Discover the heroic story of the WWII rescue mission at Cabanatuan prison camp in Ghost Soldiers by Hampton Sides. An inspiring tale of courage and survival.
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Undefeated: America’s Heroic Fight for Bataan and Corregidor by Bill Sloan
Explore Bill Sloan’s Undefeated, a sory of survival during the Bataan Death March and Corregidor battle in World War II Philippines.
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Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan by Doug Stanton
Horse Soldiers is an account of a small group of U.S. Special Forces soldiers who were among the first to enter Afghanistan after 9/11.
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13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi by Mitchell Zuckoff
13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi by Mitchell Zuckoff is a book that provides a detailed account of the events that took place during the 2012 Benghazi attack on the U.S. diplomatic compound and CIA annex in Libya.
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Blind Ambition: The White House Years by John W. Dean
“Blind Ambition: The White House Years” is an autobiographical account by John W. Dean, who served as White House Counsel for U.S. President Richard Nixon from July 1970 until April 1973.
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Rawhide Down: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan by Del Quentin Wilber
“Rawhide Down” by Del Quentin Wilber is a gripping account of the near assassination of President Ronald Reagan.
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The Secret Man: The Story of Watergate’s Deep Throat by Bob Woodward
“The Secret Man” unravels the identity and role of Deep Throat, the source who played a pivotal role in exposing the Watergate scandal.
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Blackwater: The Rise of the World’s Most Powerful Mercenary Army by Jeremy Scahill
“Blackwater” is a gripping exposé that unveils the rise and controversial activities of Blackwater, a private military contractor.
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Imperial Hubris: Why the West Is Losing the War on Terror by Michael Scheuer
“Imperial Hubris” by Michael Scheuer is a provocative and controversial critique of Western counterterrorism efforts.
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The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Inside Story of America’s War in Afghanistan by Michael Hastings
“The Operators” by Michael Hastings reveals the chaos of America’s war in Afghanistan through firsthand accounts and research, critically examining the conflict.
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The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War on Terror Turned Into a War on American Ideals by Jane Mayer
“The Dark Side” by Jane Mayer is a thought-provoking exposé that uncovers the erosion of American ideals in the pursuit of counterterrorism.
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Masters of Chaos: The Secret History of the Special Forces by Linda Robinson
Masters of Chaos: The Secret History of the Special Forces by Linda Robinson offers a captivating exploration of the world of special forces.
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The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 by Lawrence Wright
“The Looming Tower” by Lawrence Wright is a meticulously researched non-fiction book that delves into the events leading up to the tragic 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor by Jake Tapper
The Outpost is an account that sheds light on the harrowing experiences of the soldiers stationed at Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan.
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Call of Duty: My Life Before, During and After the Band of Brothers by Lynn Compton
“Call of Duty: My Life Before, During and After the Band of Brothers” by Lynn Compton provides a firsthand account of his experiences as a member of the renowned Band of Brothers during World War II.
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A Bridge Too Far by Cornelius Ryan
A Bridge Too Far is a gripping historical account of Operation Market Garden, a daring Allied military operation during World War II.
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SEAL Target Geronimo: The Inside Story of the Mission to Kill Osama bin Laden by Chuck Pfarrer
SEAL Target Geronimo is a thrilling and detailed account of the U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six’s mission to eliminate Osama bin Laden.
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Lions of Kandahar: The Story of a Fight Against All Odds by Rusty Bradley, Kevin Maurer
Lions of Kandahar is a true story that follows the experiences of a U.S. Army Special Forces team during the intense battles in Kandahar.
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Red Star Rogue: The Untold Story of a Soviet Submarine’s Nuclear Strike Attempt on the U.S. by Kenneth Sewell, Clint Richmond
Red Star Rogue is a controversial account of an alleged Soviet submarine’s nuclear strike attempt on the United States during the Cold War.
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Blind Man’s Bluff: The Untold Story of American Submarine Espionage by Sherry Sontag, Christopher Drew, Annette Lawrence Drew
Blind Man’s Bluff is a compelling and revealing book that uncovers the clandestine world of American submarine espionage during the Cold War.
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