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Impresionantes historias que entrelazan los principales frentes de la Primera Guerra Mundial en un relato arrollador". ¿ Reseña La Gran Guerra dejó millones de civiles y soldados mutilados o muertos. Siga los pasos de los militares británicos, alemanes y estadounidenses mientras detallan la vida y las luchas de la guerra en un país extranjero y extraño. Descubra sus hipnotizantes y realistas historias de combate, valor y angustia en relatos ...

Storie mozzafiato che intrecciano i principali fronti della Prima Guerra Mondiale in una narrativa ampia". La Grande Guerra ha lasciato milioni di civili e soldati mutilati o morti. Segui le orme dei militari britannici, tedeschi e americani mentre descrivono dettagliatamente la vita e le lotte di guerra in un paese strano e straniero. Scopri le loro storie affascinanti e realistiche di combattimento, coraggio e angoscia in storie leggibili ...

Rápido y furioso!" Perdidos en el desierto, los nazis son el menor de sus problemas. Estacionado en un portaaviones en el corazón del Mediterráneo, el piloto de la Segunda Guerra Mundial John Archer sirve a su país enfrentándose cara a cara con la Luftwaffe en la lucha por el frente norteafricano. Y después de que se le encomiende su próxima misión desafiante a la muerte, infiltrarse en las líneas enemigas en Libia y robar información ult...

« Une histoire magistralement racontée de triomphe et de rédemption dans une épopée de survie puissamment dessinée. » Hero WWI Fighter Pilot abattu et capturé. Avec un récit engageant et authentique de ses expériences en tant que prisonnier de guerre évadé, ce récit captivant détaille la vie et les luttes d'un pilote capturé en 1917 en Europe déchirée par la guerre. Le lieutenant John Ryan était impatient de voir l'action pendant la Prem...

An unforgettable read about the Pacific War's bloodiest battle and the significance of Okinawa." - Reader A gripping account of the final campaign of World War II-the victory on Okinawa. The invasion of Okinawa was the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific Theater. Codenamed Operation Iceberg, it was also one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific, lasting ninety-eight days. After a long campaign of island hopping, the Allies planned to u...

An action-packed WW2 adventure . . . felt like I was watching a movie." - Reviewer Deep in the Blitzkrieg, one unlucky tourist must fight to survive. When aspiring pilot John Archer finds himself caught in the middle of the devastating Nazi invasion of France, he quickly realizes that his vacation could cost him his life. As an American swept up in a wave of refugees fleeing the chaos of the German advance, deep down he knows he's in way over ...

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 War One. The stage of a desperate struggle against the Ottomans, the story of brave men who lived and served in this harsh landscape is often overshadowed by the battles in Europe and North Africa. But now, this memo...

Historical fiction with a realistic twist." - Reviewer Thrilling World War II adventures like you've never seen them before. As the Nazis invade Europe on a campaign for total domination, a brutal war begins to unfold which will change the course of the world forever--and John Archer finds himself caught in the middle of it. When this amateur pilot joins the Allied war effort and is tasked with a series of death-defying missions which place hi...

Fast and furious, great read!" - Reviewer Lost in the desert, the Nazis are the least of his problems. Stationed on an aircraft carrier in the heart of the Mediterranean, WWII pilot John Archer serves his country by going head-to-head with the Luftwaffe in the struggle for the North African front. And after he's given his next death-defying mission-to infiltrate enemy lines in Libya and steal top-secret intel-he jumps at the chance. But when a...

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Impresionantes historias que entrelazan los principales frentes de la Primera Guerra Mundial en un relato arrollador". - Reseña La Gran Guerra dejó millones de civiles y soldados mutilados o muertos. Siga los pasos de los militares británicos, alemanes y estadounidenses mientras detallan la vida y las luchas de la guerra en un país extranjero y extraño. Descubra sus hipnotizantes y realistas historias de combate, valor y angustia en relatos am...

People interested in World War II Pacific will enjoy the author's direct and easily understood style." - Reviewer A vital stepping stone in America's war against the Empire of Japan Naval bombardment of the island began on June 14. By late July, once the southern portion of Saipan had been secured, heavy US Army artillery bombed the northern half of Tinian. The landing forces -elements of two Marine divisions and an Army regimental combat team...

A gripping account of one of the most important battles in the Pacific war." - Reviewer A powerful read about the Saipan invasion which resulted in the near annihilation of defending Japanese forces. In June 1944, American forces had their sights focused on the Marianas islands. Located about 1, 500 miles from Japan's major cities, these islands would be used as bases for the new Boeing B-29 heavy bomber which could strike Japan's most importa...

An outstanding description of a brutal battle." - Reviewer A gripping insight into the war for New Guinea and the operation for Cape Gloucester. Determined to capture a pivotal island in their war against the Japanese, the US 1st Marine Division were faced with a challenging task - to land on the fortified peninsula of Cape Gloucester and capture its two vital airfields. Taking the peninsula and the island of New Britain would give them a vita...

A terrific read about the pivotal battle on Guadalcanal." - Reviewer A powerful account of the tide turning WW2 Pacific Theater campaign. In the height of the second world war, US forces launched a long and gruelling campaign to take the island of Guadalcanal, mounting the first major land attack against Japanese forces. What followed was a 6-month string of devastating battles as these two forces wrestled over this key military position. In t...

A thoughtful and gripping account of the beginnings of the War in the Pacific." - Reviewer Discover a newfound appreciation for the war in the Pacific. From the shores of Cape Gloucester to the quiet atolls and islands of the Solomon Sea, the Second World War left a profound mark on this sheltered corner of the globe, which would be felt for decades to come. Caught in the center of a vicious struggle between two superpowers, these islands woul...

A terrific story of the American heroes who gave every ounce of their strength and courage to kick open the gate to Tokyo." - Reviewer Explore the battle for Tarawa in a fascinating new light. The war for the Pacific rages on. The US has set their sights on the Tarawa atoll - a small yet vital island which, if captured, would give the Allies a powerful stepping stone into the heart of Japanese waters and the rest of the Gilbert Islands. Throug...

Stunning stories that weave together the major fronts of WWI into a sweeping narrative." - Reviewer "A masterfully told story of triumph and redemption in a powerfully drawn survival epic." - Reviewer "A thrill a minute. You don't have to be a World War I buff to savor this one." - Reviewer "Having served in Iraq, the comparisons to Wooten's World War I experiences with my own were remarkable." - Reviewer "Compelling . . . the kind of book tha...

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Awesome Stories from those that Served in World War 2." ─ Reviewer How soon we forget. Or perhaps, we were never told. This book brings you firsthand accounts of combat and brotherhood, of captivity and redemption, and the aftermath of a war that left no community unscathed in the world. The stories have everything from spies and snipers to submarines and air raids. A great book for anyone who wants to learn what it was like during WW2. By the...