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Never Mind, We'll Do It Ourselves is the character-driven story behind the origins of the Predator drone program and the dawn of unmanned warfare. A firsthand account told by an Air Force team leader and a CIA team leader, Never Mind, We'll Do It Ourselves takes the listener into the back offices and secret government hangars where the robotic revolution went from a mad scientist idea to a pivotal part of global air power.

It's a matter of life and death for one, for the other, revenge, land, a way of life. The American frontier, 1777. The true story of a teenager and his little brother, sons of a German immigrant settler, alone on the family farm in rural Virginia. Suddenly, the teenager is knocked off his feet by a musket ball. He looks up to see a devilishly painted face running towards him with a raised tomahawk. He runs for his life. His little brother fights like a wildcat. The two brothers are quickly overwhelmed and captured. The boys so impress the Indian raiding party with their courage and fighting...

Unconventional warfare provides an indirect means to harass, undermine, and overthrow regimes through the use of surrogates. Recent examples in the Ukraine, Myanmar, Syria, and Libya have changed the way we view this age old form of conflict. Global instantaneous communications, social media, and the application of precision munitions from conventional forces have radically altered our understanding of proxy warfare. The sustainment provided by external non-state actors has made these already chaotic conflicts even more so. Unconventional Warfare 2.0 describes how demographic trends, rapid ...

Unlock the Secrets of China's Past, Present, and FutureFascinated by China's history, politics, and culture? Want to get a better understanding of the hidden forces that shape the future? China's Future in Focus is a Comprehensive Insightful Analysis of China's past, present, and future, a must-read for anyone interested in understanding China's rise to global superpower status. Discover the Keys to Unlock the Future Through a critical examination of Rudyard Lynch's predictions and theories, this book provides a unique perspective on China's future. You'll learn about: the driving forces ...

In the smoke-filled backcountry of South Carolina, on a cold January morning in 1781, a battle unfolded that would forever alter the trajectory of the American Revolutionary War. The Southern Campaign Transformed: The Lasting Impact of Cowpens offers a riveting, deeply-researched examination of the Battle of Cowpens—one of the most brilliantly executed tactical victories in American military history—and the dramatic ripple effects it unleashed across the Southern theater. More than just a clash of muskets and bayonets, Cowpens was a masterclass in deception, timing, and coordination. ...

The Shogun's Last Samurai Corps tells the thrilling story of the Shinsengumi - the legendary corps of Samurai warriors tasked with keeping order in Kyoto during the final chaotic years of the Tokugawa Shogunate (1600-1868).

Journeyman: A Brighter Sunshine of Their Own is the fourth novel in the award-winning Journeyman Chronicles of the American Revolution. In the fall of 1780, the American cause in the South is teetering on the edge of collapse. The Continental Army has been shattered at Camden, and the future of the Revolution hangs by a thread. Lieutenant Colonel Will Yelverton and his loyal companion Charles Cuthbert answer the call of duty. Their mission: to support the daring guerrilla campaign of the legendary Swamp Fox, Lieutenant Colonel Francis Marion. Will and Cuth ride with Marion’s rag-tag ...

For America, the gun is a story of innovation, power, violence, character, and freedom. From the founding of the nation to the pioneering of the West, from the freeing of the slaves to the urbanization of the 20th century, our country has had a complex and lasting relationship with firearms. Now, in First Freedom, nationally syndicated columnist and veteran writer David Harsanyi explores the ways in which firearms have helped preserve our religious, economic, and cultural institutions for more than two centuries.

Leading analysts have predicted for decades that nuclear weapons would help pacify international politics. But why do international relations in the nuclear age remain so competitive? Indeed, why are today's major geopolitical rivalries intensifying? In The Myth of the Nuclear Revolution, Keir A. Lieber and Daryl G. Press tackle the central puzzle of the nuclear age: The persistence of intense geopolitical competition in the shadow of nuclear weapons.

Fall 1776: Times that try men’s souls! Despite stopping the onslaught of the British and Hessians at Harlem, General George Washington faces a deluge of crises. The City of New York is firmly in enemy hands. His army holds the upper island of Manhattan by only a hair. The Royal Navy controls the waters around New York. And now the American spy Nathan Hale is trapped behind enemy lines. He turns to his young cavalier, Lieutenant Jeremiah Creed. Sent behind enemy lines, Creed’s small band faces British regulars, angry Tories, and unscrupulous traitors as they weave through the chaos of ...

