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Operations Of The Fifth Or Picton's Division In The Campaign Of Waterloo
by Anon Pickle Partners PublishingThis ebook is purpose built and is proof-read and re-type set from the original to provide an outstanding experience of reflowing text for an ebook reader. This account of the 1815 Belgium campaign, during the Hundred Days, is famous for its frequent quotation in nearly every study of that campaign. Written by an eye-witness to the battle of Waterloo and its aftermath, the pictures drawn by the writer are graphic of the violence of the battle and mighty clash of arms. Although jingoistic to the modern reader it provides reliable and valuable information on the campaign. The eye-witness has been identified by modern research to have been an officer in the 3rd Battalion 1st Regiment of Foot (Royals). Text taken from the United Service Journal 1841 Annotations - Pickle Partners Publishing
Operations Pastorius: Eight Nazi Spies Against America
by George J. DaschOperation Pastorius, originally published in 1959 as Eight Spies Against America, recounts the World War II story of the landing by submarine of eight Nazi spies on beaches on Long Island and Florida, equipped with explosives and a large amount of U.S. dollars. Their mission was to disrupt and destroy vital war manufacturing plants located in the Tennessee Valley and elsewhere in the United States. The book's author, and leader of the group that landed in New York, George J. Dasch, provides a first-hand account of his life, the training for the operation in Germany, and his subsequent capture, trial, and years-long, unsuccessful (and somewhat delusional) fight to clear his name.
Operations in North Africa and the Middle East, 1939–1942: Tobruk, Crete, Syria and East Africa (Despatches from the Front)
by Martin Mace John GrehanThe Middle East Command in the SecondWorld War covered a vast region, stretchingacross Egypt, Libya, Malta, Palestine andTransjordan, Cyprus, Sudan, Eritrea, most ofSyria and a small part of Iraq, and includedsome forty different languages. At one pointit also oversaw operations in Greece, Kenyaand British Somaliland. Its campaign area ranfor a thousand miles from the Jordan to theHorn of Africa.Initially under the leadership of General SirArchibald Wavell, Middle East Commandsearly actions were in contending with theItalian forces in Libya and Italian East Africa.He was soon distracted by the Germaninvasion of Greece and the subsequentdefence of, and withdrawal from, the Islandof Crete. With his attention turned fromNorth Africa to the gean, Italian forces inNorth Africa were able to hold their groundand even receive reinforcements in the formof Rommels Afrika Korps .Wavells despatches detail all of thesecampaigns up to July 1941, when he wassuperseded by General Claude Auchinleck.The Auk had to deal with the Anglo-FreeFrench invasion of Syria and Lebanon and thenationalist uprising in Iraq. His mainconcern, though, was with stoppingRommels advances through Libya. The Axisforces were eventually held close to theborder of Egypt at El Alamein. It was as faras Rommel would go and it marked the endof the long run of Axis successes in NorthAfrica.The despatches presented here form aunique collection of original reports from thecommanding officers in this widespread anddifficult region. This is the first time thesedocuments have been brought together in asingle volume
Operations in North Africa and the Middle East, 1942–1944: El Alamein, Tunisia, Algeria and Operation Torch (Despatches from the Front)
by Martin Mace John GrehanDespatches in this volume include the despatch fo the campaign from Alamein to Tunis, by Field Marshal the Viscount Alexander of Tunis. Deputy Commander-in-Chief Allied Forces North Africa; despatch on operation in the Western Desert December 1940 to February 1941, by General Sir Archibald P. Wavell, Commander-in-Chief British land Forces, Middle East; despatch on Operation Torch, the landings in North Africa, by Admiral of the Fleet Sir Andrew B. Cunningham; and the despatch in operations in North Africa November 1942 to May 1943, by Lieutenant-General K.A.N. Anderson, General Officer Commander-in-Chief, 1st Army. This unique collection of original documents will provide to be an inevitable resource for historians, students and all those interested in what was one of the most significant periods in British Military history.
Operations of the Allied Army Under the Duke of Brunswick: 1757 - 1766
by Charles Hotham-ThompsonThis work was originally published in 1764 and its author was a British officer who served with the Duke of Brunswick against the French as they moved north from the Rhine to push into Hanover. It is a detailed account of all operations, actions, and maneuvers. Seven battles are covered in detail and supported by maps. The original work has been modified to make following it on modern maps by correcting the spellings of German city names to their modern spellings, or, when they have been absorbed into larger cities that has been annotated. In addition, biographies of several of the Duke of Brunswick’s staff officers have been added. In the original form the author was anonymous, but he has been identified and his biography also included.
