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1) War stories
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Twelve-year-old Trevor Firestone loves playing war-based video games and he idolizes his great-grandfather Jacob who came home from World War II a celebrated hero; now ninety-three Jacob wants to retrace his journey in memory and reality and return to the small French village that his unit liberated, and Trevor is going with him -- but not everyone in the town want Jacob to come, and Trevor is going to learn an important lesson: real war is not a...
3) War Stories
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The 17th Airborne was one of five Airborne divisions activated by the United States during WWII. Although frequently overshadowed by the more famous 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, the 17th Airborne fought with distinction alongside them in the Battle of the Bulge. This book chronicles some of the experiences of the men of the 17th Airborne on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the division's activation.
4) War Stories
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A fascinating account of ordinary men and women swept up in the turbulence of conflict, War Stories tells the tales of thirty-four individuals who have pushed the boundaries of love, bravery, suffering, and terror beyond the imaginable.
These stories span three centuries and five continents. There is the courage of Edward Seager who survived the Charge of the Light Brigade; the cunning of Krystyna Skarbek, quick-thinking spy and saboteur during the...
5) War Stories
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Spiritual warfare is real, and it's sabotaging your life.
Sadly, most Christians don't recognize the enemy's lies. They listen to toxic narratives that rob them of a better life.
War Stories reveals the truth about spiritual warfare. Both biblical and practical, this book will help you recognize when you are under spiritual attack. Patrick Meyers shares stories from his life and ministry to show you how to win your own battles.
The enemy's warfare...
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Popular American writer Ambrose Bierce comes alive in the magnificent collection of short stories. Having been no stranger to the battlefield, Bierce draws upon his experience as a soldier and the stories he heard during the American Civil War in this collection. However, his tales do not happily reminisce about the good times; instead, Bierce's dry wit and love of the macabre guide his stories to much darker places. "Civil War Stories", includes...
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Seven War Stories presents the autobiography of a retired air force veteran who served in the Korean War, the conflict in Southeast Asia, and the Cuban crisis. Donald J. Meeks boyhood dream was to be a pilot in the air force a goal that was unattainable when he enlisted, as high school graduates were not being accepted into pilot training. He was determined to fly, however, and became a crewmember in numerous types of aircraft; trying many different...
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"Inspiring stories of courage and sacrifice by US Army and Marines during the Korean War."
The Korean war killed nearly 5 million people in a frozen hell of fire and blood.
Soldiers and Marines recount how they were thrown into a savage conflict on the war-torn Korean peninsula. Uncover their gritty, real-life stories of combat, courage, and bravery in a wild and ferocious land.
Follow the stories told from the front lines by these brave young men...
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With his trademark wit, C. P. Boyko's latest crop of stories explores power dynamics. An army doctor and an ambulance driver enter a civil war zone for very different reasons, new mothers face callous physicians, management and workers struggle for power in a dying factory, a high school teacher maneuvers for popularity, two enemy platoons joke and plot and attempt to destroy one another, and disgruntled students occupy university administration offices....
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The mainstream media are trying to discredit our victory in Iraq by saying there was no reason to take out Saddam. But Oliver North knows better. He was there. Embedded with Marine and Army units for FOX News Channel during Operation Iraqi Freedom, North (himself a decorated combat veteran) vividly tells the story his camera gave us glimpses of during the campaign to liberate Iraq. This updated edition features a new chapter detailing the events after...
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Born August 1944, shortly before the end of WWII, Jerry was always, fascinated by rumors of peace and prosperity. Unfortunately, he had siblings and cousins that constantly cracked him on the head and stole his allowance. He entered elementary school (called grade school in the old days) and soon found many friends, that also, cracked him on the head and stole his money. He led a life of poverty so severe he couldn't even afford, a camera to take...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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"The tenth volume of the critically-acclaimed new series from the Eisner-nominated creative team, Mike Carey and Peter Gross is the perfect jumping on point, as Tom Taylor is stranded at the beginning of all creation! Lost in the unwritten scenes of all the world's stories, Tom Taylor is headed back to reality -- and all the gods and beasts and monsters ever imagined can't stop him. But there's a toll on the road that may be too high for him or anyone...
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Bombshells volume 6
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1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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"Supergirl has finally found some peace, living in Harley Quinn's Circus in Leningrad alongside her fellow Bombshells and her clones, Power Girl and Superman. But the war is about to arrive right at her door. Killer Frost is marching an army of Nazis and mythical monsters to Leningrad to claim another of the Circus' residents--Raven, daughter of a demon and the key to unlocking a mystical power that will turn the tide of the war forever. As Zatanna...
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This is a truly incredible collection of stories about the battles of war, both on the front lines and behind the scenes. The authors range from ancient scribes like Julius Caesar to more modern masters like Theodore Roosevelt and Stephen Crane-you'll even find a story from the King James Bible to make this experience truly complete! These stories capture the dizzying variety of feelings and experiences that war inspires, from the devastating to the...
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After graduating from the University of Missouri in 1969 I was commissioned as an officer in the Marines. I served an interesting tour of duty in Southeast Asia in 1972, during which time I was in and out of six different countries including Vietnam. A greenhorn lieutenant when I landed, I was eventually promoted to captain. Because of my God given take charge personality and a few very junior officer notable accomplishments I found myself frequently...
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