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Harlequin Superromance November 2016 Box Set: Undercover in Glimmer Creek\Home Free\Saved by the Firefighter\Matinees with Miriam
by Vicki Essex Claire Mcewen Rachel Brimble Julianna MorrisHarlequin® Superromance brings you a collection of four new novels, available now! Experience powerful relationships that deliver a strong emotional punch and a guaranteed happily ever after.This Superromance box set includes:UNDERCOVER IN GLIMMER CREEKPoppy Gold Storiesby Julianna MorrisGabe McKinley wants one thing: to find the spy who's threatening his brother's business, even if that means going undercover at a resort. The manager, Tessa Connor, may intrigue him, but as a former navy SEAL, Gabe's seen too much ugliness to take a chance on love. Until the investigation puts Tessa in danger... Now Gabe has more to lose than ever.HOME FREESierra Legacyby Claire McEwenTen years ago Arch Hoffman rejected the life of crime his father had taught him, and surrendered to the police. Now he's served his time and wants a fresh start on the family ranch. But the past has its own prison walls...and they could--no, should--keep him from his beautiful, kind neighbor Mandy Allen...SAVED BY THE FIREFIGHTERby Rachel BrimbleHe's still the hottest firefighter in town, but Izzy Cooper will never again let Trent Palmer into her heart, or her bed. That doesn't stop him from trying to win her back, though, and show her that pain is part of life and that love--their love--can make any suffering bearable. MATINEES WITH MIRIAMby Vicki EssexNo one is taking away Miriam Bateman's movie theater! Especially not city slicker Shane Patel, who wants to put up condos in its place. It might be run-down and abandoned, but the cinema isn't just home, it's all she has left of her beloved grandfather... Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.
Harlequin Superromance October 2016 Box Set: The Rancher's Prospect\Prince Charming Wears a Badge\The Good Mom\Accidental Bodyguard
by Sharon Hartley Cathryn Parry Lisa Dyson Callie EndicottHarlequin® Superromance brings you a collection of four new novels, available now! Experience powerful relationships that deliver a strong emotional punch and a guaranteed happily ever after.This Superromance box set includes:THE RANCHER'S PROSPECTMontana Skies by Callie EndicottRancher Josh McGregor doesn't do commitment. And it's just as well, since Tara Livingston is the type of city woman who won't fit into his life. But when they find themselves prospecting for sapphires in the Montana mountains, they discover more than precious gems.PRINCE CHARMING WEARS A BADGEby Lisa DysonCallie James's childhood included an evil stepmother, but no handsome prince ever came to her rescue. Instead she took her life into her own hands and made something of herself. But returning home comes with a few surprises...including chief of police Tyler Garrett. Not that Callie needs saving, but warm arms to hold her...? Very appealing. Who says Prince Charming couldn't wear a badge?THE GOOD MOMby Cathryn ParrySince the day her son was born, Ashley LaValley's life has revolved around him. She hasn't thought about her own needs in twelve years. Until the handsome and tortured Dr. Aidan Lowe walks into her salon in desperate need of a haircut...and something more. Ashley feels a mutual connection with Aidan, which is scary. Because suddenly she's asking herself what she wants out of life...ACCIDENTAL BODYGUARDby Sharon HartleyClaudia Goodwin won't make the same mistake twice. She's in hiding from her terrorist ex until his trial, and her testimony will put him behind bars. Falling for her protector, dangerously sexy security expert Jackson Richards, can't happen... The only thing she needs from him is to keep her safe. Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.
