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As young citizen-soldiers, we were naive about the air war over Europe and its lasting impact on our lives. Despite our fear, we felt compelled to fulfill our mission after volunteering for service. My hope is that this narrative honors the men I served with by revealing the truth of our experiences. John Luckadoo, hailing from Chattanooga, Tennessee, joined the military following the attack on Pearl Harbor. As a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, he was assigned to the 100th Bomb Group in England. Between June and October 1943, he flew B-17 Flying Fortresses on bombing missions over France and Germany, aimed at crippling the Nazi war machine. With a shrapnel-torn Bible and his girlfriend’s silk stocking as talismans, Luckadoo faced intense Luftwaffe fire and freezing temperatures to complete twenty-five missions, far exceeding the survival rate of his peers, who rarely made it past twelve. To cope with the loss of fellow airmen, Luckadoo suppressed his emotions, focusing on his duties and recognizing that luck played a significant role in his survival. Acclaimed war correspondent Kevin Maurer draws from Luckadoo’s firsthand accounts to share a remarkable story of bravery and resilience, capturing the journey of a young man maturing amidst the chaos of the world's most devastating war.

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.

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.

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.

From the streets of Iraq to the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips in the Indian Ocean, and from the mountaintops of Afghanistan to the third floor of Osama Bin Laden's compound, operator Mark Owen of the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Development Group--commonly known as SEAL Team Six--has been a part of some of the most memorable special operations in history, as well as countless missions that never made headlines. No Easy Day puts readers alongside Owen and the other handpicked members of the twenty-four-man team as they train for the biggest mission of their lives. The blow-by-blow narrative of the assault, beginning with the helicopter crash that could have ended Owen's life straight through to the radio call confirming Bin Laden’s death, is an essential piece of modern history. In No Easy Day , Owen also takes readers onto the field of battle in America's ongoing War on Terror and details the selection and training process for one of the most elite units in the military. Owen's story draws on his youth in Alaska and describes the SEALs' quest to challenge themselves at the highest levels of physical and mental endurance. With boots-on-the-ground detail, Owen describes numerous previously unreported missions that illustrate the life and work of a SEAL and the evolution of the team after the events of September 11. In telling the true story of the SEALs whose talents, skills, experiences, and exceptional sacrifices led to one of the greatest victories in the War on Terror, Mark Owen honors the men who risk everything for our country, and he leaves readers with a deep understanding of the warriors who keep America safe.

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