Operations of the Polish Army During the 1809 Campaign
by George Nafziger Roman SoltykAn eyewitness account of the 1809 campaign by the Polish Army.
Operative 66: Agent. Assassin. Traitor?
by Andy McDermottEVERY OPERATIVE KNOWS THE RULES.The mission comes first. You are a deniable asset. Betrayal is punished by death.'Operative 66 is an action-packed thrill ride...twists and turns that will keep you guessing at a blistering pace that never lets up.' ADAM HAMDY'A writer of almost cinematic talent' DAILY EXPRESS From the internationally bestselling author of the Wilde & Chase series comes an explosive new thriller - the perfect pulse-racing read for fans of LEE CHILD, DAVID BALDACCI, VINCE FLYNN and GREGG HURWITZ.Alex Reeve is Operative 66. A former special ops soldier and one of the UK's deadliest weapons, he is part of the secretive SC9 - an elite security service with a remit to neutralise the country's most dangerous enemies.But now Reeve is in the firing line. Accused of treason, Reeve is forced to flee as his team is instructed to eliminate the 'rogue asset' at any cost. Reeve must survive, alone and under the radar, with the full power of the state arrayed against him.He doesn't know why he's a target. Or who betrayed him. But if one man has the skills necessary to uncover the truth...it is Operative 66.
Operative 66: Agent. Assassin. Traitor? (Alex Reeve)
by Andy McDermottEVERY OPERATIVE KNOWS THE RULES.The mission comes first. You are a deniable asset. Betrayal is punished by death.'Operative 66 is an action-packed thrill ride...twists and turns that will keep you guessing at a blistering pace that never lets up.' ADAM HAMDY'A writer of almost cinematic talent' DAILY EXPRESS From the internationally bestselling author of the Wilde & Chase series comes an explosive new thriller - the perfect pulse-racing read for fans of LEE CHILD, DAVID BALDACCI, VINCE FLYNN and GREGG HURWITZ.Alex Reeve is Operative 66. A former special ops soldier and one of the UK's deadliest weapons, he is part of the secretive SC9 - an elite security service with a remit to neutralise the country's most dangerous enemies.But now Reeve is in the firing line. Accused of treason, Reeve is forced to flee as his team is instructed to eliminate the 'rogue asset' at any cost. Reeve must survive, alone and under the radar, with the full power of the state arrayed against him.He doesn't know why he's a target. Or who betrayed him. But if one man has the skills necessary to uncover the truth...it is Operative 66.
Operative 66: Agent. Assassin. Traitor? (Alex Reeve)
by Andy McDermottFormer special ops soldier Alex Reeve is OPERATIVE 66.One of the UK's deadliest weapons, he is part of the mysterious C6 - an elite and top-secret security service with a remit to neutralise the country's most dangerous enemies. But now Reeve is in the firing line. Framed as a traitor, Reeve is forced to flee as every operative is instructed to kill the 'rogue asset'. On the run from his own government, alone and under the radar, Reeve must survive off grid with fearsome assassins on his trail. He doesn't know why he's a target. Or who betrayed him. But if one man has the skills necessary to uncover the truth...it is Operative 66.From the international bestseller comes an explosive, action-packed new thriller series - the perfect pulse-racing read for fans of LEE CHILD, DAVID BALDACCI and GREGG HUWITZ.(P)2020 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Operatives, Spies, and Saboteurs: The Unknown Story of the Men and Women of World War II's OSS
by Patrick K. O'DonnellThe battles of World War II were won not only by the soldiers on the front lines, and not only by the generals and admirals, but also by the shadow warriors whose work is captured for the first time in Operatives, Spies, and Saboteurs. Thanks to the interviews and narrative skills of Patrick O'Donnell and to recent declassifications, an entire chapter of history can now be revealed. A hidden war -- a war of espionage, intrigue, and sabotage -- played out across the occupied territories of Europe, deep inside enemy lines. Supply lines were disrupted; crucial intelligence was obtained and relayed back to the Allies; resistance movements were organized. Sometimes, impromptu combat erupted; more often, the killing was silent and targeted. The full story of the Office of Strategic Services -- OSS, precursor