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Title: Becoming Eisenhower: How Ike Rose from Obscurity to Supreme Allied Commander

Author: Michael Lee Lanning

Narrator: Adam Barr

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 9 hours 23 minutes

Release date: October 15, 2024

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

When Dwight Eisenhower graduated from West Point in 1915, few would have predicted he was destined for greatness. Yet the young officer made the most of the opportunities he was given, made a lasting impression on superiors, and eventually gained a reputation as an excellent staff officer. Fifty-nine graduates became generals during World War II, but none of that was clear at the time, especially not for the young Dwight Eisenhower, who graduated sixty-first in a class of 164. During the 1920s into the early 1930s Eisenhower started to catch the eye of superiors and earned positions under the U.S. Army's leading lights. Eisenhower joined the General Staff in Washington, DC, where he helped develop war plans and eventually became deputy chief of staff under George Marshall. When the time came to appoint a commander to execute the plans, Marshall knew Eisenhower was the man for the job. Becoming Eisenhower is the story of a young man who first pursued the army for its free education, the story of an officer who was initially overlooked, the story of how General Eisenhower carried these experiences not only into Supreme Command but also the presidency.

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Title: The Freedom Shield: The 191st Assault Helicopter Company in Vietnam

Author: Maj. John D. Falcon (Ret)

Narrator: Shawn Compton

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 17 hours 10 minutes

Release date: October 8, 2024

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

A Vietnam War helicopter pilot shares arresting accounts of flying troops into hot LZs and medevacking the wounded under fire. The Freedom Shield brings together stories of veterans of the 191st Assault Helicopter Company, who were tasked with carrying troops into battle, attacking enemy positions, and evacuating the wounded in their UH-1 Iroquois 'Huey' helicopters. The unit was assembled from a hodgepodge of hand-me-down aircraft, used equipment, and overlooked personnel—its appearance belied the invaluable work the crews of the 191st would undertake during the Vietnam War. This narrative of the Company, told through collected stories of veterans, defines a breed of soldier newly minted in Vietnam: the combat assault-helicopter crewman. The 191st pilots, crews, and support personnel vividly share the details of what it was like to be at war and forced to rely on your fellow crewmembers for your own survival. Their accounts of helicopter combat at the height of the Vietnam conflict accurately recreate the sights and sounds of the battlefields, the fear and horror of watching close friends torn to pieces, and their feelings on returning to base. Their message is infinitely clear: 'The price of freedom is painful.'

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Title: Heroes Among Us: An Interview with James Patterson

Author: James Patterson

Narrator: Joe Mantegna, James Patterson

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 0 hours 54 minutes

Release date: September 23, 2024

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

Find inspiration in riveting first-person tales from our nation’s greatest heroes, the dedicated, and hardworking men and women whom we all depend on to run our armies, police forces and emergency rooms.    These cops, ER nurses, and military members shared their stories with bestselling author James Patterson, and we share with you now in this audiobook sampler. Enjoy excerpts from Walk In My Combat Boots, Walk the Blue Line, and ER Nurses, and hear exclusive original audio from the new book, American Heroes, which highlights stories from those who have been awarded military’s most distinguished service medals.    There has never been a better time for all of us to think about duty, sacrifice, and what it means to be an American hero.   Features an exclusive interview with James Patterson on his dedication to these heroes’ stories.

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Title: Task Force Black: The explosive true story of the SAS and the secret war in Iraq

