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English
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"Walk in my Combat Boots is a powerful collection crafted from hundreds of original interviews by James Patterson, the world’s #1 bestselling writer, and First Sergeant US Army (Ret.) Matt Eversmann, part of the Ranger unit portrayed in the movie Black Hawk Down. These are the brutally honest stories usually only shared amongst comrades in arms. Here, in the voices of the men and women who’ve fought overseas from Vietnam to Iraq and...
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English
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A history of Americans at war, told through the personal accounts of thirteen remarkable soldiers who fought in major military conflicts, from the Revolutionary War of 1776 to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. You'll meet Joseph Plumb Martin, who at the tender age of fifteen fought in the Revolutionary War; Charles Black, a freeborn African American sailor in the War of 1812; and Sam Chamberlain, of the Mexican American War, whose life inspired...
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Pub. Date
2010.
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360 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 31 cm
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English
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From Alexander the Great's conquest of the known world to the generals leading today's campaigns in Afghanistan, "Commanders" casts new light on the leaders who are forging history on the battlefield.
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Pub. Date
[2015]
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xiii, 226 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"What turns an ordinary person into a hero? What happens in the blink of an eye on a battlefield (or in any dangerous situation) to bring out true courage? The men and women who have been recognized by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation know the answers to these questions deep in their hearts"--Amazon.com.
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Pub. Date
[2015]
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80 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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English
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"Thor. Hercules. Gladiator. G.I. Joe. The most famous mythical warriors are based on real-life heroes from history. In this book, come face-to-face with the greatest warriors of all time. Discover the worlds of ancient Greek hoplites and Vikings, knights and Civil War soldiers, Navy SEALS and today's special forces"--Page [4] of cover.
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