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1	One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer more books like this by Nathaniel C Fick (Read by) In this trenchant war memoir, Marine captain Nathaniel Fick, who exemplifies the 21st-century supersoldier, recounts his arduous training in both weaponry and leadership and his subsequent deployment to Afghanistan. Soon after, he was the leader of the elite advance team that entered Iraq and fought through enemy lines. Fick describes how he and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Rumor of War more books like this by Philip Caputo In March 1965, Marine Lieutnant Philip J. Caputo landed in Danang with the first ground combat unit committed to gith in Vietnam. Sixteen months later, having served on the line in one of modern history's ugliest wars, he returned home - physically whole, emotionally wasted, his youthful idealism shattered. A decade later, Caputo would write in A ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.66! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills more books like this by Charles W Henderson Based on real life experience, this is the story of a legend of marine lore, Sergeant Carlos Hathcock. He stalked the Viet Cong behind enemy lines and his record of 93 confirmed kills was never matched. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Face of Battle more books like this by J Keegan The Face of Battle is military history from the battlefield: a look at the direct experience of individuals at 'the point of maximum danger'. It examines the physical conditions of fighting, the particular emotions and behaviour generated by battle, as well as the motives that impel soldiers to stand and fight rather than run away. And in his ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.50! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Beyond Band of Brothers: The War Memoirs of Major Dick Winters more books like this by Dick Winters, Cole C Kingseed Winters' memoir, based on his wartime diary, includes the untold stories of his comrades--the Band of Brothers who suffered unimaginable casualties while liberating Europe. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.90! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Once an Eagle more books like this by Anton Myrer First published in 1968 at the height of the conflict in Vietnam, "Once An Eagle" captured the imagination and heart of a war-torn nation, reaching number one on the "New York Times" bestseller list twice and selling more than three million copies. Published in nineteen languages, Anton Myrer's novel was made into an acclaimed television ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Seven Pillars of Wisdom more books like this by T E Lawrence Although 'continually and bitterly ashamed' that the Arabs had risen in revolt against the Turks as a result of fraudulent British promises of self-rule, Lawrence led them in a triumphant campaign which revolutionized the art of war. "Seven Pillars of Wisdom" recreates epic events with extraordinary vividness. In the words of E. M. Forster, 'Round ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.22! \| first editions \| SVS
8	War as I Knew It more books like this by George Patton First published in 1947, War As I Knew It is the captivating memoir of George S. Patton, Jr., the legendary American general, incendiary warrior, and unparalleled military tactician of World War II. Drawing on his vivid memories of battle and detailed diaries, Patton dramatically recounts his celebrated Third Army's sweeping campaign across ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.97! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Forgotten Soldier more books like this by Guy Sajer FOOD has much more to offer than recipes.Its about what to eat,why you eat,how your body digests food,how to shop for groceries(without driving yourself insane)what to do in social situations and at holiday meals,and much,much more. With her unique blend of anecdote and advice,humour and information,Susan Powterexplains the truth about food and ... see all copies* from $1.99! new only from $11.26! \| first editions \| SVS
10	War is a Force That Gives Us Meaning more books like this by Chris Hedges A veteran New York Times war correspondent's complex, moving, and thought-provoking reflection on how life is lived most intensely in times of war.. General George S. Patton famously said, "Compared to war all other forms of human endeavor shrink to insignificance. God, I do love it so!" Though Patton was a notoriously single-minded general, it is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.62! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Great Escape more books like this by Paul Brickhill One of the most famous true stories from the last war, The GREAT ESCAPE tells how more than six hundred men in a German prisoner-of-war camp worked together to achieve an extraordinary break-out. Every night for a year they dug tunnels, and those who weren't digging forged passports, drew maps, faked weapons and tailored German uniforms and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.09! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Silent Warrior: The Marine Sniper's Vietnam Story Continues more books like this by Charles Henderson The author of the bestselling MARINE SNIPER continues the true story of Carlos Hathcock--whose exploits in Vietnam and on missions around the world provide a window into the operations of the Corps and the life of one outstanding soldier. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	For Cause and Comrades: Why Men Fought in the Civil War more books like this by James M McPherson General John A. Wickham, commander of the famous 101st Airborne Division in the 1970s and subsequently Army Chief of Staff, once visited Antietam battlefield. Gazing at Bloody Lane where, in 1862, several Union assaults were brutally repulsed before they finally broke through, he marveled, 'You couldn't get American soldiers today to make an ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.09! