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Before there was American Sniper Chris Kyle, there was Adelbert "Bert" Waldron. Waldron had over 109 confirmed kills in the Vietnam War. He received two Distinguished Service Crosses as well as a Silver Star for his exploits and heroism during the war. Yet he remains largely unknown to the public. This book discusses some of the mystery and myths regarding Waldron, his number of his kills, the reasons behind his questionable discharge, and his shady dealings with international arms dealer Mitchell Werbell III.

In researching the competition for who had the longest distance kill in military history, the majority of laymen would expect to see a Navy SEAL or a Marine heading the top of the list. A little research, however, shows the top three long-shot kills are Craig Harrison (United Kingdom), Rob Furlong (Canada), and Arron Perry (Canada). The late Chris Kyle, of American Sniper fame, is eighth on the list. There is a South African Special Forces sniper that is sixth on the list whose name is withheld as is a Norwegian Army sniper.

Jim is a former Australian Commando Intelligence Operative that had once lost his way. He now works in Brisbane as an authour, speaker and fitness consultant. His autobiography, Underworld Commando, leaps out of a 1980s Kings Cross world of crime, corrupt police, commandos, and some of the most notorious, infamous mob identities in Australian crime history.

How does it feel to walk through a human corridor of 1400 Korean guerrilla soldiers, who present arms and shout "T'ujaeng!" as you walk the mile to the port on your last day of tour in the Korean Conflict? To the hero of this book, Peter Smith, it felt like he achieved his first major goal in life - To "command a unit in Uncle Sam's Army." Faithful Devotion is about Peter's life struggle to keep America free from Communist. His 26 year military career, takes the reader to Port Said, Egypt, where Peter is under cover as vice consul. To Bangkok, Thailand, as an undercover spy, to Vietnam as a...

ISIS Dusk follows the SAS's final push along with other Special Forces to remove ISIS from Iraq. Working with Iraqi and Kurdish forces as well as other special forces teams such as Delta Force. The SAS has been involved in a fierce and bitter battle against a tenacious enemy who have used tactics and doctrine not too dissimilar to the Taliban and al- Qaeda. Taking it to a new level of terror and oppression, planning a plethora of horrific attacks on the western world some of which have been successful. Some of the SAS operations have been performed at the last minute in an attempt to rescue...

Narrated for the listener who craves the untold truth behind black ops, elite training, and modern psychological warfare. They don’t wear medals. They don’t have names. They don’t officially exist. Forged in Fire is the raw, unfiltered truth of what it takes to become one of the world’s most elite and secretive operatives—a shadow warrior forged not in glory, but in chaos, silence, and suffering. Go beyond the surface-level stories of Navy SEALs, Delta Force, and CIA black ops.

Imagine a late summer night in July, where Lt. Colonel Dan Preston is wrapping up a grueling day at work. But Lt. Colonel Preston's "office" is unlike any other - he's a pilot of the Lockheed U-2 aircraft, soaring above 70,000 feet along the highly fortified DMZ that divides North and South Korea. As night falls, missiles begin to fly. He faces a daunting enemy, fighting to survive alone and deep behind enemy lines. With no immediate help from his country, Lt. Colonel Preston must navigate his way back to safety.

A group of U.S. soldiers emailed their observations and experiences from Iraq and their candid opinions on fighting an insurgency. This book is the result. This startling collection of emails is a thoughtful and compelling narrative that carries the reader from the alleys and city streets to the homes of long-suffering Iraqis, and from the soldiers’ concrete bunkers to the “majestic” army base.

1943. Major-General Orde Wingate startles the military world by commanding a daring raid in the heart of Japanese-occupied Burma. But this was just the beginning. In the following year, Wingate spearheaded an even more ambitious operation, flying 10,000 men and 1,000 animals behind Japanese lines to disrupt communications and harass the Japanese forces. With close tactical support from Colonel Philip Cochran, Chindit was the name given to these operations and the men who made them happen. This is their story, told by one man who was at the heart of it all.

The famous 'Surrender' in Bavaria of the Nazi/NASA scientists, was staged, it has been cited as fact in all literature and film since the war, 76 years! But they just happened to 'surrender' to a translator accompanied by a film crew? This is the real story....