Harlequin Superromance October 2017 Box Set: The Way to a Soldier's Heart\Nora's Guy Next Door\This Baby Business\Navy SEAL Promise
by Gina Wilkins Jo Mcnally Heatherly Bell Amber Leigh WilliamsHarlequin® Superromance brings you a collection of four new novels, available now! Experience powerful relationships that deliver a strong emotional punch and a guaranteed happily ever after. This Superromance box set includes: THE WAY TO A SOLDIER’S HEART Soldiers and Single Moms By Gina Wilkins Shane Scanlon has never met his niece. Now a former soldier, he was deployed when his late brother’s fiancée gave the infant up for adoption. Two years later, he’s found her—and her sweetly charming adoptive mother, Elle O’Meara. Shane wanted to know his niece was loved, but Elle tempts him to want more. If only he hadn’t been lying to her from the start… NORA’S GUY NEXT DOOR The Lowery Women By Jo McNally Nora Bradford likes making plans—and she really likes when things go according to said plans. But finding out her college-freshman daughter is pregnant sets everything in Nora’s world on its head. Falling for the gruff yet handsome Shane Peyton is even more unexpected, especially since their kids are having a baby together. Suddenly Nora’s life is full of surprises, and she kind of likes it—a lot! THIS BABY BUSINESS Heroes of Fortune Valley By Heatherly Bell Air force pilot Levi Lambert gets the shock of his life when he’s put in charge of the baby girl he never knew existed. His gorgeous neighbor Carly Gilmore agrees to help out, but when his custody is threatened, he asks her to upgrade the position from temporary nanny to fake fiancée! Carly can’t say no, but all too soon, she’s starting to fall hard for what might not be real… NAVY SEAL PROMISE Fairhope, Alabama By Amber Leigh Williams Chief Petty Officer Kyle Bracken can’t be with Harmony Savitt. She’s his best friend’s little sister, for one thing. For another, she’s already experienced the pain of loving and losing a military man—and he won’t put her through that again. But when Harmony’s and her little girl’s lives are in danger, he vows to protect them…even if it means putting his own heart on the line. Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Superromance! Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.
Harlequin Superromance September 2015 Box Set
by Rachel Brimble Geri Krotow Jennifer Mckenzie Mary SullivanHarlequin® Superromance brings you four new novels for one great price, available now! Experience powerful relationships that deliver a strong emotional punch and a guaranteed happily ever after. This Superromance box set includes: NAVY JUSTICEWhidbey Island * by Geri KrotowJoy Alexander left the navy to settle on Whidbey Island as a civilian lawyer. Former SEAL Brad Iverson joined the FBI. When he comes to Whidbey as an undercover agent, he reconnects with Joy. Working together in a life-and-death situation highlights their mutual attraction, and forces them to ask if acting on their desire is worth the risk... SAFE IN NOAH'S ARMSby Mary SullivanMonica Accord has no place harvesting vegetables--she's never even owned a houseplant! Yet here she is on Noah Cameron's farm serving out her community service. Sure he's a hippie to her fashionista, and they're complete opposites, but slowly Monica's discovering the kind man behind Noah's gruff , handsome exterior... and the sweetness of his embrace. TABLE FOR TWOA Family Business * by Jennifer McKenzieTravis Kincaid doesn't deserve Mallory Ford's forgiveness. But when he runs into his ex-fiancée at her brother's wedding--his grandmother's ring still on her finger--he's certain she's the only woman for him. And if he wants another chance, he'll have to be completely honest with Mallory...and with himself. HER HOMETOWN REDEMPTIONTempleton Cove Stories * by Rachel BrimbleTanya Todd is back in Templeton Cove on a mission... and it's overwhelming. Liam Browne, her ex, is the only one she can turn to. He's hotter than ever, and so is their attraction. But can they put the past behind them?Enjoy more story and more romance from Harlequin® Superromance with 4 new novels every month!
