Giant Killers, War Heroes, and Special Forces Legends
Giant Killers, War Heroes, and Special Forces Legends

Author: David A. Yuzuk

Publisher: Mission Point Press

Published: 2023-03-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781958363812

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A heart-stopping collection of extraordinary war hero stories spanning multiple wars and military branches chosen by military enthusiasts from around the world. These compelling accounts of heroism and sacrifice depict the raw and brutal realities of war, without a shred of sentimentality or false patriotism. Included are some names you might already know, like Pappy, Mad-Dog, Bong, Benavidez, and Hathcock, along with others you should know, like Pitsenbarger and Poolaw. Veteran police detective and best-selling author, David A. Yuzuk, brings you this gripping collection of spectacular battle stories and trial-by-fire lessons of honor and duty from WWII to Iraq, all in one action-packed volume. What causes a soldier to make the split second to decision to jump on a grenade and sacrifice his life to save his men? What drives a man to go from homeless to the recipient of the military's highest commendation, The Medal of Honor? How does a prisoner of war survive years of unspeakable torture and deprivation and yet never give up hope?

The Giant Killer: American Hero, Mercenary, Spy ... The Incredible True Story of the Smallest Man to Serve in the U.S. Military-Green Be
The Giant Killer: American Hero, Mercenary, Spy ... The Incredible True Story of the Smallest Man to Serve in the U.S. Military-Green Be

Author: David A. Yuzuk

Publisher: David Yuzuk

Published: 2020-03

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9781950659470

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Richard J. Flaherty's been called spook, assassin, dope smuggler, dwarf... but who was he really? Welcome to the strange and shadowy world of covert ops, cover-ups, conspiracies and the smallest and most unconventional man ever to serve in the US military.

Giant Killers
Giant Killers

Author: Michael Pertschuk

Publisher: W W Norton & Company Incorporated

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9780393304350

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Examining the way lobbyists operate with Congress and the federal bureaucracy, this study chronicles the defeat of the Tabacco Institute and American Medical Association lobbies and the victory for the 1982 Voting Rights Act and the halt of MX missile pro

Hunters
Hunters

Author: Milo S. Afong

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-06-01

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1101429666

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In the War on Terror, there are no set battles. The fanatical enemy adheres to no warrior code or international law. Their only desire is to kill—or be killed. That’s where the snipers of the U.S. Marines, Army, and Navy SEALs come in . . . Here, in their own words, are the compelling true stories of the snipers whose sole purpose is to eliminate the enemy with a single bullet. From Iraq to Afghanistan, this is life and death as seen through the scope of a high-powered rifle. These snipers’ stories illustrate the mental discipline and psychological strength that they must possess to accomplish their missions, the effect a sniper’s skill and reputation has on the enemy, and how they deal with the stark reality of their work after the target is neutralized—and after a sniper returns to civilian life. Part wartime chronicle, part psychological exploration of the warrior mind, and part exposé into a secretive brotherhood of military snipers, Hunters is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn the truth about war when it’s fought one kill at a time. Includes photographs

Killer Elite
Killer Elite

Author: Michael Smith

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2008-03-04

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780312378264

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A British journalist specializing in defense topics offers a readable, useful addition to the literature on American special operations forces.

Death Before Dishonour - True Stories of The Special Forces Heroes Who Fight Global Terror
Death Before Dishonour - True Stories of The Special Forces Heroes Who Fight Global Terror

Author: Nicholas Davies

Publisher: Metro Publishing

Published: 2013-05-06

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1782196447

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In the past forty years, the devastating effects of international terror have forced their way into the forefront of world affairs. To counter this new threat to civilisation - and to the safety of ordinary people - a new breed of soldier was created to fight the terrorists on their own terms. They are the world's Special Forces, and Death Before Dishonour tells the inside stories behind these fearsome fighting units. It captures the drama, action, pain and glory of the most striking operations ever undertaken by the world's various Special Forces and for the first time ever reveals the truth behind their bloodiest battles, and gives top secret information about the terrifying techniques and gadgetry they employ.

Special Forces Hero
Special Forces Hero

Author: Thomas Harder

Publisher: Pen and Sword Military

Published: 2021-04-30

Total Pages: 542

ISBN-13: 1526787520

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Until the German occupation of his native Denmark in April 1940 Anders Lassen had no interest in the War. Yet over the next five years he became a highly decorated Special Forces legend and the only non-Commonwealth recipient of the Victoria Cross. After taking part in a mutiny on board a Danish ship, he made his way to Scotland. He first joined the Special Operations Executive before serving with the Small Scale Raiding Force, Special Air Service and Special Boat Service. He took part in the daring Operation Postmaster, off West Africa, and raided the Channel Islands and the Normandy coast. He saw most action in Eastern Mediterranean, fighting in Crete, the Dodecanese, Yugoslavia, mainland Greece and finally Italy. In April 1945, now a major aged 24, he was killed at Lake Comacchio, where his gallantry earned him his posthumous VC. This superb biography is not just a worthy tribute to an outstanding soldier, but a superb account of the numerous special force operations Anders was involved in.