to the CIA -- is a dramatic final chapter on one of history's most important conflicts. In a world made unrecognizable by the restrictions placed on the CIA today, OSS played fast and loose. Legendary chief "Wild Bill" Donovan created a formidable organization in short order, recruiting not only the best and brightest, but also the most fearless. His agents, both men and women, relied on guile, sex appeal, brains, and sheer guts to operate behind the lines, often in disguise, always in secret. Patrick O'Donnell, called "the next Studs Terkel" by bestselling author Hampton Sides, has made it his life's mission to capture untold stories of World War II before the last of its veterans passes away. He has succeeded in extracting stories from the toughest of men, the most elite of soldiers, and, now, the most secretive of all: the men and women of OSS. From former CIA director William Colby, who parachuted into Norway to sever rail lines, to Virginia Hall, who disguised herself as a milkmaid, joined the French Resistance, and became one of Germany's most wanted figures, the stories of OSS are worthy of great fiction. Yet the stories in this book are all true, carefully verified by O'Donnell's painstaking research. The agents of OSS did not earn public acclaim. There were no highly publicized medal ceremonies. But the full story of OSS reveals crucial work in espionage and sabotage, work that paved the way for the Allied invasions and disrupted the Axis defenses. Operatives, Spies, and Saboteurs proves that the hidden war was among the most dramatic and important elements of World War II.
Operator Down: A Pike Logan Thriller
by Brad TaylorFormer Special Forces Officer and New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor delivers a heart-pounding thriller where Pike Logan's search for a Mossad agent and ally puts him on a collision course with a ruthless military coup in Africa—and tests his loyalties to the Taskforce.It was to be a simple mission. Nothing more than assessing whether a merchant in the fabled Israeli Diamond Exchange was involved in a scheme that could potentially embarrass the state of Israel. But nothing is ever simple in the world of intelligence, as Aaron Bergman—a former leader of an elite direct action team under the Mossad—should have known. Executing the operation as a contractor, a cutout that gave the State of Israel plausible deniability, he disappears without a trace.Pike Logan and his team know none of this, but he’s tracking an American arms dealer in Tel Aviv who may—or may not—be attempting to sell sensitive nuclear weapons components to the highest bidder. When Pike’s team breaks up an attempt at killing Shoshana, Aaron’s partner, they stumble upon much more than they expected—a concerted conspiracy to topple a democratic African country.Beginning to untangle a web that extends through both the American and Israeli intelligence community, Pike is forced to choose between his Israeli friends and his Taskforce mission, even as the execution of the coup begins to form. At the heart of it is Aaron, and his disappearance is the one mistake the plotters made. Because Shoshana is the greatest killing machine the Mossad has ever produced, and she will stop at nothing to help Aaron, even if it means killing Pike Logan.
Operazione Broadsword (La guerra di Eve - Eroine del SOE #3)
by Hannah HoweOperazione Broadsword è il terzo libro nella serie La guerra di Eve - Eroine del SOE. Il libro può essere letto come romanzo indipendente. Tuttavia, per godere al massimo della serie consigliamo di leggere i libri in ordine. La guerra di Eve è una serie di dodici romanzi. Ogni libro contiene circa 20.000 parole e una storia completa. Ti preghiamo di notare che il prezzo nel corso della serie verrà stabilito al minimo e che l'arco narrativo di Eve giungerà a conclusione alla fine della serie. Mentre Mimi esaminava la sua radio, una figura emerse dalle tenebre. Tra i trenta e i quaranta anni, aveva delle spalle larghe e una stazza muscolosa mentre un naso fiero e dei baffi tagliati con cura dominavano il suo viso bellissimo. «I gufi sono rumorosi stanotte», disse l’uomo rivelando una voce benedetta da un profondo baritono. «Quando sei l’uccello più saggio, ti è permesso fare molto rumore», risposi io. Stabilite le nostre parole in codice, l’uomo si fece avanti e mi strinse la mano. La sua stretta di mano era decisa, e la sua contrattilità minacciava di staccarmi il braccio dalla spalla. «Io sono Jean-Claude», sorrise lui. «Jean-Claude Quiniou. Vi accompagnerò alla casa sicura e vi presenterò la famiglia Le Roux.» «Io sono Genevieve», dissi, «e questa è Lise.» Ovviamente usai i nostri pseudonimi, perché Eve e Mimi appartenevano a un’altra vita. I libri della serie in ordine: Operazione Zigzag Operazione Locksmith Operazione Broadsword Operation Treasure Operation Sherlock Operation Cameo Operation Rose Operation Watchmaker Operation Overlord Operation Jedburgh Operation Butterfly Operation Liberty