Harlequin Western Romance July 2016 Box Set: A Texas Soldier's Family\A Rancher to Love\A Maverick's Heart\Cowboy in Charge
by Cathy Gillen Thacker Barbara White Daille Trish Milburn Roz Denny FoxRomance--the Western way! Harlequin Western Romance brings you a collection of four new heartwarming contemporary romances of everyday women finding love. Available now! This box set includes: A TEXAS SOLDIER'S FAMILY Texas Legacies: The Lockharts * by Cathy Gillen Thacker PR expert Hope Winslow has just taken on a big Dallas scandal. Garrett Lockhart is summoned home to help protect his family name. But who will protect him from falling for Hope and her adorable infant son? A RANCHER TO LOVE Blue Falls, Texas * by Trish Milburn Leah Murphy moves to Tyler Lowe's ranch hoping to find peace. She is drawn to the single rancher as he looks after his five-year-old niece. But can Leah trust a man again? A MAVERICK'S HEART Snowy Owl Ranchers * by Roz Denny Fox When gem hunter Seth Maxwell stays at Lila Jenkins's B and B, he's not prepared for his heart to be stolen by the beautiful widow, her sweet little boy or the ranch he can imagine them sharing... COWBOY IN CHARGE The Hitching Post Hotel * by Barbara White Daille Jason McAndry and Layne Slater are divorced and determined not to make the same mistake twice. But their son binds them together, and maybe love is better the second time around. Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.
The Harmonica
by Tony Johnston Ron MazellanWhen the Nazis invaded Poland, a family is split apart. The parents are sent to one concentration camp, their son to another. Only his father's gift, a harmonica, keeps the boy's hopes alive and, miraculously, ensures his survival. Tony Johnston's powerf
Harmony Of Action - Sherman As An Army Group Commander
by Lt. Colonel Alfred C. Channels Jr.Major General William T. Sherman commanded three field armies under a single command all having the same operational objective. Modern doctrine states that two to five field armies constitute an army group, therefore, by definition, Sherman was an army group commander. General of the Army Omar N. Bradley's actions in forming the 12th Army Group during World War Two, established modern doctrine for field army groups. Bradley chose British Field Marshall Alexander's army group as his model but could have used an American example of this type of organization by studying Sherman and the Atlanta campaign. Sherman has never been looked at before as an army group commander. This study examines Sherman and the Atlanta campaign focusing on the shaping and management of his army group. Command relationships, both personal and professional are investigated through messages, letters and orders of Sherman and his army commanders.
Harm’s Way
by James E BassettRockwell Terry is a career naval captain who has served since WWI. Now is the dawn of another world war as his ship patrols outside Pearl Harbor. He leads a sheltered life, goes nowhere and sees no one. With the outbreak of the war, his past begins to emerge.This book was the basis for the 1965 Otto Preminger film IN HARM'S WAY featuring John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Dana Andrews, Patricia Neal, Henry Fonda and others. Bassett served on the staff of Rear Admiral "Bull" Halsey, and later managed three of Richard Nixon's political campaigns. The book examines critically and at close quarters the U.S. Navy he knew well from his own experiences - having achieved captain's rank and been awarded a Bronze Star for his services.
Harm's Way (A Jonathan Grave Thriller #15)
by John GilstrapThe exhilarating new thriller from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author takes readers on an action-packed thrill ride across rural Venezuela. The kidnappers are ruthless. The stakes are high. The odds are impossible. There&’s no way Jonathan Grave can say no… &“[Gilstrap&’s] greatest strength is the ability to blend breathtaking action with deep emotion regarding the characters.&” —Jeffery Deaver Henchmen of a vicious drug syndicate have snatched ten missionaries in a remote area of Venezuela and are holding them for ransom. The high-priority rescue op comes as a personal plea from FBI Director Irene Rivers, who has a very special interest in one of the hostages. The mission is strictly off the books, and there can be no international incident. Just get in and get out—and keep the precious cargo safe. With his key operatives Gunslinger and Boxers, Grave infiltrates the enemy camp. Right away, the rescue mission morphs into something far more dangerous—not just to Jonathan and his team, but to the whole world.&“I read HARM&’S WAY in one sitting, including through dinner. Loved the book! John Gilstrap fast became one of my favorite authors. I look forward to many more good reads like this one.&” –Fern Michaels
Harm's Way (Star Trek: The Original Series)
by David MackAn all-new Star Trek novel—continuing the legacy of the critically acclaimed Vanguard series!Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the Starship Enterprise go in search of a missing Federation scientist—only to become trapped between a Klingon warship and Starfleet&’s mysterious Operation: Vanguard. ™, ®, & © 2022 CBS Studios, Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Harnessing the Sky
