Warfare & Defence

How to fight in a submarine in WWII, how to fight depression.

Written for future veterans, by a veteran. This book gives active duty and recently discharged veterans an introduction into what to expect when discharging. This book is designed to help anticipate discharge and plan for what's ahead.

This is a true story, a memoir with excitement and adventure. My life was spent in the hectic world of business, and the time had come to give my expertise back to less fortunate people as a volunteer in the Democratic Republic of Congo, just as the vicious civil war was ending and help was needed by the United Nations Peacekeepers to keep it that way. Little did I realize the plight of the poor, helpless Congolese people who were sick and starving with nothing but hope. I was determined to hel

"Into The Dragon's Jaws" details the exciting adventures and experiences of a young Canadian Red Cross combat casualty surgeon who volunteered to assist Vietnamese-war wounded following the Tet Offensive in South Vietnam in 1968. The intensity and drama of this book are enhanced by many photographs illustrating surgical care in oft-times dangerous and volatile circumstances. Dr. Willard describes his role as a trauma surgeon candidly. Some stories are heartwarming, others heartbreaking. Su

"Into The Dragon's Jaws" details the exciting adventures and experiences of a young Canadian Red Cross combat casualty surgeon who volunteered to assist Vietnamese-war wounded following the Tet Offensive in South Vietnam in 1968. The intensity and drama of this book are enhanced by many photographs illustrating surgical care in oft-times dangerous and volatile circumstances. Dr. Willard describes his role as a trauma surgeon candidly. Some stories are heartwarming, others heartbreaking. Su

The war is over and 1919 looms ahead, full of uncertainties for Jess and her family. Her beloved Jack is dead, buried in a Churchyard in England. Jess feels the pressure of raising three children alone, until something very unexpected happens, and the future becomes clearer. However, there are obstacles along the way, as she soon discovers. The path to happiness becomes rocky and her own survival is put at risk during the influenza pandemic that sweeps the world. In a climate of sickness and

Chowdhury Ishraq Uz Zaman served in the armed forces of Bangladesh as a doctor for more than fifteen years, a good part of which was as an orthopedic surgeon. This is an account and an analysis of both the author's interactions with certain elements in an organizational entity as well as situations and circumstances that influenced a few outcomes. He recalls moments of personal accomplishments and fulfillment, besides also dwelling on instances of dilemmas and disappointments that he encountere

In the year of 1942, during World War 2 the first Canadian paratroopers started training. The first Airborne unit, 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion was formed, going into its first battle on June 6, 1944 (D-Day). It was disbanded when W.W. 2 ended, but Canada has had paratroopers in the Canadian Army, leading up to the creation of The Canadian Airborne Regiment in 1968, based in Edmonton, Alberta. The author Sean Gilligan joined in 1983, as an RCR recruit. Sent to 3 Commando for training,

This is a story of a person who experienced an extraordinary life during and after the Second World War. He was a Displaced Person (DP) who came to Australia, the promised land, from Germany by the famous USAT General Stuart Heintzelman the first migrant boat arrived in Australia in 1947. The migrants arrived after the Australian Government realised how vulnerable its vast land was to foreign invasion and concluded that Australia had to "populate or perish". The Minister for Immigration in

Fortress Fremantle: Its Lost Sub & Contribution to World War II Military History - Pacific Campaign

Highways and Backstreets is the story about one man's solo journey across the United States on a bicycle. In an effort to learn more about himself and the country he had called home for so many years, Klaus Komenda rode 5,000 miles from San Francisco, California to Washington, D.C, unsupported and by himself. A tale of adventure on two wheels.

John first took flight at the age of 14 acquiring a Pilot's License in Tennessee while he worked at a small airfield. John built upon his skills in the military. He has accumulated over 15,000 hours of flight time - in Helicopters and Airplanes. Five Thousand of these hours were as an Instructor and Examiner. The exciting life of flying!