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Chickenhawk more books like this by Robert C Mason In this straight-from-the-shoulder account, a veteran of more than 1,000 combat missions tells the electrifying truth about the helicopter war in Vietnam, offering an astounding personal story of men under fire. Includes a new Afterword. Photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Sharpe's Trafalgar: Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Trafalgar, October 21, 1805 more books like this by Bernard Cornwell The battle of Trafalgar is the subject of this stirring historical novel, the 17th volume in Cornwell's series about Richard Sharpe, a British soldier during the Napoleonic Wars. see all copies from $2.95! new only from $4.54! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	When hell was in session more books like this by Jeremiah A. Denton, Ed Brandt On July 18, 1965, Admiral Jeremiah Denton of the U.S. Navy was shot down during a combat mission over North Vietnam. A prisoner of war for seven and a half years, Denton provided the first direct evidence of torture by the North Vietnamese. This special 25th anniversary edition of Denton's experience is sure to inspire a whole new generation of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $50.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Sharpe's Havoc: Richard Sharpe and the Campaign in Northern Portugal, Spring 1809 more books like this by Bernard Cornwell Bernard Cornwell's 19th Sharpe adventure takes our hero to Oporto, where he must cope not only with the heady Portuguese wine but also with Napoleon's troops, a beautiful heiress, and an evil colonel. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.96! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers more books like this by Paul M Kennedy About national and international power in the 'modern' or Post Renaissance period. Explains how the various powers have risen and fallen over the five centuries since the formation of the 'new monarchies' in Western Europe. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.38! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Rogue Warrior more books like this by Richard Marcinko (Read by) This is the autobiography of Richard Marcinko of the US Navy, a killer with his own sense of justice, who became such a maverick that the Navy wanted him dead. He rose from the ranks to command one of the most elite counter-terrorist units, Seal Team Six, and his courage and zeal on hair-raising missions earned him a world-wide reputation. In ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Never Surrender: A Soldier's Journey to the Crossroads of Faith and Freedom more books like this by William G Boykin, Lynn Vincent General Jerry Boykin is one of the original members of the Delta Force and has spent the majority of his career in Special Forces. His work in this area of the military placed him in many battles-some of them legendary. He was commander of the Delta Force team portrayed in the movie Black Hawk Down. These and other life-shaking experiences laced ... see all copies from $14.39! new only from $14.39! \| SVS
21 view cover	Sharpe's Triumph: Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Assaye, September 1803 more books like this by Bernard Cornwell From the author of The Bloody Ground, a historical novel which features Richard Sharpe. In 1804, Sharpe is an army sergeant serving in India, on the trail of a renegade East India Company officer. His pursuit takes him into several bloody battles, the most notable of which sees Sharpe fighting at the side of the future Duke of Wellington. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.06! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	What if? : the world's foremost military historians imagine what might have been more books like this by Robert Cowley Key events of military history as they might have been if things had gone differently. Focusing on some of the most intriguing military history turning points of the last 3000 years, 20 historians have conspired to produce a group of essays that should enhance our understanding of these events. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.40! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	A Soldier's Story more books like this by Omar Nelson Bradley Omar Nelson Bradley led some of the major military campaigns during the Second World War, including the Normandy landings in June of 1944. The American commander is credited with supervising more soldiers at one time than any other leader in U.S. history. His memoir is considered a classic of military history. see all copies from $2.73! new only from $12.34! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Pursuit of Power: Technology, Armed Force, and Society Since A.D. 1000 more books like this by William McNeill In this magnificent synthesis of military, technological, and social history, William H. McNeill explores a whole millennium of human upheaval and traces the path by which we have arrived at the frightening dilemmas that now confront us. McNeill moves with equal mastery from the crossbow--banned by the Church in 1139 as too lethal for Christians ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Hitler: 1889-1936: Hubris more books like this by Ian Kershaw, Bar Ian Kershaw's "Hitler" allows us to come closer than ever before to a serious understanding of the man and of the catastrophic sequence of events which allowed a bizarre misfit to climb from a Viennese dosshouse to leadership of one of Europe's most sophisticated countries. With extraordinary skill and vividness, drawing on a huge range of sources ... see all copies from $3.24! new only from $13.20! \| first editions \| SVS

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