by Frederick M. Trapnell Jr. Dana Trapnell TibbittsHarnessing the Sky is one of the best untold stories in 100 years of naval aviation. This biography fills an important void in the history of flight test and explores the legacy of the man who has been called "the godfather of current naval aviation. ” Vice Admiral Frederick M. Trapnell’s calculated courage advanced the frontiers of Navy test flying more than any other aviator during one of the most perilous and thrilling periods of aviation history. "Trap” entered the Navy at a time when flight testing was still in its infancy- when test pilots were more likely to be stunt men than engineers; when airplanes served an ancillary and undeveloped role in the fleet; when the airplane had not yet come into its own as a weapon of war. His vision and leadership shaped the evolution of naval aviation through its formative years and beyond. When the threat of war in 1940 raised an alarm over the Navy’s deficiency in aircraft--especially fighters--Trap was brought in as head of the Flight Test Section to evaluate and direct the development of all new Navy airplanes. Trap expedited the evolution of two superb fighters that came to dominate the air war against Japan - the Corsair and Hellcat--by dramatically shortening test and development cycles for new prototypes. This remarkable feat was repeated after World War II when Trap returned as Commander of the Naval Air Test Center to lead the Navy through the challenges of transitioning to jets. Recognized for defining the operating requirements for carrier-based jet propelled aircraft, Trap personally conducted the preliminary tests of the Navy’s first generation jets. Over the course of two decades (1930-1950), Trap tested virtually every naval aircraft prototype and became the first U. S. Navy pilot to fly a jet. He pioneered the philosophy and perfected many of the methods of the engineering test pilot, demanding aircraft that pushed the performance envelope up to the limits of safety in all flight regimes. He insisted on comprehensive testing of each airplane with all of its equipment in all missions, conditions and maneuvers it would face in wartime fleet operations. These innovations advanced the tactical capability of naval air power that have kept it at the forefront of modern aviation and stand as an enduring legacy to the man who is regarded as the foremost test pilot in a century of naval aviation.
Harold Nicolson
by Norman RoseHarold Nicolson was a man of extraordinary gifts. A renowned politician, historian, biographer, diarist, novelist, lecturer, journalist, broadcaster and gardener, his position in society and politics allowed him an insight into the most dramatic events of British, indeed world, history.Nicolson's personal life was no less dramatic. Married to Vita Sackville-West, one of the most famous writers of her day, their marriage survived, even prospered, despite their both being practising homosexuals. Unashamedly elitist, bound together by their literary, social, and intellectual pursuits, moving in the refined circles of the Bloomsbury group they viewed life from the rarified peaks of aristocratic haughtiness. Few men could boast such gifts as Nicolson possessed, yet he ended his life plagued by self-doubt. 'I am attempting nothing; therefore I cannot fail,' he once acknowledged. What went wrong? It was a question that haunted Nicolson throughout his adult life. Relying on a wealth of archival material, Norman Rose brilliantly disentangles fact from fiction, setting Nicolson's story of perceived failure against the wider perspective of his times.
The Harp and the Eagle: Irish-American Volunteers and the Union Army, 1861-1865
by Susannah J UralOn the eve of the Civil War, the Irish were one of America's largest ethnic groups, and approximately 150,000 fought for the Union. Analyzing letters and diaries written by soldiers and civilians; military, church, and diplomatic records; and community newspapers, Susannah Ural Bruce significantly expands the story of Irish-American Catholics in the Civil War, and reveals a complex picture of those who fought for the Union.While the population was diverse, many Irish Americans had dual loyalties to the U.S. and Ireland, which influenced their decisions to volunteer, fight, or end their military service. When the Union cause supported their interests in Ireland and America, large numbers of Irish Americans enlisted. However, as the war progressed, the Emancipation Proclamation, federal draft, and sharp rise in casualties caused Irish Americans to question—and sometimes abandon—the war effort because they viewed such changes as detrimental to their families and futures in America and Ireland.By recognizing these competing and often fluid loyalties, The Harp and the Eagle sheds new light on the relationship between Irish-American volunteers and the Union Army, and how the Irish made sense of both the Civil War and their loyalty to the United States.
