Military Review


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Joel


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Sonnenberg's is an inspiring story of tremendous tragedy and grief followed by the immense faith, hope, and love of his family. Its message is that no matter how tragic the circumstances in life, they can be overcome.




Star Wars: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection


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Here at last is the complete and definitive collection of the more than 2,500 Star Wars® action figures produced over the last 35 years. Fans and collectors can finally trace the evolution of each character in toy form from the time of their first appearance through the designs of today, with pages of amazing and inventive variations crafted to tell the stories of Luke Skywalker, Darth Maul, and literally hundreds more. Compiled by Stephen J. Sansweet, owner of the world's largest private collection of Star Wars memorabilia, the book also showcases and details the rare, popular, forgotten, and beloved figures coveted by fans the world over, drawing figures from the feature film, video game, and cartoon realms of the vast Star Wars universe.




War of Time


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This book examines the meaning and management of time as a facet of the art of war in general but especially operational art. While force-time-place has for a long time been considered to be the essential trinity of warfare, the aspect of time remains largely under-researched. Relying on classic texts on art of war, the author engages with some of the top theorists and practitioners of art of war from the age of Sun Tzu to the network-centric warfare about the role of time and its management in operational art. Relying on Alvin Toffler’s theory of the “three waves,” the volume follows research into development of operational art through cycles from the agrarian age to the industrial age and into the information age.




The Ultimate Reflective


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Another Riveting Dark Epic Fantasy installment by New York Times Bestseller Tamara Rose Blodgett. Prepare for another thrilling chapter in the Reflective series with the latest installment from acclaimed author Tamara Rose Blodgett. Get ready to delve into a world of mystery, intrigue, and high-stakes adventure as the time continuum hangs in the balance. As Reflectives Lance Ryan and Jeb Merrick strive to repair the damage caused by illicit jumps, the fate of the thirteen sectors hangs in the balance. With opposing agendas, they must navigate treacherous waters to restore order to their fractured world. Meanwhile, Beth Jasper finds herself in a time and place where she doesn't recognize Jeb Merrick. As she attempts to find her way back to Papilio, she faces opposition and insurmountable odds in Sector One. Will her actions change the course of history, or will the knowledge she holds spell doom for The Cause? Elsewhere, Cyrn grapples with Ulric's directive to return a female unwanted by their clan, all while confronting truths about himself that he would rather remain hidden. Can Madeline DeVere evade detection, or will a chance encounter from the future alter her destiny forever? And will the presence of a certain Bloodling warrior forever alter Maddie's path, leaving her unable to imagine a life without him? Praise for the Reflection series: "Love this series and love this book..."~ elanor l kralj "... multilayered storylines ... memorable characters...all written with the descriptive prowess for which Blodgett is well known…” "... Excellent series!!!!!" "Another awesome series from Tamara Rose Blodgett!" Perfect for fans of dark fantasy and epic storytelling, this full-length novel will keep you glued to the page until the very end. Don't miss out on the latest installment in the Reflection series. Start reading today! Search Terms: urban fantasy, gothic, free, freebie, free ebook, free romance, free vampire, free romance ebook, free fantasy book, free dark fantasy, free lycan, free werewolf, free romance book, paranormal, vampire, serial, romance, free romance books, free romance book, romance, free, freebie, free book, free ebook, free romance ebook, free romance book, free romance novel, free book, free romance books, free fantasy, free paranormal, teen, young adult, vampire love story, vampires, werewolves, witches, dark fantasy, supernatural, immortals, time travel romance, fantasy adventure, alpha, alpha male, interdimensional, warriors




The Transformation of American Air Power


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Since the unprecedentedly effective performance of the allied air campaign against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm, the role of American air power in future wars has become a topic of often heated public debate. In this balanced appraisal of air power's newly realized strengths in joint warfare, Benjamin Lambeth, a defense analyst and civilian pilot who has flown in most of the equipment described in this book, explores the extent to which the United States can now rely on air-delivered precision weapons in lieu of ground forces to achieve strategic objectives and minimize American casualties.Beginning with the U.S. experience in Southeast Asia and detailing how failures there set the stage for a sweeping refurbishment of the nation's air warfare capability, Lambeth reviews the recent history of American air power, including its role in the Gulf War and in later conflicts in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Serbia. He examines improvements in areas ranging from hardware development to aircrew skills and organizational adaptability.Lambeth acknowledges that the question of whether air power should operate independently or continue to support land operations is likely to remain contentious. He concludes, however, that air power, its strategic effectiveness proven, can now set the conditions for victory even from the outset of combat if applied to its fullest potential.




Chinese Warfighting


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This is the first systematic study of modern China's military campaigns and the actual fighting conducted by the People's Liberation Army since the founding of the People's Republic. It provides a general overview of the evolution of PLA military doctrine, and then focuses on major combat episodes from the civil war with the Nationalists to the last significant combat in Vietnam in 1979, in addition to navy and air operations through 1999. In contrast to the many works on the specifics and hardware of China's military modernization, this book discusses such topics as military planning, command, and control; fighting and politics; combat tactics and performance; technological catch-up and doctrinal flexibility; the role of Mao Zedong; scale and typologies of fighting; and deterrence. The contributors include scholars from Mainland China, Taiwan, and the United States, who draw from a wealth of fresh archival sources.




Ulysses S. Grant


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Ulysses Grant was his country's greatest general since George Washington. Like Washington, Grant's battlefield performance was the only factor standing between the United States continuing as one, indivisible nation. Grant was the keystone of Union victory, a man whose removal would have resulted in the Union cause crumbling into defeat – and the United States dissolving into a collection of competing sovereign states. It was not always so clear cut. An early military career had ended with his resignation for alleged drunkenness, while in civilian life a number of his business ventures foundered leading to the nickname “Useless” Grant. However, victory had its rewards and in March 1864 Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, the only United States Army officer except for George Washington and Winfield Scott to achieve that rank. By the end of the war Grant would become the United States Army's first full general since Washington.




People and Institutions in the Roman Empire


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People and Institutions in the Roman Empire examines the lived experience of individuals withinRoman state and social institutions including army, law, religion, arena, and baths. In so doingit contextualizes Garrett Fagan’s contributions to our understanding of Roman history.