Strike Swiftly Korea 1950-1953


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An overview of the 70th from the Armored School at Fort Knox, Kentucky in July 1950, to when it was alerted and then sent to fight in the Korean War. Arriving in Korea in August, 1950, the 70th was attached to the 1st Cavalry Division and immediately sent into combat.




Strike Swiftly


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Ex-Nazis intend to detone a 50-megaton warhead.




Journal


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Harbour Terror


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Terrorists and spies infiltrate Luke's life as he is drawn into a financial plot to kill the heir to Britain's throne and blow up one of Sydney's great icons.When Luke volunteered as an announcer on a community radio show he could never have known his new friends would draw him into events that could destroy his whole way of life.Luke discovers things are not always black and white as he struggles to work out which side is the right one.Terrorists or Freedom fighters?Is the media a pawn or a player in the game of international politics?Could you work out who to trust when you can't see the bigger picture?




The War of the Rebellion


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Coyote's Revenge


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Aiden Lewis is the perfect undercover agent. A millionaire playboy, he has committed his life to protecting his country. When a high school teacher is caught in a plot for revenge, Aiden must find a way to avoid collateral damage and catch a terrorist. For Aiden, work comes first and allows him to make amends for his past. Then Madison Hart is caught in the terrorist web of an insurgent named Coyote. Unaware that her life is in danger, she finds herself falling for the elusive Aiden Lewis. But Aiden disappears for days at a time, and he has a past that haunts him. Is their relationship doomed from the beginning? Can they learn to trust each another? Coyote is the mastermind behind operation Dambusters, which is compromised because of Aiden. Coyote knows the way to hurt Aiden is to target Madison. As Coyote makes his move for revenge, both Aiden and Madison must face their past while their future hangs precariously in the balance. This gripping romantic thriller combines a terrifyingly realistic plot with believable characters and fascinating details about military ops, terrorists, and the vulnerability of our infrastructure. A story that will leave you wondering how much of our past defines who we are, and how we can move beyond it to embrace our future. A clean, romantic suspense by bestselling author Vannetta Chapman. Defending America Series Book 1: Coyote's Revenge Book 2: Roswell's Secret What critics say about Vannetta Chapman What Critics Say About Vannetta Chapman --“The intense roller-coaster of a plot and sharply etched characters will appeal to readers ~Library Journal --“a great addition to the world of romantic suspense!" ~Suspense Sisters Reviews What Readers Say About Vannetta Chapman’s Coyote’s Revenge: "I could not find a stopping point in the plot." "Coyote’s Revenge will keep you gnawing on your fingernails until the explosive end." "Another page turner, thrills, chills and suspense." "You won’t be able to leave it until the last page is turned." "Defending America was a good title and theme for this story." "A great read. Danger, secrets and love." "As usual she nailed it.’




Rescued by the Highland Warrior


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After sacrificing love for a secure marriage, Celeste de Laurent now stands to lose everything as a widow. Her only hope of survival lies in conceiving an heir and who better to father her child than Dougal MacKinloch, the man she never stopped loving? Dougal knows better than to trust Celeste, but when their paths cross once more, passions ignite. He refuses to risk his heart again and keeps her at a distance. But when the soldiers come for her, Dougal is torn between wanting to protect the woman he once loved . . . and the fear that she will only betray him again. The MacKinloch Clan series 1. Claimed by the Highland Warrior 2. Seduced by Her Highland Warrior 3. Tempted by the Highland Warrior 4. Rescued by the Highland Warrior




Nuclear Weapons: A Very Short Introduction


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Despite not having been used in anger since Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the atomic bomb is still the biggest threat that faces us in the 21st century. As Bill Clinton's first secretary of defence, Les Aspin, aptly put it: 'The Cold War is over, the Soviet Union is no more. But the post-Cold War world is decidedly not post-nuclear'. For all the effort to reduce nuclear stockpiles to zero, it seems that the bomb is here to stay. This Very Short Introduction reveals why. The history and politics of the bomb are explained: from the technology of nuclear weapons, to the revolutionary implications of the H-bomb, and the politics of nuclear deterrence. The issues are set against a backdrop of the changing international landscape, from the early days of development through the Cold War. In this new edition, Joseph M. Siracusa includes a new concluding chapter, moving away from the emphasis of nuclear weapons in the 'age of terrorism', to the significant lessons to be learnt from the history of the nuclear weapons era. Siracusa shows that because 21st century nuclear proliferation has deep roots in the past, an understanding of the lessons of this nuclear history is paramount for future global policies to be successful. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.







Gallipoli Victoria Cross Hero


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The WWI biography of a Victory Cross recipient who fought bravely at Gallipoli, only to be shunned after the war for speaking out against it. The son of a former Premier of Western Australia, Hugo Throssell volunteered to join the Imperial Australian Force during the Great War. He was shipped to Gallipoli in 1915 with the 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, which fought in a dismounted role. He was involved in the famous charge of the 10th Light Horse at the Battle of the Nek and the Battle of Hill 60. Throssell was severely wounded during the Battle of Hill 60, but refused to leave his post until the fighting was over. As soon as his wounds were dressed, he went back into the firing line until he was ordered to stand down by the Medical Officer. His determination saved his battalion at a critical moment. After the war, Throssell became an outspoken opponent of war, for which he was widely condemned. It also made employment difficult and he fell into debt. When he tried to pawn his Victoria Cross, he was offered only ten shillings. He committed suicide at forty-nine. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, this is a moving tale of heroism and tragedy.