An urgent, no-holds-barred tale of gang life, guerrilla warfare, intergenerational trauma, and interconnected violence between the United States and El Salvador, Roberto Lovato’s memoir excavates family history and reveals the intimate stories beneath headlines about gang violence and mass Central American migration, one of the most important, yet least-understood humanitarian crises of our time - and one in which the perspectives of Central Americans in the United States have been silenced and forgotten.

The American settlers believed the native American Indians were savages. The Indians believed the settlers were invaders trying to take their land. Lewis Wetzel continues his escapades as a one-man army but runs into trouble he can’t get out of. Knotche’s dwindling band continues to fight a just cause. The British cede the Indian land of the Ohio country to the Americans at the end of the Revolutionary War even though the Indians on the American frontier, allies of the British, had been triumphant in their battles with the Americans. When the Indians refused to relinquish their claim to...

We have long understood the Industrial Revolution as a triumphant story of innovation and technology. Empire of Guns, a rich and ambitious new book by award-winning historian Priya Satia, upends this conventional wisdom by placing war and Britain's prosperous gun trade at the heart of the Industrial Revolution and the state's imperial expansion.

Frank A. Mason's Journeyman: Heart of Tempered Steel won the coveted 2023 Gold Royal Palm Literary Award from the Florida Writers Association. The year is 1778, and the American Revolution has been raging for nearly three years. Will Yelverton, a 19-year-old master gunsmith with dreams of a life on the frontier, has been reluctantly pulled into the fight. All Will ever wanted was to marry his sweetheart, open a small gunshop serving the needs of fellow pioneers, raise a family, and live in peace. Now, the Revolutionary War has interceded to put Will’s dream out of reach, at least for now....

Right now, the world is at a precipice. Basically it has to decide between "the illusion of safety" versus "the reality of control." Control is a multi-faceted serpent: From the guardian to government. From the streets to sanctuary. From the counselor to courts. From the priest to politician. Gang violence and government abuse are but opposite ends of the spectrum with as many types of players as dynamics in between. There will arise soon across the landscape of Planet Earth a schism of anarchy and government control. This book will present you with the answer. It is NOT for the passive or ...

On Warfare: A Practical Reference is an essential guide that offers an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted nature of warfare, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of conflict, strategy, and military innovation. This book is organized into 25 categories of warfare, covering both traditional forms, such as conventional and guerrilla warfare, and emerging types like cyber warfare, hybrid warfare, and space conflict. Each category is thoroughly examined, offering insights into the evolution of tactics, key strategies, and the shifting dynamics of modern military conflicts. ...

It is the summer of 1776. The battles of Lexington, Concord and Bunker Hill have been fought, forcing Washington into retreat. Now a large British force under General Guy Carleton has landed in Canada and means to push south through the chain of lakes and waterways to join with General Clinton in New York City and split the Colonies. The only thing standing in their way is General Benedict Arnold's ragtag bunch of Continentals, militia and seamen at the bottom of Lake Champlain. This is the story of Kinkaid's first assignment as a Continental naval officer, sent to advise General Arnold in ...

You were not saved to survive—you were saved to rule. Christ came with two powerful missions: as the Lamb of God to redeem, and as the Restoring King to reign. The cross is complete—but the crown is still advancing. You are not just a believer—you are a builder, a warrior, a co-ruler in the greatest Kingdom revolution the world has ever seen. Scripture declares that heaven is holding Jesus until the restoration of all things. This means the work is not over. It's your time to rise, restore, and take dominion. In Destined for Dominion, you’ll be equipped to identify the original ...

We have long understood the Industrial Revolution as a triumphant story of innovation and technology. Empire of Guns, is a rich and ambitious new book by award-winning historian Priya Satia, which upends this conventional wisdom by placing war and Britain’s prosperous gun trade at the heart of the Industrial Revolution and the state’s imperial expansion. Satia brings to life this bustling industrial society with the story of a scandal: Samuel Galton of Birmingham, one of Britain’s most prominent gun makers, was condemned by his fellow Quakers that his profession violated their pacifist principles.

Ernesto "Che" Guevara was a revolutionary figure who played a significant role in the Cuban revolution led by Fidel Castro. He was not just a guerrilla warfare strategist but also an iconic symbol of socialism and Marxism in Latin America. His life story is a fascinating blend of political philosophy, military strategy, and personal biography. This book provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the life and ideas of Che Guevara. It explores his formative years in Argentina, his travels throughout Latin America, his involvement in the Cuban Revolution, and his subsequent ...