Larry Alexander Livres

Set on Guadalcanal, the narrative revolves around a pivotal 2,000-yard ridge that overlooks Henderson Field, a crucial air base. The stakes are high, as the loss of this strategic position would lead to the potential demise or capture of the 12,500 Marines stationed there. The story delves into the intense military conflict and the dire consequences of warfare in this critical moment of history.

Focusing on the bravery and sacrifices of World War II heroes, this book offers a heartfelt tribute that highlights the experiences and valor of those who served. The author, known for their previous work "Biggest Brother," delves into personal stories and significant events, capturing the essence of heroism during a pivotal time in history. Through vivid storytelling, readers are immersed in the trials and triumphs faced by individuals who shaped the course of the war.

This title tells the story of two fighter pilots, an American and a German, whose remarkable encounter during World War II became the stuff of legend.

The New York Times bestseller that tells the true story of the life of Major Dick Winters, the man who led the Band of Brothers in World War II.Look for the Band of Brothers miniseries, now available to stream on Netflix!In every band of brothers, there is always one who looks out for the others.They were Easy Company, 101st Army Airborne—the World War II fighting unit legendary for their bravery against nearly insurmountable odds and their loyalty to one another in the face of death. Every soldier in this band of brothers looked to one man for leadership, devotion to duty, and the embodiment of Major Dick Winters.This is the riveting story of an ordinary man who became an extraordinary hero. After he enlisted in the army’s arduous new Airborne division, Winters’s natural combat leadership helped him rise through the ranks, but he was never far from his men. Decades later, Stephen E. Ambrose’s Band of Brothers made him famous around the world.Full of never-before-published photographs, interviews, and Winters’s candid insights, Biggest Brother is the fascinating, inspirational story of a man who became a soldier, a leader, and a living testament to the valor of the human spirit—and of America.

This account delves into the Alamo Scouts, an elite reconnaissance unit in World War II, highlighting their daring missions and strategic importance. The narrative offers intimate insights into the lives of these soldiers, showcasing their bravery and the challenges they faced in the Pacific theater. Through personal stories and historical context, the book paints a vivid picture of the Scouts' contributions and sacrifices during a pivotal time in history.

The island of Tarawa, a tiny spit of sand out in the middle of the Pacific, teemed with five hundred pillboxes filled with artillery pieces and highly motivated Japanese soldiers. Their commanding officer encouraged his troops, saying, "It would take one million men one hundred years" to conquer Tarawa. They were convinced that the Americans would be slaughtered before they ever got ashore. Private Pete "Hardball" Talbot was one of the US Marines tasked with taking the island. A cocky, tough street kid from Philadelphia, Pete joined up to escape his abusive father. In his mind, nothing the Japanese could throw at him could be as bad as what his father dished out. He was angry, and more than willing to take it out on the enemy. But once he climbed over the side and into the landing craft, and once the Japanese artillery and machine guns opened up in defense of the island, Pete knew this was going to be different. It would take all his training, and all his street smarts to stay alive while those around him got blown to bits. Despite Japanese predictions, it took the United States Marines seventy-six hours to take Tarawa. It was a walk in the park ... if the park were in the middle of hell itself.

In this thought-provoking book, Alexander critically examines the notion of freedom of expression as a human right. He argues that while legal protection for this freedom is valuable, it cannot be universally categorized as a human right. The book is accessible and relevant for students and professionals in various fields.

"In 1962, in the pages of a comic book slated for cancellation, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko gave birth to one of the most enduring icons in American popular culture: the Amazing Spider-Man! Turning the concept of a super hero on its head, they imbued the young, guilt-ridden Peter Parker with the fantastic powers of an arachnid and the fantastic pressures of an everyday teenager. The combination was pure magic. Now, you can leap into Spider-Man's web-slinging world from the very beginning, including the tragic origin that started it all; the first appearances of the Daily Bugle and J. Jonah Jameson; and the debut of classic villains including the Green Goblin, Dr. Octopus, the Sandman, the Vulture and Electro!" -- Amazon.com summary of volume 1.

This book is for students and scholars interested in criminal law theory. It undertakes questions that very few theorists have addressed, particularly about our understanding of culpability, and collects them in one monograph that offers a unified approach to addressing them.

Niebywała autentyczna historia dwóch pilotów i walk w przestworzach podczas drugiej wojny światowej! BESTSELLER „NEW YORK TIMESA” „Książka przykuwa uwagę niczym film. Chwilami przypomina „Top Gun”, kiedy indziej „Walkirię” i na tym nie koniec!” – Marcus Brotherton, autor bestsellera „New York Timesa”, “We Who Are Alive and Remaine” Grudzień 1943 roku. Poważnie uszkodzony amerykański bombowiec z trudem utrzymuje się w powietrzu po misji nad terytorium Niemiec. Za sterami siedzi dwudziestojednoletni podporucznik Charlie Brown, na pokładzie są zabici i ranni członkowie załogi. Nagle z tyłu wyłania się charakterystyczna sylwetka messerschmitta, pilot to Franz Stiegler, as myśliwski. To, co wydarzyło się potem, było wręcz niewyobrażalne i zostało określone później jako „najbardziej zdumiewające spotkanie wrogów podczas drugiej wojny światowej”. O tym, co się stało, gdy Charlie i Franz wysoko nad ziemią spojrzeli sobie w oczy, żadnemu z nich długo nie wolno było mówić… Oto prawdziwa historia dwóch pilotów. Poznajemy równolegle ich życie: wybuch wojny i realia służby w lotnictwie. Nim los zetknął ich tamtego grudniowego dnia, Franz przeszedł całą długą drogę niemieckiego pilota myśliwskiego: latał nad północną Afryką, wspierając Afrika Korps Rommla, stacjonował na Sycylii, osłaniając przeprawę przez Morze Śródziemne, wreszcie miał bronić swego kraju przed nalotami aliantów. Książka przedstawia zarówno barwny, żywy portret dwóch młodych żołnierzy walczących po przeciwnych stronach, jak i świetnie opisuje dramatyczne podniebne pojedynki i przebieg działań wojennych. Żywe mimo upływu lat wspomnienia Charliego Browna i Franza Stieglera czynią tę książkę tak wyjątkową, a jej lekturę – zapadającym w pamięć, poruszającym przeżyciem. Ciekawostką jest, że szwedzki zespół Sabaton na swojej płycie „Heroes”, utwór „No Bullets Fly” poświęcił bohaterom książki „Rycerze wojennego nieba”. Sabaton aktywnie włączył się w promowanie książki na całym świecie facebook.com/382380358539429/photos/a.385526381558160.1073741828.382380358539429/557431124367684/? „Z najstraszniejszej wojny w historii wyłania się ta opowieść o braterstwie wrogów. Prosto opowiedziana, wyśmienita i warta poznania” – Joe Galloway, autor bestsellerowego „We Were Soldiers Once… and Young” Adam Makos jest dziennikarzem, historykiem i wydawcą czasopisma militarnego „Valor”. Przeprowadził mnóstwo wywiadów z weteranami. W 2008 roku towarzyszył 101. dywizji powietrznodesantowej w Iraku i siłom specjalnym podczas tropienia terrorystów z Al-Kaidy. Te i inne misje autor opisuje na stronie valorstudios.com. Rycerze wojennego nieba to jego rewelacyjny debiut książkowy, jest też współautorem (z Marcusem Brothertonem) Voices of the Pacific: Untold Stories from the Marine Heroes of World War II Larry Alexander jest dziennikarzem i autorem biografii z listy bestsellerów „New York Timesa”: Biggest Brother. The Life of Major Dick Winters, the Man Who Led the Band of Brothers.