Author: Mark Urban

Narrator: Mark Urban

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 9 hours 32 minutes

Release date: September 23, 2024

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

'One of the few truly authentic accounts of the modern SAS outside the world of fiction.' THE TIMES Following the toppling of Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq in 2003, the SAS launched one of the most intense and secretive operations in its history: Task Force Black. Operating out 'The Station' in Bagdad, Task Force Black's role was to hunt down senior members of Al-Qaeda operating in Iraq. Using the latest weaponry, combining with other international special forces units, the group waged a sustained covert campaign against terrorist groups across the county. Combining intelligence with brute force, the SAS went on the attack and had multiple successes, including the killing of several key Al-Qaeda commanders. BBC journalist Mark Urban uncovers the sensational story of this operation and the extraordinary men who carried it out. PRAISE FOR TASK FORCE BLACK 'That Mark Urban, a BBC journalist also known for excellent recent books on the Napoleonic Wars, has been able to tell this story is a testament to his determination and investigative skill. Few reporters succeed in cultivating any sources within the closed world of the British special forces; Urban has found dozens who have spoken with unprecedented candour. The result is gripping and troubling in equal measure and an invaluable addition to the increasingly comprehensive literature on the Iraq war.' Jason Burke, OBSERVER ** 'Urban's book, Task Force Black, deserves to do well. It is the first account, as full as it can be under the circumstances, of the clandestine war waged by the SAS and their Royal Marines equivalent, the SBS, alongside US Delta Force in the height of that murderous war' Kim Sengupta, INDEPENDENT

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Title: Hueys over Khe Sanh: Missions with VMO-6

Author: Peter Greene

Narrator: Joe Barrett

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 6 hours 11 minutes

Release date: September 14, 2024

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

A vivid memoir of the Vietnam War by a crew chief who flew on hundreds of flights during his tour. During Vietnam, the basic role of the USMC gunship squadrons was to protect the transport helicopters during medevac missions, troop insertions and extractions, resupply missions, and supporting the Marines on the ground during operations and patrols. Basically, whenever the Marines or South Vietnam friendlies got in trouble the gunships were dispatched to assist them. As a gunner, and later crew chief, Pete Greene flew hundreds of missions on Huey gunships—flying practically every day with different pilots and gunners. In this vivid memoir he recalls many of those missions, including providing gunship support for MACV-SOG in and around I Corps area, working with Marine Recon, and undertaking frequent, perilous resupply and medevac and medevac support missions.

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Title: Alive Day: Finding Hope and Purpose after Losing Everything

Author: Amy Brown, Captain Sam Brown

Narrator: Brooke Persoon, Adam Barr

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 11 hours 9 minutes

Release date: September 4, 2024

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

How long does it take to burn to death? This question raced through Sam Brown’s mind as he burned alive alongside a dirt road in Afghanistan. At 24, he was pursuing his lifelong ambition of serving in the US military when his vehicle detonated one of the Taliban’s bombs. Sam was desperate for death to end his pain. Instead, a fellow soldier extinguished the blaze. Sam’s life had been saved, but for what purpose? Sustained by his newfound faith, Sam endured a long, painful recovery as he grappled with losing his physical identity, his military career, and his dreams of making an impact. Yet he also discovered the power of serving others and embarked on a seemingly impossible love story. In Alive Day, Sam shares his inspiring story of perseverance, hope, and faith, taking readers from the ashes of a life lost to the freedom of an identity that cannot be shaken.

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Title: The Last Para

Author: Stuart Tootal, John Humphreys

Narrator: Peter Noble

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 13 hours 26 minutes

Release date: August 29, 2024

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin A powerful and authentic account of one soldier's war from Tobruk to Arnhem and all points in between. John Humphreys was just a boy soldier in the Royal Engineers when war was declared in 1939. By the war's end he had jumped into Arnhem with the Parachute Regiment to spearhead the attack on the bridge. For days Humphreys and the rest of his squad held on, outnumbered and outgunned by the German army fighting to the last bullet, and refusing to surrender. But the Bridge Too Far is only the climax of Humphreys’ remarkable war. Twice captured as a prisoner of war, he twice escaped from the enemy to make his way back to Allied lines in order to rejoin the fight. Aged 101, Humphreys began to pen his extraordinary story, with the help of bestselling author and former paratrooper Stuart Tootal. The Last Para is Humphrey’s parting gift, and the final time we will read an account from soldier of our Greatest Generation bearing witness to the heroism and sacrifice of this legendary action – told with incredible honesty and irrepressible spirit. 'The last of the legends. A gripping, visceral and immensely moving read. Courage beyond measure, coupled with humility to act as a lesson to us all. No more fitting tribute - we remember them.' DAMIEN LEWIS © John Humphreys and Stuart Tootal 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024

