Morse Code
Morse Code

Author: J. D. Miller

Publisher:

Published: 1901

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781925952599

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The year is 2043. World War III is far from over. Cities around the globe have been torn apart, and former alliances have broken down. Just as the war looms closer to Australian shores, enemy battleships are ambushed and thousands are killed at sea. Ash Griffin, a lone survivor, seeks refuge on a remote island somewhere in the Whitsundays. Before long, Ash realises he is not alone. A pilot from the opposing military has also washed ashore. A game of cat and mouse ensues, but Ash cannot deny his own demise is imminent.

Dying for Another Day
Dying for Another Day

Author: Pete Edris

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2010-06

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 1452023018

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"On January 1, 1943, First Lieutenant Pete Edris was transferred to the 306th Bomb Group, 369th Bomb Squad, and served under Col. Armstrong (who was portrayed by Gregory Peck in the movie, 'Twelve O'clock High'). This is Pete's story. It's a story of a twenty-two year old boy whose B-17 bomber was blown out of the sky over Rennes, France, on March 8, 1943. It's a story about the people who befriended him. And it's a testimonial to his irrepressible desire to survive one of Nazi Germany's most notorious prison camps, Stalag Luft III, from where 'The Great Escape' was based. It's a story about living to see another day...and reuniting with Doris Cooke, his soul mate...and the love of his life. It's a truly remarkable story about a rare World War II statistic: An infinitesimal twenty-three American soldiers were declared dead in World War II...and lived to tell about it. Pete Edris was one of those soldiers. And this is his unforgettable story." --Raymond Reid, Introduction, page v.

A Code For Tomorrow
A Code For Tomorrow

Author: John J. Gobbell

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2002-02-18

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 9780312971427

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On a spy mission in World War II Philippines, U.S. Navy lieutenant Todd Ingram tries to rescue a girlfriend, trapped by Japan's occupation. Instead, Ingram is captured by the Japanese and it is she, now a guerrilla chief, who saves him. By the author of The Last Lieutenant.

I Was Captured by Pirates
I Was Captured by Pirates

Author: Oscar Roy

Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing

Published: 2013-08

Total Pages: 111

ISBN-13: 1622127900

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Unforgettable and bold, I Was Captured by Pirates begins with a boy longing to see the world. In the late seventeenth century, when sailing ships offered adventure and romance, young Gerhard sneaks away from home in Sydney, Australia, to apply for a job as a cabin boy. He has always had a big love for the sea and sailing ships. Gerhard gets the job after applying under a different name and lying about his age. He arrives in England, where he meets two other lads wanting to set sail. Patrick and John sign up on the same ship as Gerhard and they leave port. Shortly afterward, their ship catches fire and the three are marooned on a deserted island. After being rescued by another ship, the crew is attacked by pirates! What will happen to the young men? Will they ever make it back home? Dutch born Oscar Roy moved to Australia when he was twenty. He is a semi-retired naturopath. This is his first book. Publisher's website: http: // sbpra.com/OscarRoy

The Day the War Ended
The Day the War Ended

Author: Martin Gilbert

Publisher: Holt Paperbacks

Published: 2007-04-01

Total Pages: 527

ISBN-13: 1429900377

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One of Britain's most acclaimed historians presents the experiences and ramifications of the last day of World War II in Europe May 8, 1945, 23:30 hours: With war still raging in the Pacific, peace comes at last to Europe as the German High Command in Berlin signs the final instrument of surrender. After five years and eight months, the war in Europe is officially over. This is the story of that single day and of the days leading up to it. Hour by hour, place by place, this masterly history recounts the final spasms of a continent in turmoil. Here are the stories of combat soldiers and ordinary civilians, collaborators and resistance fighters, statesmen and war criminals, all recounted in vivid, dramatic detail. But this is more than a moment-by-moment account, for Sir Martin Gilbert uses every event as a point of departure, linking each to its long-term consequences over the following half century. In our attempts to understand the world we inherited in 1945, there is no better starting point than The Day the War Ended.

The Divided Man
The Divided Man

Author: John Sauer

Publisher: John Sauer

Published: 2010-02-24

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1452439818

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Wounded Knee was meant to be the end of the Sioux Nation. But it was only the beginning. The Divided Man is the saga of Luke Kimball, a warrior chosen to rise from the ashes of a cataclysmic war and fulfill the destiny of the Ghost Dance.

Code Talker
Code Talker

Author: Joseph Bruchac

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006-07-06

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1101664800

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"Readers who choose the book for the attraction of Navajo code talking and the heat of battle will come away with more than they ever expected to find."—Booklist, starred review Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language. They braved some of the heaviest fighting of the war, and with their code, they saved countless American lives. Yet their story remained classified for more than twenty years. But now Joseph Bruchac brings their stories to life for young adults through the riveting fictional tale of Ned Begay, a sixteen-year-old Navajo boy who becomes a code talker. His grueling journey is eye-opening and inspiring. This deeply affecting novel honors all of those young men, like Ned, who dared to serve, and it honors the culture and language of the Navajo Indians. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults "Nonsensational and accurate, Bruchac's tale is quietly inspiring..."—School Library Journal

One Four Man Up
One Four Man Up

Author: Robert Hunt

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-02-18

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 0359441149

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One Four Man Up is about a young man who decided to join the Marines in 1967. After being trained as a radio telegraph operator, he was sent to Vietnam in April 1968. During his 13 month tour of duty, he endured constant combat, was wounded in action, and saw buddies killed. Upon his return, he was treated poorly, could not talk to anyone about his experiences, and suffered terrible Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It wasn't until 20 years later that he was able to come full circle and receive the welcome home he had longed to receive when he marched in a parade in Washington, DC on the 4th of July. Read the intense combat scenes this man endured and learn what finally enabled him to rid himself of the many years of PTSD that haunted him.

Morse Code Wrens of Station X
Morse Code Wrens of Station X

Author: Anne Glyn-Jones

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2017-01-31

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1845409329

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Anne Glyn-Jones opens up the secret world of the interceptors of German Morse Code signals during World War II. Leaving her girls' boarding school with romantic ideas about joining the navy as a Wren, Anne had no idea that she would be working for the mysterious 'Station X', which we now know to be Bletchley Park. Round the clock shifts, bed bugs, rats and poor diet took its toll, as well as the ongoing lack of recognition from the Navy hierarchy. Morse Code Wrens of Station X is a very personal memoir of a young woman's experiences of war time service, as well as providing fascinating insights into the daily realities of the battle for military intelligence superiority.