Operazione Locksmith: La guerra di Eve - Eroine del SOE (La guerra di Eve - Eroine del SOE #2)
by Hannah HoweLa guerra di Eve è una serie di dodici romanzi. Ogni libro contiene circa 20.000 parole e una storia completa. Ti preghiamo di notare che il prezzo nel corso della serie verrà stabilito al minimo e che l'arco narrativo di Eve giungerà a conclusione alla fine della serie. «Mi sembra di capire che lei desideri ritornare in Francia», disse l’uomo dietro la scrivania di mogano. «Esatto», dissi. «Le sue motivazioni?» chiese lui, lisciandosi gli angoli dei baffi. «Per fare la mia parte nello sforzo bellico», dissi, «per sconfiggere i nazisti e scoprire cos’è successo a mio marito.» «Sarebbe estremamente rischioso», disse l’uomo apparentemente fastidioso, «perfino suicida per una donna sola intraprendere una tale impresa. Tuttavia, c’è un’alternativa.» «Un’alternativa?» Mi corrucciai. «Sì. La faremo paracadutare, come una dei nostri. Ovviamente dovrà prima sottoporsi a un addestramento. Un addestramento rigoroso. Un addestramento top secret. Se fallisce, temo che ciò significherà un soggiorno in ghiacciaia, possibilmente fino alla fine della guerra.» «In ghiacciaia?» «Ma sono fiducioso che non arriverà a quel punto», disse lui ignorando la mia domanda. «Quando può iniziare?» Cominciai immediatamente. E durante il mio addestramento incontrai due persone che avrebbero ridefinito radicalmente la mia vita: Guy Samson e Mimi Duchamp. Scoprii anche dei segreti su me stessa, delle abilità oltre la mia immaginazione. Tuttavia, man mano che l’addestramento si intensificava, la stessa cosa successe alle situazioni che divennero troppo reali, finché non raggiunsero il punto in cui dovetti uccidere o essere uccisa.
Operazione Nimrod: L’Assedio all’Ambasciata Iraniana
by Russell PhillipsBasandosi su ricerche approfondite, Operazione Nimrod dissipa i miti e rivela la verità di quei sei lunghi giorni e del drammatico salvataggio che portò il SAS alla ribalta. <P><P> Il 29 aprile 1980 la polizia britannica aveva assicurato all'Iran che la sua ambasciata era al sicuro. Il giorno dopo dei terroristi presero d'assalto l'ambasciata e catturarono ventisei ostaggi. Con il governo iraniano disposto a lasciare che gli ostaggi divenissero martiri e il governo britannico disposto a trattare solo a fronte della resa dei terroristi, ventisei vite erano appese a un filo. <P><P> Ciò che seguì furono sei giorni di tensione e terrore. Tutto finì quando il SAS lanciò un'audace missione di salvataggio, trasmessa in diretta televisiva. Milioni di persone trattennero il respiro, in attesa di conoscere il risultato dell'Operazione Nimrod. <P><P> Compra questo libro per conoscere la verità su una delle missioni di soccorso più drammatiche mai condotte dal SAS.
Operazione Sherlock (La guerra di Eve, Eroine dell'SOE #5)
by Hannah Howe"Arthur è preoccupato per la nuova arma del terrore dei nazisti", disse Guy. " Dei razzi; hanno il potenziale per causare morte, distruzione e caos in Gran Bretagna. Vuole che localizziamo il sito di lancio in modo che la RAF possa bombardarlo". "Come possiamo farlo?" Chiesi. "La Resistenza a Parigi pensa di aver individuato il sito", disse Guy. "Arthur vuole che confermiamo i loro sospetti". "Perché la cellula Sherlock sul posto non se ne occupa?". Chiese Mimi. "Recentemente", disse Guy, "la Gestapo ha catturato il loro operatore radio. La loro rete è nel caos. La fiducia è ai minimi". Guardai Mimi e notai i suoi lineamenti bianchi e tirati. Come nostra operatrice radio, viveva sotto costante stress; ogni trasmissione rappresentava una potenziale cattura. Un viaggio a Parigi sembrava meraviglioso. Tuttavia, l'espressione preoccupata di Mimi mi ricordò che stavamo viaggiando verso il pericolo, potenzialmente verso la morte.