Mentale Stärke, unter Druck die Nerven bewahren und wenn es brenzlig oder gar lebensgefährlich wird, die klassischen Stärken eines Navy SEAL einsetzen. Der ehemalige Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine erklärt Übungen, Meditationspraktiken und Konzentrationstechniken, mit denen jeder sich geistige Stärke, emotionale Robustheit und eine sichere Intuition aneignen kann. Der Autor hilft dabei, die wichtigsten Ziele zu definieren, um dann konkrete Schritte einzuleiten, die zur Verwirklichung nötig sind. Dieses Hörbuch ist ein praktischer Leitfaden für all jene, die herausragende Leistungen bringen wollen.

Scottish-born but a Queenslander to the bone, Jock McLaren was a true Australian hero. As a prisoner he escaped twice, first from Changi and later from the infamous Sandakan POW camp in Borneo. After paddling a dugout canoe across open sea, he fought for two years with American-led Filipino guerrillas, his exploits so audacious the Japanese put a price on his head. At the helm of his 26-foot whaleboat, the Bastard, McLaren sailed brazenly into enemy-held harbours, wreaking havoc with his mortar and machine guns before heading back out to sea.

Staff Sergeant Melvin Morris is an honored veteran of the Vietnam War. He served almost 30 years in the United States Army and was even part of a Special Forces Group. Brave and excelling at his career in the military, Morris would do two tours of duty in Vietnam before retiring in 1985.

Milton Olive III is one of our American war heroes. He began his military career in the mid-1960s and after completing basic training, became part of an infantry battalion in Vietnam. In the midst of battle, Olive sacrificed his own life for those of his comrades. He covered a grenade with his body, thus minimizing injury and saving the lives of the four others in his squad. As a result, Olive lost his life in battle and was later bestowed the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest military recognition one can receive in war.

The Benghazi crisis that occurred exactly 11 years after September 11, 2001 led to the loss of the US ambassador, Christopher Stevens and, hence, stands as one of the worst attacks against the US. This book goes beyond the events of September 11, 2012. It explores what went wrong; the things that could have been prevented; the best kept secrets of CIA operations abroad; and presents recommendations that may avoid the loss of more lives as the inevitable war against terror rages on.

Clint Emerson is the only SEAL ever inducted into the International Spy Museum. Operating from the shadows, with an instinct for running towards trouble, his unique skill set made him the perfect hybrid of elite and modern-day counterintelligence agent. Emerson spent his career on the bleeding edge of intelligence and operations, often specializing in solo missions that took advantage of subterfuge, improvisation, the best in recon and surveillance tech and even elements of Hollywood disguise to combat the changing global battlefield.

Imagine a world without natural light, where you can barely stand up straight for fear of knocking your head, where you have no idea of where in the world you are or what time of day it is, where you sleep in a coffin-size bunk and sometimes eat a full roast for breakfast. Now imagine sharing that world with 140 other sweaty bodies, crammed into a 430ft x 33ft steel tube, 300ft underwater, for up to 90 days at a time, with no possibility of escape.

The Special Air Service—the SAS—are known to be the greatest elite fighting force in the world. This book focuses on the most famous operations undertaken by the SAS from its inception during the Second World War to the present day, describing in dramatic detail the unit's most daring and memorable missions in trouble spots across the world. Revelatory and gripping, the author weaves together the extraordinary true stories of this brave fighting force, wherever they are in action.

World War II was by far one of the most significant wars of all time. Ripples of the splash this war made on history are still being felt today. Even more so than its predecessor, this was the most comprehensive global war. The focal point is the European battle front but there was just as much, if not more in Asia and even in Africa and the Americas.

"Green Shadows: A History of the Special Forces" is a comprehensive exploration of the origins, evolution, and significant contributions of the Green Berets. This book delves into the formation of the Special Forces, tracing their roots back to the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) and the First Special Service Force. It examines the pivotal role played by President John F. Kennedy in establishing the Green Berets as a unique and elite force within the military. The book also highlights the Green Berets' involvement in various global conflicts, including their crucial role in Vietnam and ...