Harpers Ferry Armory and the New Technology: The Challenge of Change
by Merritt Roe SmithFocusing on the day-to-day operations of the U.S. armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, from 1798 to 1861, this book shows what the "new technology" of mechanized production meant in terms of organization, management, and worker morale. A local study of much more than local significance, it highlights the major problems of technical innovation and social adaptation in antebellum America. Merritt Roe Smith describes how positions of authority at the armory were tied to a larger network of political and economic influence in the community; how these relationships, in turn, affected managerial behavior; and how local social conditions reinforced the reactions of decision makers. He also demonstrates how craft traditions and variant attitudes toward work vis-à-vis New England created an atmosphere in which the machine was held suspect and inventive activity was hampered. Of central importance is the author's analysis of the drastic differences between Harpers Ferry and its counterpart, the national armory at Springfield, Massachusetts, which played a pivotal role in the emergence of the new technology. The flow of technical information between the two armories, he shows, moved in one direction only-- north to south. "In the end," Smith concludes, "the stamina of local culture is paramount in explaining why the Harpers Ferry armory never really flourished as a center of technological innovation." Pointing up the complexities of industrial change, this account of the Harpers Ferry experience challenges the commonly held view that Americans have always been eagerly receptive to new technological advances.
Harrier: How To Be a Fighter Pilot
by Paul TremellingDiscover the exhilarating first-hand account of one man's white-knuckle life as a fighter pilot with the Royal Navy Sea Harriers'Searingly honest, keenly observed, well written and extremely funny' RAF NEWS'Puts you in the cockpit for carrier landings, missile firings and some of the most intense close air support stories imaginable' MIKE SUTTON____________Few have what it takes to be a fighter pilot. From the cockpit to the crew room, the pressure is relentless. One mistake is the difference between life and death. But in the air, you'll never feel more alive . . .Paul Tremelling knows this better than anyone. With nearly 20 years of experience, he puts you in the pilot's seat in this thrilling first-hand account of a life in combat.From saving the lives of heroes under fire in Afghanistan, to performing a night trap on a pitching aircraft carrier deck, this is life as you've never experienced it before.Strap in, it's time for take-off . . .____________'An outstanding first-hand account from inside the cockpit, told with flair and humour' JOHNNY MERCER MP, author of We Were Warriors'The storytelling wouldn't be out of place in a thriller. If you are going to take one book on holiday it has to be Harrier . . . it's a superb read. You won't be able to put it down' Aerospace'Mad, bad and dangerous to know . . . Tremelling lights the burners in an extraordinary memoir that leaves most military memoirs sitting behind in the hangar' JAMES BRABAZON, author of My Friend the Mercenary'This isn't a book for the faint-hearted. It is a book for anyone who appreciates insight into how a fighter pilot trains, trains more, thinks (fast), handles the aircraft and onboard tech . . . then fights' FLYER'Tremmers puts you in the cockpit for carrier landings, missile firings and some of the most intense close air support sorties imaginable. Insightful, laced with humour, and highly recommended' MIKE SUTTON, author of Typhoon'An inspiring, enlightening and thrilling insight into how modern aviators earn their pay. The stories from Afghanistan alone are justification enough to read this brilliant book. A masterpiece' PAUL BEAVER, author of Spitfire People 'A memoir that reads like a fast-paced thriller. Harrier launches straight onto the classics shelf of aviation literature' JOHN TEMPLETON SMITH, author of White Lie
Harrier II
by Lon O. NordeenWhen the first Harrier strike fighter was introduced by the Royal Air Force in the late 1960s, it was hailed as a technological breakthrough with its speed, vertical, short takeoff and landing capability (V/STOL). Today, the Harrier II is one of the top weapons of choice for ground troops in Iraq and Afghanistan who need effective air support. This book chronicles the incredible development of this tactical fixed wing aircraft, a journey that, in the author's opinion, was successful solely because of the unswerving commitment of the U.S. Marine Corps. In tracing the Harrier II's history, Lon Nordeen highlights the teamwork, creativity, and innovation that went into the design, development, fielding, and operation of this unique aircraft. The story begins with the development of the U.S. Marine Corps air-ground team close air support concepts in the 1920s, on the battlefields of the Pacific in the Second World War and the Korean conflict. Later in Vietnam, efforts were directed at improving the aviators' response time to calls for air support. Seeing V/STOL tactical airplanes as the only practical solution to this problem, the Marine Corps received their first AV-8As in 1971 and then set out to improve the Harrier's capability. This is the Harrier II's story, including its near-cancellation in the late 1970s during the Carter Administration, developmental challenges in the early 1980s, international growth path with the addition of night attack capability and radar to its success in the Gulf War, Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This book includes interviews and insights from those involved- from pilots and military commanders to engineers and production personnel and even tothose who opposed the program. It is the first book to be written about the Harrier II from the U.S. Marine Corps perspective that also discusses the selection and operational use of the aircraft by the United Kingdom, Spain and Italy.