Operazione Zigzag: Primo libro de La guerra di Eve - Eroine del SOE
by Hannah HoweLa guerra di Eve è una serie di dodici romanzi. Ogni libro contiene circa 20.000 parole e una storia completa. Ti preghiamo di notare che il prezzo nel corso della serie verrà stabilito al minimo e che l'arco narrativo di Eve giungerà a conclusione alla fine della serie. Marsiglia, Dicembre 1942 «Siamo nei guai,» disse Vincent. «La Gestapo ha catturato un agente britannico, col nome in codice di Zigzag. L’hanno acciuffato tramite i documenti falsi, l’unica cosa è che non hanno ancora scoperto la sua vera identità. Ma lo faranno. E lui parlerà. Lo fanno tutti alla fine. E quando parlerà rivelerà i segreti che distruggeranno le reti di resistenza locale, inclusa la nostra. Ma c’è una via d’uscita, attraverso una guardia. È aperto alle tangenti. Vorremmo che tu, Eve, incontrassi la guardia. La corromperai, tirerai fuori Zigzag dalla prigione della Gestapo e poi lo porterai sul passo alpino verso la Spagna.» «Perché io?» Chiesi. «Perché hai aiutato a creare la rete di fuga. E conosci i sentieri alpini come le tue tasche. Inoltre, in quanto moglie dello stimato imprenditore Michel Beringar, sei al di sopra di ogni sospetto.» Lanciai un’occhiata a Michel. Dallo sguardo severo che aveva in volto, capii che non era felice. Assumermi questo rischio era troppo? E quanto a me al di sopra di ogni sospetto...la Gestapo mi stava seguendo e intercettava le mie telefonate. Da ragazzina ero scappata via di casa. Da adolescente avevo girato il mondo, tirando avanti grazie al mio ingegno Da giornalista ero stata testimone di atrocità inflitte in nome del fascismo. Da membro della Resistenza, avevo visto la paura e l'avevo fissata negli occhi. Negli ultimi trent’anni avevo vissuto una vita piena. Potevo farcela. Eppure, mentre esprimevo il mio consenso sapevo che la mia vita a Marsiglia, la mia vita con Michel, non sarebbe più stata la stessa.
Operação Nimrod: O Cerco à Embaixada Iraniana
by Russell Phillips Michel PinheiroEm 29 de abril de 1980, a polícia britânica assegurava que sua embaixada era segura. No dia seguinte, terroristas invadem a embaixada e tomam vinte e seis reféns. Com o governo iraniano disposto a deixar os reféns se tornarem mártires, e o governo britânico só se dispondo a falar se os terroristas se rendessem, vinte e seis vidas pendiam na balança. O que se seguiu foram seus dias de tensão e terror. Que finalmente acabaram quando a SAS lançou uma ousada missão de resgate, transmitida ao vivo pela televisão. Milhões prenderam sua respiração, aguardando para ver o resultado da Operação Nimrod.
Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb: Young Readers Edition of AMERICAN PROMETHEUS: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
by Kai Bird Martin J. SherwinA young readers edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus was the inspiration for the blockbuster film, Oppenheimer.This brand-new edition introduces the next generation to one of the twentieth century's most iconic and complex global figures.J. Robert Oppenheimer was a brilliant physicist who led the American effort to build the atomic bomb during World War II, and who later found himself confronting the moral consequences of the revolutionary weapon he helped create. Readers of all ages will witness the rise and fall of a scientific and historical icon in this masterful new edition. Exploring his childhood, his secret work on the bomb, his central role in the Cold War, and his tragic downfall, this quintessential biography is history at its finest. Filled with dozens of photographs and updated information, this riveting and deeply informative account is now available to a middle and high school audience.
