A story of siege, massacre and survival
Mowbray Thompson was an officer -stationed at Cawnpore with Wheeler's command within the Indian North Eastern province of Oudh during 1857-the year of the outbreak of the Great Indian Mutiny. The tiny Cawnpore garrison was soon attacked-principally by elements of the Native Bengal Army-and withdrew to occupy an entirely unsuitable and ultimately impossible to defend position. After a period of bloody battle, costly in the lives of soldiers and civilians alike the situation seemed hopeless. Then an offer of honourable surrender appeared to offer the miracle of salvation. But the nightmare of the defenders of Cawnpore was about to escalate to levels of unimagined horror. A series of atrocities was about to befall them that were so terrible that they would become a rallying cry for Blood Vengeance throughout the British empire. This is story of one man-told in his own words-who lived through those terrible days.

"I am proud to know Dr. E. Bruce Heilman as a Marine, educator and friend. He is a man of great character and the embodiment of our Core Values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Drawing "inspiration" from his rural upbringing and his Marine Corps service as a sergeant during World War II, Dr. Heilman's career in higher education and his successes as president and chancellor of a college and university are testimony to what determination and motivation can do. His leadership as a member and chairman of the boards for both the Marine Corps University and the Marine Military Academy, combined with his service on the boards of the Marine Heritage Foundation and the Marine Association have dramatically improved our Corps and speak volumes to his legacy as a leader, educator and Marine Corps visionary. He is a founder and member of the Commandant's Circle in the Museum of the Marines, and remains active in Marine Corps aff airs. In summary, I can off er Dr. Heilman no greater compliment than to say he is a great American, a tremendous family man, and an outstanding Marine Semper Fi " - Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James T. Conway "While living up to his own high values, Bruce worked his way up so many ladders that he may have lost count." - Dr. Edward J. Boling, President Emeritus, University of Tennessee

Sit back, relax, and lose yourself in the fascinating life adventures of a real human being, a person like you and me. As you do, you'll embark on a familiar, satisfying, and often exhilarating journey of love, joy, sorrow, achievement and self-discovery.
Gary H. Fowler is a Vietnam veteran. He has worked on most of the United States Navy's aircraft carriers, and for years he worked in direct service to several Presidents of the United States. At the time of this publication he works as a scientific photographer. He is a loved and dedicated father, son, brother, and friend, and perhaps most importantly, he is a dedicated Born Again Christian.
Gary's beloved mother asked him to write a book detailing his life experiences. This is such a book. He writes not only about the above mentioned events, but many others as well. In all cases he tells the truth of his life as he remembers it, even when some of it involves "the good, the bad, and the ugly" that may be more than his mother cared to know.
A Walk Through Time is a book of life stories dating back to 18 August 1942 when he was born, written in sixty-five memoirs, at the request of a mother who loves her son and wants the world to know him better. It is a gift to Gary's mother and a gift to you as well. It will make you laugh and cry, and you will recognize yourself in its pages. It is proof that there are no "ordinary" people and that we each have unique and important stories to tell.

In this comprehensive, balanced examination of Argentina's "Dirty War," Lewis analyzes the causes, describes the ideologies that motivated both sides, and explores the consequences of all-or-nothing politics. The military and guerrillas may seem marginal today, but Lewis questions whether the "Dirty War" is really over. Lewis traces the Dirty War's origins back to military interventions in the 1930s and 1940s, and the rise of General Juan Peron's populist regime, which resulted in the polarization of Argentine society. Peron's overthrow by the military in 1955 only heightened social conflict by producing a resistance movement out of which several guerrilla organizations would soon emerge. The ideologies, terrorist tactics, and internal dynamics of those underground groups are examined in detail, as well as their links to other movements in Argentina and abroad. The guerrillas reached the height of their influence when the military withdrew from power in 1973 and turned over the government to Peron's puppet president, Hector Campora. They quickly found themselves in opposition again after Peron returned from exile, and as Peronism dissolved into factions after Peron's death, the military prepared to take power again, inspired by a new "National Security Doctrine." The origins of this ideology in U.S. Cold War doctrine and in French "revolutionary war" doctrine are fully explored because the Argentine military's "Dirty War" strategy and tactics grew directly out of these ideas. The arrests, the treatment of prisoners, and the mindset of the interrogators are treated in detail. Special attention is given to the anti-guerrilla war in Tucuman's jungles, the strange history of David Graiver(the guerrillas' banker) and the Timerman case. In the concluding section of the book, Lewis describes the intrigues that undermined the military regime, its retreat from power, and the human rights trials that were held under the new democratic government. Those trials eventually were stopped by military revolts. Presidential pardons followed and have left Argentina divided once more. This is an important survey for scholars and students of Latin American politics, contemporary history, and civil-military relations.