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Title: Frogman Stories: Life and Leadership Lessons from the SEAL Teams

Author: Rick Kaiser

Narrator: Rick Kaiser

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 40 minutes

Release date: August 27, 2024

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

A compelling look at US Navy SEALs through a true-to-life lens focused on the triumphs and challenges of the elite warriors of the Special Forces community. Master Chief (SEAL) Rick Kaiser (Ret.) captures over forty-five years of events in and around the SEAL Teams. It is not a blood-and-guts portrayal of battlefield victories and losses, but an authentic view of how things are done in the Teams. The SEALs truly are silent professionals and the most memorable stories often don't feature combat but are the moments that shape these exceptional warriors. A Silver Star recipient for his leadership during the battle of Mogadishu—'Black Hawk Down'—and a prominent member of both SEAL Team TWO and SEAL Team Six, Rick has been recognized throughout his career for his courage, commitment, and fortitude. Continuing to serve the SEALs as chief operating officer of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum, Rick is the perfect person to tell the Navy SEAL story the way it really is, sharing the life and leadership lessons he learned along the way.

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Title: Destroyer Captain: The Life of Ernest E. Evans

Series: Part of American War Heroes

Author: David J. Hornfischer, James D. Hornfischer

Narrator: Lou Del Bianco, David J. Hornfischer

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 8 hours 0 minutes

Release date: August 27, 2024

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

From James D. Hornfischer, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Stand of the Tin Can Soldiers, a riveting account of the life of WWII hero Commander Ernest E. Evans and his heroics and sacrifice during the Leyte Gulf Battle of Samar. For the first time ever, acclaimed naval historian James D. Hornfischer, “the dean of World War II naval history,' writing with his son David J. Hornfischer, explores Capt. E. Evans’s incredible story, from his humble upbringing as a child of a Cherokee and Creek family in Pawnee, Oklahoma, and his graduation from the Naval Academy in 1931, to his service on fighting ships during the Pacific War and his selfless bravery and cool command during a valiant faceoff with the pride of the Japanese Navy.   Interspersed with impeccable research, interviews with men who fought alongside Capt. E. Evans, and thrilling anecdotes about United States Navy experiences during WWII, Destroyer Captain provides insight into an incredible man who spent his life beating the odds through courage, ability, and sheer determination. Never were these attributes better on display than on the morning of October 25, 1944, when, in the waters off Samar, a small flotilla of US Navy ships encountered a Japanese fleet superior in both vessels and firepower. Aboard the USS Johnston, Capt. Ernest E. Evans seized the moment, ordering his destroyer to steam forward and attack. Heavily outgunned, Evans and his sailors fired torpedo after torpedo, all the while maneuvering to dodge enemy shells, as two other American destroyers joined the fight. It was a valiant last stand for Capt. E. Evans, one of the toughest warriors in the Navy, but thanks to his bravery and steadiness under fire, these dogged Americans routed one of the most powerful naval forces that Tokyo had ever put to sea.   A remarkable story of patriotism and courageousness, Destroyer Captain honors a singular American hero whose name shall never be forgotten.

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Title: Imminent: Inside the Pentagon’s Hunt for UFOs

Author: Luis Elizondo

Narrator: Christopher Mellon, Luis Elizondo

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 10 hours 0 minutes

Release date: August 20, 2024

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.63 of Total 19

Ratings of Narrator: 4.7 of Total 10

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

The former head of the Pentagon program responsible for the investigation of UFOs—now known as Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP)—reveals long-hidden truths with profound implications for not only national security but our understanding of the universe. Luis “Lue” Elizondo is a former senior intelligence official and special agent who was recruited into a strange and highly sensitive US Government program to investigate UAP incursions into sensitive military installations and air space. To accomplish his mission, Elizondo had to rely on decades of experience gained working some of America’s most sensitive and classified programs. Even then, he was not prepared for what he would learn, and the truth about the government’s long shadowy involvement in UAP investigations, and the lengths officials would take to keep them a secret. The stakes could not be higher. Imminent is a first-hand, revelatory account inside the Pentagon’s most closely guarded secret and a call to action to confront humanity’s greatest existential questions. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.