Opportunities Gained And Lost: J. E. B. Stuart’s Cavalry Operations In The Seven Days Campaign
by Major James R. SmithThis study evaluates Confederate cavalry operations 12 June to 3 July 1862, as a prelude to and as a part of the "Seven Days Campaign." General Robert E. Lee's Seven Days Campaign succeeded in defeating a Union offensive aimed at Richmond, Virginia and served as an important turning point in the American Civil War. The thesis seeks to determine the substantive contributions General J. E. B. Stuart's cavalry brigade made to this Confederate victory, as well as to assess the strengths and shortcomings of his particular style of mounted employmentStuart launched an armed reconnaissance 12-15 June 1862 known thereafter as the "Chickahominy Raid" that provided intelligence vital to General Lee's success in the campaign and helped to bolster sagging Confederate morale. This was the first of the Confederate cavalry leader's renowned "raids," a style of operation that would be adopted by other Confederate mounted units and the Union cavalry as well. Stuart also attempted to strike out independently during the Seven Days Campaign itself, but his activities in this regard were not well synchronized with the rest of Lee's army. As a result, Stuart missed opportunities to play a more decisive role in the battles outside Richmond.
Opportunities Lost: Prelude To Chickamauga
by Major Mark A. SamsonThis study investigates the history of the Confederate Army of Tennessee from formation under command of Braxton Bragg through the eve of Chickamauga. The specific question to be answered is whether the Army of Tennessee was presented opportunities to destroy the Union Army of the Cumberland prior to Chickamauga, and if so why they were not taken advantage of. Answering this question requires an examination of the history of the Army of Tennessee prior to September 1863, with emphasis on Braxton Bragg's personality and abilities.Between September 9th and 10th 1863 Bragg had a concrete opportunity to destroy a large part of the Army of the Cumberland in McLemore's Cove, and over succeeding days he identified other favorable situations that might have led to successful attacks on isolated Union Corps. He was, however, unable to orchestrate a successful strike against the separated Federal units. A key contributor to the failures was the poor Confederate command climate that had developed in the Army of Tennessee over the preceding year. Bragg's Corps commanders and some Division commanders lacked confidence in Bragg's abilities. This led them to hesitate when prompt obedience was called for. Bragg himself grew frustrated by his inability to compel heartfelt cooperation from his principal subordinates and became unwilling to take a bold risk when opportunity appeared.
Opportunity In Danger: Manstein’s East Front Strategy From 19 November 1942 To 18 March 1943
by Lt. Steven B. Bolstad USNIn the 1990s the United States Armed Forces will be asked by its leaders to do more with less. This represents a significant turn from the policies of the last decade. During World War Two the German Army operated effectively under similar policy constraints. There are many lessons in strategic planning that can be learned from Field Marshal Erich von Manstein's operations during the Winter of 1942-43. He was able to grasp tremendous opportunity amid extreme strategic danger. He decisively changed the strategic situation on the Eastern Front over a four month period. This thesis addresses the following questions. What factors enabled him to operate so effectively? What hindered him? What decisions did he make, when and why? How might leaders today make similar decisions under similar circumstances and be as successful? The answers to these questions will be of great value to the United States Armed Forces as they restructure themselves for the 1990s.
Oppose Any Foe: The Rise of America's Special Operations Forces
by Mark MoyarOppose Any Foe is the epic story of America's most elite warriors: the Special Operations Forces. Born as small appendages to the conventional armies of World War II, the Special Operations Forces have grown into a behemoth of 70,000 troops, including Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces, Air Force Night Stalkers, Special Operations Marines, Rangers, and Delta Force. Weaving together their triumphs and tribulations, acclaimed historian Mark Moyar introduces a colorful cast of military men, brimming with exceptional talent, courage and selflessness.In a nation where the military is the most popular institution, America's Special Operations Forces have become the most popular members of the military. Through nighttime raids on enemy compounds and combat advising of resistance movements, special operators have etched their names into the nation's registry of heroes. Yet the public knows little of the journey that they took to reach these heights, a journey that was neither easy nor glamorous.Fighting an uphill battle for most of their seventy-five year history, the Special Operations Forces slipped on many an occasion, and fell far on several. Presidents from Franklin Roosevelt to Barack Obama have enthusiastically championed Special Operations Forces, but their enthusiasm has often surpassed their understanding, resulting in misuse or overuse of the troops. Lacking clearly defined missions, Special Operations Forces have had to reinvent themselves time and again to prove their value in the face of fierce critics-many of them from the conventional military, which from the start opposed the segregation of talent in special units.Highlighting both the heroism of America's most elite soldiers and the controversies surrounding their meteoric growth, Oppose Any Foe presents the first comprehensive history of these special warriors and their daring missions. It is essential reading for anyone interested in America's military history-and the future of warfare.
