Mark Owen Boeken

From the streets of Iraq to the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips in the Indian Ocean, and the mountaintops of Afghanistan to Osama Bin Laden's compound, operator Mark Owen of SEAL Team Six has participated in some of the most significant special operations in history, alongside countless unreported missions. The narrative places readers with Owen and his twenty-four-man team as they prepare for their most critical mission. The detailed account of the assault, starting with a helicopter crash that nearly ended Owen’s life to the radio call confirming Bin Laden’s death, serves as a vital piece of modern history. Owen also provides insights into the battlefield experiences of America's ongoing War on Terror and the rigorous selection and training process for one of the military's elite units. Drawing from his youth in Alaska, he shares the SEALs' pursuit of extreme physical and mental challenges. With firsthand accounts, Owen recounts numerous previously undisclosed missions that showcase the life of a SEAL and the team's evolution post-September 11. By telling the true story of the SEALs' remarkable skills and sacrifices, Owen honors the men who risk everything for their country, offering readers a profound understanding of the warriors dedicated to keeping America safe.

Mark Owen's instant bestseller, No Easy Day, focused on the high-profile targets and headline-grabbing chapters of the author's 13 years as a Navy SEAL. His follow-up, No Hero, offers a rare counterpoint: an intimate account of Owen's most personally meaningful missions, missions that never made headlines, including the moments in which he learned the most about himself and his teammates in both success and failure. Owen offers readers a close up view of the experiences and values that make Mark Owen and the SEALs he served with so capable.

In late December 1941, General Douglas MacArthur, taken by surprise by the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, retreats to Corregidor, a rocky island fortress. Months later, under presidential orders, he is secretly evacuated, leaving his troops behind—a painful decision for a proud leader who has always defended his men. He vows, "I shall return," but the shame of Corregidor earns him the nickname "Dugout Doug." By early 1945, MacArthur is back, focused on reclaiming the island. He enlists the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, a skilled airborne unit, to jump onto Corregidor, which is heavily fortified by 6,700 Japanese soldiers prepared to fight fiercely. Through firsthand accounts and interviews with veterans, acclaimed war correspondent Kevin Maurer reveals a remarkable story of bravery and heroism during this pivotal yet often overlooked battle in the Pacific War. This narrative highlights the extraordinary courage of soldiers who, through sacrifice and determination, ultimately restore General MacArthur’s honor.

Paperback 63 pages Games Workshop; paperback / softback edition English 1841544108 978-1841544106

Život a práce člena týmu SEAL. Po bestselleru popisujícím misi vedoucí k zabití bin Ládina Nelehký den přichází bývalý člen jednotky amerického námořnictva Navy SEAL Mark Owen se svou druhou knihou, v níž předkládá čtenáři nejniternější zážitky ze svých misí, které ho nejvíce zasáhly a měly vliv na to, jaký člověk se z něj stal.