Harrogate & Ripon in the Great War (Your Towns & Cities in the Great War)
by Stephen WadeHarrogate and Ripon, just a few miles apart in one of the most beautiful localities in Yorkshire, have rarely had their contributions to the Great War told all together, in one volume. Stephen Wade has written an account of their importance, from the Ripon camps, where thousands of infantrymen for Kitcheners new Pals Battalions were trained, to the many Harrogate hospitals where casualties were cared for. Added to this are stories of local individuals, at home and in the European theatre of war, who played their part in this massive conflict. Harrogate and Ripon,made the usual contributions to the war effort, raising money and making food, but the local people experienced many of the significant Yorkshire events of the war, such as the explosion at Barnbow munitions factory and the housing of Belgian refugees. The book tells the stories of not only the heroes, such as Betty Stevenson and Donald Bell VC, but of the ordinary Yorkshire folk who endured the hardships and made great sacrifices. The book provides ample evidence that Harrogate and Ripon, along with their surrounding areas, have a fine record for courage and determination during the First World War.
Harrogate Terriers: The 1/5th (Territorial) Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment in the Great War
by John SheehanUsing original personal and military diaries, with hundreds of carefully selected newspaper extracts, letters and photographs, this book traces individual stories of tragedy and heroism, involving tradesmen, apprentices, lawyers, musicians, sportsmen, brothers, husbands and fathers from Harrogate and the West Riding. As such, it characterises the experience of the British Infantryman in the Great War.The Territorials of the 1/5th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment were the unsung heroes of the Great War. These Saturday Night Soldiers from York and the northern West Riding of Yorkshire went out to face the might of the German Army in April 1915. Through the hot summer and dark winter that followed, they stopped bullets at the Battle of Aubers Ridge and choked on Phosgene gas at Ypres. Caught in the carnage of the notorious first day on the Somme, the West Yorkshire Territorials were held up by General Haig as convenient scapegoats for his tactical failure, only for the 1/5th Battalion to prove him wrong and redeem itself as an attacking force at the Battle of Thiepval Ridge, and then again at Passchendaele in 1917. In the last year of the war, the battalion helped fight a rear-guard action on the Menin Road, and was effectively wiped out at the Second Battle of Kemmel Ridge, only to be re-constituted in time to take part in the bloody advances at Cambrai and Valenciennes, which helped bring the conflict to an end.
