Lee Mandel is een gepensioneerde arts en historicus van de Amerikaanse marine wiens schrijven diep ingaat op complexe historische verhalen en persoonlijke reizen. Zijn werk verkent thema's als conflict, geloof en de menselijke geest door middel van nauwgezet onderzochte biografieën en fictieve verslagen. Mandel's aanpak combineert zijn medische en historische expertise om diepgaande inzichten te bieden in de levens van zijn onderwerpen en de tijdperken waarin zij leefden.
A master sailor when he was barely in his twenties, Sterling Hayden (1916-1986) became an overnight film star despite having no training in acting. This volume details the life and career of this important hollywood actor. číst celé
Set in 1905, the narrative follows Lieutenant Stephen Morrison, a naval officer on a covert mission from President Theodore Roosevelt. Partnering with British agent Sidney Reilly, Morrison is tasked with the audacious goal of kidnapping Tsar Nicholas II to prevent him from undermining the Portsmouth Peace conference. The novel intricately weaves historical events and espionage, exploring themes of loyalty and the complexities of international politics during a tense period.
Rabbi Roland Gittelsohn from Pulpit to the U.S. Marine Corps' Bloodiest Battle
Set against the backdrop of World War II, a distinguished rabbi transforms from a pacifist scholar to a Navy chaplain following Pearl Harbor. As the first rabbi with the Marine Corps, he witnesses the harrowing battle of Iwo Jima. His experiences culminate in a powerful speech at the dedication of the 5th Marine Division cemetery, earning it the title of "the Gettysburg Address of World War II." The narrative explores themes of faith, sacrifice, and the profound impact of war on personal beliefs.