Opposing Oaths (Ghosts in the Yew #2)
by Blake Hausladen“Ghosts in the Yew gave me the same feeling as another book I read last year en thoroughly enjoyed: The Pillars of the Earth". – Draumr Kopa Fantasy Book BlogThis novella is part two of Ghosts in the Yew, also available as a collection.As Barok’s history is revealed, loyalty is questioned, and allies must choose.“You are either a friend of a foe. Barok is an heir to two thrones. We serve a man like no other in all the history of Zoviya.”Magic begins to grow in this epic fantasy surrounded by the mystery of old gods, blood magic, and statecraft. Ignited by redemption and conquest, this journey will test their struggles to survive and will put them at odds with their families, their nation, and the very powers that shaped the world. But, this story is bigger than these things.It’s bigger than all of us.You can read the trilogy in full volumes, or broken up into five novellas each.The Vestal Series1. Ghosts in the Yew Novella 1 - Beyond the Edge Novella 2 - Opposing Oaths Novella 3 - Reckless Borders Novella 4 - Bayen's Women Novella 5 - Falling Tides2. Native Silver Novella 1 - Sutler's Road Novella 2 - Forgotten Stairs Novella 3 - Thrall's Wine Novella 4 - Corsair Princess Novella 5 - Tanayon Born 3. The Vastness Novella 1 - Silent Rebellion Novella 2 - The River War Novella 3 - The Blinded Novella 4 - Crimson Valley Novella 5 - Singer's Reward"The author has clearly done his research in writing this book, and I was very impressed with his description of the rebuilding of the nation of Enhedu. Mostly though, he has created characters who go through harrowing ordeals that you latch onto and care deeply about. Oh, and the battles he describes are epic and will leave you on the edge of your seat.” – Sam, Goodreads
Opposing Perspectives on the Drone Debate
by Bradley Jay StrawserDoes the lethal use of drones pose any new or difficult moral problems? Or is the controversy over these weapons merely a distraction from deeper questions regarding the justice of war and the United States' bellicose foreign policy? Opposing Perspectives on the Drone Debate pulls no punches in answering these questions as five scholars square off in a lively debate over the ethics of drones and their contentious use in a point-counterpoint debate. The contributing authors are some of the foremost thinkers in international affairs today, spanning the disciplines of philosophy, sociology, political science, and law. Topics debated range from the US's contested policy of so-called "targeted killing" in Pakistan's tribal regions to fears over the damaging effects such weaponry has on our democratic institutions to the more abstract moral questions raised by killing via remote control such as the duty to capture over kill.
Opposing the Crusader State: Alternatives to Global Interventionism
by Robert Higgs Carl P. CloseOpposing the Crusader State: Alternatives to Global Interventionism, edited by Robert Higgs and Carl Close, examines the history of American noninterventionism and its relevance in today's world.For more than a century U.S. foreign policy—whether conducted by Democrats or Republicans, liberals or conservatives—has been based on the assumption that Americans' interests are served best by intervening abroad to secure open markets for U.S. exports, fight potential enemies far from American shores, or engage in democratic nation building. Before the twentieth century, however, a foreign policy of nonintervention was widely considered more desirable, and Washington&’s and Jefferson's advice that the republic avoid foreign entanglements was largely heeded. Arguing that interventionism is not an appropriate &“default setting&” for U.S. foreign policy, the book&’s contributors clarify widespread misunderstandings about noninterventionism, question the wisdom of nation building, debate the validity of democratic-peace theory, and make the case for pursuing a peace strategy based on private-property rights and free trade. "Readers will come away from this book with a richer understanding of the noninterventionist movements in U.S. history," write Higgs and Close in the book&’s introduction. "Most important, perhaps, they will have a firmer understanding of why many classical liberals embrace the strengthening of commercial ties between all countries as a means of avoiding war."