The Harry Pfanz Gettysburg Trilogy, Omnibus E-book
by Harry W. PfanzAvailable for the first time as an Omnibus Ebook edition, this three-volume set is the acclaimed full account of the three days at Gettysburg, by the noted historian Harry Pfanz.First Day:For good reason, the second and third days of the Battle of Gettysburg have received the lion's share of attention from historians. With this book, however, the critical first day's fighting finally receives its due. After sketching the background of the Gettysburg campaign and recounting the events immediately preceding the battle, Harry Pfanz offers a detailed tactical description of events of the first day. He describes the engagements in McPherson Woods, at the Railroad Cuts, on Oak Ridge, on Seminary Ridge, and at Blocher's Knoll, as well as the retreat of Union forces through Gettysburg and the Federal rally on Cemetery Hill. Throughout, he draws on deep research in published and archival sources to challenge many long-held assumptions about the battle.Second Day:Gettysburg--The Second Day is certain to become a Civil War classic. What makes the work so authoritative is Pfanz' mastery of the Gettysburg literature and his unparalleled knowledge of the ground on which the fighting occurred. His sources include the Official Records, regimental histories and personal reminiscences from soldiers North and South, personal papers and diaries, newspaper files, and last -- but assuredly not least -- the Gettysburg battlefield. Pfanz's career in the National Park Service included a ten-year assignment as a park historian at Gettysburg. Without doubt, he knows the terrain of the battle as well as he knows the battle itself.Culp's Hill:Harry Pfanz provides the first definitive account of the fighting between the Army of the Potomac and Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia at Cemetery Hill and Culp's Hill--two of the most critical engagements fought at Gettysburg on 2 and 3 July 1863. Pfanz provides detailed tactical accounts of each stage of the contest and explores the interactions between--and decisions made by--generals on both sides. In particular, he illuminates Confederate lieutenant general Richard S. Ewell's controversial decision not to attack Cemetery Hill after the initial southern victory on 1 July. Pfanz also explores other salient features of the fighting, including the Confederate occupation of the town of Gettysburg, the skirmishing in the south end of town and in front of the hills, the use of breastworks on Culp's Hill, and the small but decisive fight between Union cavalry and the Stonewall Brigade.
Harry S. Truman: The Coming of the Cold War (Routledge Historical Americans)
by Nicole L. AnsloverHarry S. Truman presided over one of the most challenging times in American history—the end of World War II and the onset of the Cold War. Thrust into the presidency after Franklin D. Roosevelt died in office, Truman oversaw the transition to a new, post-war world in which the United States wielded the influence of a superpower. With his humble beginnings and straightforward manner, Truman was the personification of a typical American. As president, however, he dealt with decisions that were anything but typical. His presidency saw the decision to drop the atomic bomb, the integration of the military, and the development of an interventionist foreign policy aimed at ‘containing’ Communism, from providing aid in the Marshall Plan to entering the Korean War. In the post-Cold War era, Harry S. Truman: The Coming of the Cold War provides insight into a pivotal moment in history that laid the foundations of today’s politics and international relations. In this concise and accessible biography, Nicole L. Anslover addresses the president’s political and personal life to explore the lasting impact that Truman had on American society and America’s role in the world. Supplemented by a diverse array of primary documents, including presidential addresses, private letters, and political cartoons, this narrative presents a key American figure to students of history and politics.
Harry Saves the World
by Gary AlexanderFrom an author whose work has been called &“very, very funny,&” the tale of an all-American guy who runs off to Europe—and gets tangled in WWII espionage (Kirkus Reviews). Horatio Alger (Harry) Antonelli is 1938 college grad and football star who decided to spend a summer in Europe before settling down to teach high-school history, coach the football team, and eventually marry ─ white picket fence, kids, pets, et cetera. Increasingly, that scenario is terrifying him, so his 1938 summer has stretched out to July 1940. Now, keeping one step ahead of the Third Reich—and some enraged husbands—Harry settles in Lisbon. While Portugal is neutral in the war, Lisbon is a clearinghouse for every manner of spy, counterspy, and hustler. Though he barely scrapes by, Harry is right at home. He wheels and deals with a shady Brit, dodges his landlady who&’s after back rent, and has fallen for a sultry and mysterious café singer. But his precarious lifestyle is complicated by the arrival of Dorothy Booth, the girl he left behind, and her brother David, an operative in an ultrasecret government agency he refuses to identify. David&’s agency has information suggesting that the Nazis run a factory in Lisbon where they&’re enriching uranium they plan to somehow release in Allied cities, killing millions. Why Harry Antonelli? David, who strongly disapproves of Harry in general, laments that America has been remiss in getting agents into Lisbon. Harry is all they have. Aided (and babysat) by Dorothy, Harry reluctantly sets out to save the world. To do so, he must thwart the fanatical Nazis, who are dedicated to ensuring that the project succeeds at all costs…
Harsh Lessons: Iraq, Afghanistan and the Changing Character of War (Adelphi Ser.)
