Kevin Shannon Livres

The Glider Pilot Regiment's role in the first stage of the airborne assault in the Normandy landings in June 1944

The 2/5th King's Own deployed overseas for the first time in February 1917 against an experienced and aggressive foe. This book narrates their daily struggle to learn the necessary survival skills in the pitiless arena of modern warfare that was the Western Front, and their progress to become the fighting equal of any battalion by the end of 1918.

A survivor of the Donner Party excursion recounts her life as a teenager escaping an abusive family, taking the journey with the Donner family and enduring a tragic winter in the Sierras.

The narrative follows Saul, who grapples with disillusionment after his trust in authority figures is shattered by an affair with Leah, a former colleague. This relationship triggers a series of moral failures and betrayals, pushing Saul into a transformative journey. As he confronts the chaos of his life, he seeks redemption through a profound connection with Nature. Ultimately, Saul's quest reveals his hidden strength and leads to self-discovery, illustrating how love can lead to both catastrophe and deep personal reflection.

Almost 1,100 Territorials of the Liverpool Rifles deployed overseas in early 1915, but by the end of the war, less than 100 remained with the battalion. This book narrates their daily struggle in the pitiless arena of modern warfare; from their apprenticeship during the Second Battle of Ypres, to their epic actions with the famed 55th Division.

For the first time in print, 'Death or Glory' tells the full story of the 17th/21st Lancers in peace and war. Much of the detailed narrative, which is illustrated with eleven maps and 128 photographs, is told in the words of those who served; giving a vivid insight into their experiences under fire in Tunisia, Italy, Palestine, Ulster and Iraq.