soldiers

An illustrated introduction to the American Civil War that focuses on the soldiers, examining conditions, weaponry, and the strategies of the Southern and Union armies; discussing the role of the Navy and related topics; and including primary source materials, a time line, and other resources.

Benjamin Tupper, a captain in the Army National Guard, tells the story of his time in Afghanistan with the Embedded Training Teams and how, without much knowledge of Afghanistan culture or language, Tupper and his teams set out to train the newly formed Afghan National Army.

Describes the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan from 1979 to 1989, and argues that what most people think about the occupation is wrong, explaining how the Russian conscripts suffered badly from mismanagement and strategic errors, but they were never defeated on the battlefield, and withdrew in good order.

To combat growing insurrection, the United Nations Space Command creates Spartan II, a super-soldier program using seventy-five children abducted from their homes and sent to Reach for training. Among these is a six-year-old boy named John, who will rise above the rest due to superior speed, intelligence, and adaptability to become the galaxy's most legendary warrior.

Describes the "comfort women" who were forced into prostitution to serve the Japanese Imperial army during World War II, and examines Japan and the U.S. occupation forces roles in controlled prostitution.

A comprehensive history of warriors and soldiers throughout history with detailed photographs, maps, and illustrations of uniforms, weapons, and personal effects; as well as accounts of military training, tactics, and combat techniques.

"Can a single night define a man's life? From the summer of 1943 to early 1945, John Basilone was one of the most famous and admired people in America. As the first enlisted man to be awarded the Medal of Honor in World War II, for extraordinary bravery under fire at Guadalcanal, he toured the nation with movie stars, shared podiums with mayors and governors, shook the hands of thousands of citizens, and was even rumored to have made a romantic connection with a beautiful young actress. Why would a man who had proven his courage beyond any doubt, who had gone above and beyond the call of duty, and was reaping the rewards of his sacrifice beg his commanding officers to break with tradition and send a Medal of Honor winner back into combat? Legendary columnist James Brady explores this and many other puzzling questions in this thrilling and surprising biography. Hero of the Pacific tells the dramatic and compelling life story of a small-town boy who became one of World War II's greatest and best-known heroes, only to be forgotten after his death during another famous and hellish battle on Iwo Jima. You may never have heard of John Basilone, but once you read this powerful tale, you'll never forget him"--Publisher's description.

Eugene Sledge chronicles the experiences he had while fighting in the battles of Peleliu and Okinawa.