Christians as they seek a hiding place for the resistance. The power of prayer is an invisible resistance to Count Tor vonEisenhalt's evil, so now he is more determined than ever to root out and annihilate every Christian on the planet. Fallen Stars, Bitter Waters is a rousing novel that will open new ways of thinking abut what the end-times will be like and what they will mean to believers. Note from Publisher: Due to the overall sales of the first two books in the Omega Trilogy, we regret to report that the third book, Seven Golden Vials, will not be releasing. However, we are happy to announce a new series from Gilbert Morris, debuting in the spring of 2003, tentatively titled "The Creoles." Look for the first book to hit bookshelves early next year.
René Mouchotte was born on 21 August 1914, at Saint Mande, Paris. He joined the Armée de l’Air for his period of military service in 1934, obtaining his flying brevet. Though Mouchotte returned to civilian life, he was called up at the outbreak of war in 1939, becoming a Sergeant-Pilot instructor in North Africa. When France capitulated in June 1940, Mouchotte and fellow pilot Charles Guerin decided to make their way to the United Kingdom. Along with four other French pilots, Mouchotte made the short flight to Gibraltar on the morning of 30 June. From there he traveled on to Britain, being accepted into the RAF soon after their arrival. The Battle of Britain was already several weeks old when Mouchotte was posted to 245 Squadron, then based at Aldergrove, on 11 September 1940. A week later he transferred to 615 (County of Surrey) Squadron at Prestwick. Flying Hurricanes, it was with 615 Squadron that Mouchotte became a flight commander, shot down a Junkers Ju 88, and earned a Croix de Guerre. He moved to Turnhouse as Deputy ‘A’ Flight Commander with 340 (Free French) Squadron. He was promoted to captain in March 1942 and awarded the DFC. On 18 January 1943, Mouchotte returned to Turnhouse to form and command 341 Squadron, which transferred to Biggin Hill. On 15 May 1943, Mouchette and Squadron Leader E.F.J Charles shared the sector’s 1000th victory. Two days later, Mouchotte destroyed a Me 109. Mouchotte failed to return from a bomber escort to the proposed V2 launch site at Eperlecques, near St. Omer, on 27 August 1943. He was reported ‘Missing’. Later evidence emerged that his body had been washed up on the beach at Middelkerke, Belgium, on 3 September and that he was buried in the town’s cemetery. Commandant René Gaston Octave Jean Mouchotte DFC, CdeG – one of ‘The Few’ of the Battle of Britain – became one of the most famous Free French pilots of the Second World War, during which he served alongside such notables as the legendary Group Captain ‘Sailor’ Malan and the Wing Commander Al Deere. It is Commandant Mouchotte’s diaries, written between 1940 and 1943, that form the basis of this book. The diaries are introduced and contextualized by the renowned aviation historian Dilip Sarkar, who also forensically examines the story behind Biggin Hill’s 1000th ‘kill’ and the circumstances of René’s last flight, adding new detail to both events. The TV presenter and newsreader Jan Leeming also reveals her journey into Mouchotte’s courageous and inspirational story – one that began with sponsoring a name on the Sir Christopher Foxley Norris Wall of Remembrance at the Battle of Britain Memorial, Capel-le-Ferne; leaving a letter in the Mouchotte Family Tomb in the famous Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris; a meeting with René’s 101 year old Sister Jacqueline; the realization that his Battle of Britain Medals had never been forwarded to his family - an omission which was happily rectified. Jacqueline lived long enough to receive the medals which, after her death were presented to the Mouchotte family by the British Ambassador Sir (Lord) Peter Ricketts at the Ambassador’s Residence in Paris. Finally after many years of research and perseverance, Jan had a documentary about her Search for René Mouchotte broadcast in 2013 on BBC South East; BBC South and BBC North. Later that year she was invited to Gibraltar where the RAF HQ was renamed Mouchotte Buildings.
A narrative history, includes actions in Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf, Somalia, and Haiti, as well as eleven non-combat deployments such as resettlement operations, disaster relief, and civil disturbance operations. Presents the thesis that the role of the military lawyer in military operations has gradually evolved into an "operational law" (OPLAW), which has enhanced mission success.
In the late 1960s', there was Gene Rodenberry's "Star Trek", followed by Gene Rodenberry's "Star Trek: The Next Generation" in the 1980s'. In the years 1977-1983, there was George Lucas's "Star Wars". Now, there is Dino Duet's "Masters of Andromeda", in the 2020s', and it follows these great writers with its profoundness! With no "political addenda" of the modern day "Science Fiction", Dino Duet continues where these great writers have left off, and goes even further! "Masters of Andromeda" combines the great visions of these pioneers of Science fiction, and takes it a step further! This new saga brings home, to our Earth, the combination of these great stories in a way that cannot be truly fathomed, until you read these incredible pages! As written by the mysterious race of the "Thurtian" people, for the first time all those of the planet Earth get to learn what it is like in the galaxy of Andromeda! Once these pages are read, from the entries of the "Thurtian race" that witnessed these incredible events that transpired in the "Andromeda Galaxy", the information cannot be unlearned! It will become the single most important documentation of alien worlds that has ever been undertaken! All who read these entries will be irrevocably changed, forevermore!