Ken Sibanda Hannibal the Great: Hannibal Born. Series 1 of 3: Graphic Novel Hannibal Barca rises from the defeat of Carthage to reclaim his honor. Hannibal the Great: Hannibal Born The tide shifts as Hannibal Barca, the boy with a lion's heart, leaves Carthage headed to Spain. Born into the Barcid family, a young Hannibal moves to Spain to escape from the first Punic War. Here, Hannibal finds a new home, a New Carthage, from the old Carthage. In time, the young boy grows up to assume the mantle and the center of history. But first, he must be truly born. Movie teaser - Hannibal the Great: Hannibal Born http: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=asmtC4YXHKM Movie teaser - Hannibal the Great: Hannibal Born http: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=asmtC4YXHKM

This is the story of Ted (Roosevelt) Sullen, a Sharecroppers Son. In the story of his life and upbringing, you learn that real American spirit comes in all packages. He overcame his tough upbringing in the rural south only to endure the horrors of Vietnam but never let any of it dampen his internal light. This book teaches you that there are Heroes walking among us every day, if we just take the time to look. "A touching and heartfelt story of a man who overcame many obstacles but didn't see it that way. He kept moving forward with his entire heart and lived life to the fullest I loved this story I am going to share this story with my four children because I want them to know how life was for some and how they can overcome anything in life and still succeed " Michelle Glover Author of "Hot Button Motivation" "A Sharecroppers Son is a celebration of enormous fortitude not only for Ted, but for the Author as well. Enlightening, poignant and compelling, Ted's personal story of perseverance, touched my heart and reminded me why this life is worth living. He is an amazing man and a true champion, with a wonderful story to tell. Not only did this book capture my heart, but it will capture yours." Cynthia Sharp Author of "P.S. You are Loved" "Ted's is a beautiful, amazing life story. As much as I enjoyed the process, I turned each page with more and more inspiration drawn from his passion and compassion. He epitomizes selflessness. Right from the first chapter he looks beyond his circumstances with both inner-peace and strength." Cynthia Askew Editor

An unusual perspective on the Crimean War
The author of this book-a Polish officer reluctantly serving with the Russian Army-has left us a revealing account of the war in the Crimea from the perspective of life within the 'enemy' camp. The nature of service in the Imperial Army is described in graphic detail. It was harsh for the men and the author had to struggle against distrust and prejudice against his nationality. Nevertheless, this book provides vital insights into the battles of The Alma, Inkerman, Balaclava and the siege of the city of Sebastopol itself. This is the first Leonaur book to cover this important war of the mid-nineteenth century and will be sure to interest it's many students.

Central Florida police officer Charles M. Grist is one of the few Vietnam veterans to have served as an enlisted soldier in the Iraq war. In 2004, he volunteered to be the sergeant-in-charge of the protective service detail for an Army Reserve general in Baghdad.

Grist and his unit, the C.O.B.R.A. Team, were based inside Baghdad's Green Zone, but their travels with the general led them along the deadly roads of Baghdad, to the throne of Nebuchadnezzar in Babylon, and through the picturesque hills of Kurdistan. It was a fast-paced life of high adventure, filled with convoys, mortar or rocket attacks, and the constant threats of ambushes or improvised explosive devices.

As a Vietnam veteran, Grist knew that Operation Iraqi Freedom would be his last war. He used his daily journal to record his team's wartime experiences, to document the events that shaped Iraq in 2004, and to preserve the heroic deeds of some of the Army Reserve and National Guard warrior-citizens with whom he served. That journal became the basis for this book.

The explosion of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, in December 1988, should never have happened. Wallis, who has extensive, direct, personal knowledge of aviation security matters gained from his position at the crossroads of security information and the industry's endeavors to combat aviation terrorism, had warned the industry one year before the bombing that the interline element of baggage represented the prime opportunity for terrorist activity and had urged the adoption of passenger and baggage matching, a system that he had helped to develop. Mandated by the FAA for use at high risk airports, it was the feature missing from Pan AM's activity at Frankfort, an omission so cruelly exploited by the bombers. Wallis argues that the priority given by governments to technological solutions to the continuing terrorist threat puts the flying public at unnecessary risk every day.

This volume brings together all of the facts surrounding the sabotage of Flight 103, including the investigation and the civil litigation in which so much of the story unfolded for the first time. It uncovers the fundamental weaknesses in Pan AM's communication and management policies. Wallis supports the policy that politics are politics and explores the possibility that U.S. and U.K. policy towards a neutral trial for the two Libyans indicted for the bombing, which may have been affected by the wider scenario of Middle East politics rather than simple justice for the victims of Lockerbie. Although the tragedy has led to improvements in defense technology for use against acts of aviation sabotage, these methods have yet to be applied universally.

Originally published in 1911. Author: Major A. C. Lovett Language: English Keywords: History Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Soldier In Paradise is a novel salivating in the human experience of living, dying, and war. Steven S. Cullen's concise and detailed writing creates the perfect platform for a reader to understand the physical, emotional, and unique concept of life during and after war. This story follows the direct experience and reality of young man's journey. Although the characters names and information are counterfeit, the storyline and testimony are based on true events from this author occurrenc