by Ben BarryThe recent Afghanistan and Iraq wars were very controversial. The conflicts’ casualties, intractability and the apparent failure of the US and its allies to achieve their objectives mean that many see the wars as failures. This resulted in a loss of confidence in the West of the utility of force as an instrument of state power. Both wars have been well described by journalists. There is no shortage of memoirs. But there is little discussion of how the conduct of these wars and capabilities of the forces involved changed and evolved, and of the implications of these developments for future warfare. This book gives readers a clear understanding of the military character dynamics of both wars and how these changed between 2001 and 2014. This includes the strategy, operations, tactics and technology of the forces of the US and its allies, Afghan and Iraqi government forces as well as insurgents and militias, showing how they evolved over time. Many of these developments have wider relevance to future conflicts. The book identifies those that are of potential wider application to US, NATO and other western forces, to insurgents, as well as to forces of states that might choose to confront the west militarily.
Hartford in World War I (Military Ser.)
by David DruryWhen the United States Congress declared war in April 1917, Connecticut answered the call to arms. As the capital, Hartford was the hub of the state's war effort. The city hosted major rallies and recruitment drives, and leaders from Hartford directed efforts to inspire patriotism and sacrifice. Allied needs for war materiel and goods were insatiable, and local manufacturers like Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company worked around the clock to meet the demand. Men and women from the area battled in the trenches, volunteered in the hospitals and canteens and served in the air and on the high seas. A century later, this legacy of service and sacrifice is memorialized by local monuments. Author David Drury traces the extraordinary story of Hartford during World War I.
Hartlepool in the Great War (Your Towns And Cities In The Great War Ser.)
by Stephen WynnWith the outbreak of the First World War, it was not surprising that a number of individuals who were of German decent, and who lived in Hartlepool and its surrounding areas, were rounded up and detained by the British military authorities, in the interests of both national security and for their own personal safety. They were held at the towns Stranton Ice Rink. Their numbers included the ex-German Consul for the Hartlepool's district as well as others who had been local residents of many years standing.The first soldier with connections to Hartlepool to be killed on foreign soil during the war, was Corporal 57561 John Robert Richardson, who was serving with the 54th Battery, Royal Field Artillery, when he was killed in action on 4 October 1914. He is buried at the Bergen Communal Cemetery at Mons.The war came to Hartlepool on the morning of Wednesday, 16 December 1914 in the shape of three vessels of the Imperial German Navy. By the time their attack was over, more than 1,100 artillery shells had landed on the town, killing 9 soldiers, 86 civilians and wounding a further 438. Amongst the dead was 29 year old Private 18/295 Theophilus Jones of the 18th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, making him the first British serviceman to be killed on British soil as a result of enemy action during the course of the First World War. Before the war was over, his brother Alfred, would also be killed, during fighting at the Battle of Arras, on 3 May 1917.By the time the war had ended, some 1700 men and women from Hartlepool and its surrounding areas had paid the ultimate price of having served their King and country.
Hart's War
by John KatzenbachSecond Lieutenant Tommy Hart, a navigator whose B-25 was shot out of the sky in 1942, is burdened with guilt as the only surviving member of his crew. Now he is just another POW at the fiercely guarded Stalag Luft 13 in Bavaria.Then routine comes to a halt with the arrival of a new prisoner: First Lieutenant Lincoln Scott, an African American Tuskegee airman who instantly becomes the target of contempt from his fellow soldiers. When a prisoner is brutally murdered, and all the blood-soaked evidence points to Scott, Hart is tapped to defend the soldier. In a trial rife with racial tension and raw conflict, where the lines between ally and enemy blur, there are those with their own secret motives, and a burning passion for a rush to judgment, no matter what the cost.From the Paperback edition.