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General Sir John Adye (1819-1900) served his country over a long and victorious career in the Royal artillery. A pillar of the Victorian military establishment, his first taste of action came during the Crimean War (1853-1856) and saw as much as any man could care to in the brutal battles of Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann. He and his men were part of the bombardment of Sevastopol; his diaries are a brutal and frank reminder of the terrible conditions...
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Based on Terri Barnes's award-winning Stars and Stripes column of the same name, Spouse Calls features a collection of Terri's best essays on a wide range of topics: motherhood, faith, friendship, family ties, war, current events, sacrifice, PTSD, moving, homecomings, and more. As a wife and mom, Terri highlights important, pivotal moments in her own family's life as well as others', in essays that resonate with both military and nonmilitary families.
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This ebook is purpose built and is proof-read and re-type set from the original to provide an outstanding experience of reflowing text for an ebook reader. Many memoirs of the Napoleonic period are recounting, more or less interesting dependant on the author, of the events of their service interspersed by anecdotes of interesting events, Elzéar Blaze eschewed that style of reminiscence and left a singular view of his time in the Grande Armée. His...
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Making the most of all your new military life has to offer can be difficult when you aren't familiar with what life in the military really means. Military Life 101: Basic Training for New Military Families answers many of the questions that service members and their family may have about life in and around the armed forces. Janet I. Farley addresses what to expect from life on the home front in the military and how this career path not only affects...
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This ebook is purpose built and is proof-read and re-type set from the original to provide an outstanding experience of reflowing text for an ebook reader. Having survived a posting to the disease ridden West Indies, the young ensign Steevens returned to Europe for further service with the XXth Regiment of Foot of the British Army, known as the "Old and Bold". After some desultory fighting in the campaign in Holland, during which he was wounded and...
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Conversations are the heart of a gathering among friends.
In “Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life”, military spouses, parents, children, and service members gather together to laugh, cry, lend perspective, and share personal stories from their military life experience. From poignant to practical, tragic to humorous, these candid conversations from friends old and new shed heartfelt insight on many aspects...
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As you enter the life of the Turners, you embark upon the waves of crisis that batter several generations. You feel the impact of their family tragedies as well as the triumphs.
Willie Mae struggles daily against the odds to raise her family to be upstanding citizens in an era that does not yet, accept colored folk easily. She must deal with taking care of her mother, a no-good husband and his child abuse, and the worries of bringing up not only her...
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Military spouses: Transform your military life stress into strength!
Do you feel like you are constantly adjusting your life over and over again? As if the underlying stress of your service member's dangerous missions or the lengthy separations during deployments aren't enough. Each new assignment brings another relocation, potential job search, school changes, and more.
It's easy to feel overwhelmed and believe that a life of constant stress is...
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Let's not sugar coat it. Deployment sucks. There are days you have it together, and days you think you won't make it through. Written by a military wife who has been there, We Have This Hope is a mixture of humor and biblical application that will encourage you in this tough time. This devotional has a real-talk approach, which will challenge you, but also help you realize that you are equipped to make this journey with God at the helm.
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Originally published in 1841, this memoir by Qtr. -Mr. -Gen. Sgt. James Anton of the 42nd or Royal Highlanders is widely regarded as a leading source for the Peninsular and Waterloo period. "Since so many military memoirs have issued from the press during the last twenty-five years, it may be thought a rather presumptive undertaking on the part of a Soldier to usher another work of this kind into public notice. Yet amidst all the failures we daily...
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This social history of the common British soldier in the American Revolution dispels myths and sheds new light on who fought for the Crown-and why.
In this extensive study, Sylvia Frey surveys recruiting records, contemporary training manuals, statutes, and memoirs to provide insight into the soldier's "life and mind." In the process she reveals a great deal about the common soldier: his social origins and occupational background, his size, age, and...
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For any young woman considering a job or career in the military.
With information, tips, and perspective gathered from a variety of women who serve, this introductory guide will help you:
• Discern if military service is the right choice for you
• Evaluate enlisting or commissioning as an officer
• Select a service branch and career field
• Prepare for training, mentally and physically
• Integrate personal life, relationships, and motherhood...
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Miles Dempsey, Commander of the British Second Army in the invasion of Europe 1944-45, is almost unknown to the general public. Yet his part in Britains contribution to that campaign was second only to Montgomerys in importance. Dempsey survived two and a half years of bitter fighting as an infantry officer on the Western Front before accompanying his beloved Royal Berkshire Regiment in the little-known North West Persia campaign of 1920-21. In six...
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Serve your country, and become financially free in the process!
If you're considering joining the military, or already serve, and want to make the most out of your career while building passive income after your service ends, this book is a must-read. With nearly X-pages of in-depth advice, The No Bullshit Guide to Military Life is the book I wish existed when I joined the military. The tools and tactics in this book can literally earn you millions...
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Samuel Auchmuty was born in New York in 1756. During the American Revolution his remained loyal to King George and he joined the British 45th Foot in 1777. After the war he remained in British service, campaigned in many parts of the world and rose through the ranks. Despite a varied and distinguished career he has not received the attention he warrants, neither as a Loyalist from New York, nor as a successful British soldier.
Auchmuty served in...
17) Vision of Change: Sequel of 'Til Death Do Us Part: A Marriage Survives the Stress of Military Life
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You never forget your first love; to find that one person to experience all facets of growth and explore everything that life has to offer is to have a vision. What happens when one experiences a Vision of Change? For two teenagers, the change began in the summer of 1975, Carlos Slaughter and Virginia Cottingham experienced love that evolved into holy matrimony. Carlos and Virginia experienced love before understanding who they were as individuals,...
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The military are a brave people. They fight to protect the country and preserve the peace. But a long time ago, the military had to endure so much more because they had to live in trenches and they had to fight against nuclear weapons too. This may be a depressing book to read but it is rich in historical truths.
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Few Generals left such a shining legacy of military genius and glory than Frederick the Great and his Prussian army, however, this reputation was hard fought and grimly won against the forces of Austria. The leading Austrian general, who frustrated many of Frederick's designs, was General Frieherr von Loudon, a soldier through and through. In this detailed biography, noted military author Colonel Malleson traces Loudon's rise from obscurity to the...
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Airmen in the U.S. Air Force dedicate their lives to serving their country. But this doesn't always mean that service is spent in battle. Airmen have a variety of roles. Some roles are ones you would expect. But others, in addition to their day-to-day life, can be pretty surprising.
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