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Lost in Shangri-La: Behind the Story - (A Background Information Book Companion)    by Behind the Story™ Books
Price: $3.99 USD. 3910 words. Language: English. Published on March 13, 2012. Nonfiction » History » Military.

Loved the novel? And you've devoured the last morsel of your savory book. Now what? If you still have the stomach that yearns for more, "Behind the Story" will be a most delightful surprise. Enjoy this basket full of hand-picked treats collected from various sources all over the internet, compiled as an easy, concise and info-rich serving just for you! Try your sample now!
Combat Diary    by Steve Oualline
Price: $1.99 USD. 26550 words. Language: English. Published on February 25, 2012. Nonfiction » History » Military.

Combat Diary By Emmett Jackson, Sargent,18055437 * Combat Engineer * Located and disarmed German mines * Awarded the bronze star * On the front line during the Battle of the Bulge * Crossed the bridge at Remagen while it was still under fire. His story. In his own words. A powerful tail of strength and courage of an American soldier.
Heroes, Brigands and Spies    by Emil Justimbaste
Price: $2.99 USD. 37880 words. Language: English. Published on February 17, 2012. Nonfiction » History » Military.

In the island of Leyte during the Second World War, a guerrilla movement emerges from the ranks of unsurrendered army officials and intrepid civilians. But a high ranking military official with a doubtful past arrives and tries to wrest the guerrilla leadership. This book is about the rivalry of guerrilla groups in a deadly power struggle that impairs their ability to fight against their enemies.
Into the Darkness    by Arthur Hoyle
Price: $3.99 USD. 45390 words. Language: English. Published by David Vernon on January 31, 2012. Nonfiction » History » Military.

(5.00 from 6 reviews)
"Into the Darkness" is the true story of a young Australian thown into the crucible of the air war over Europe. Navigator, Arthur Hoyle, discovers the excitement, the comraderie and the fear of being part of Bomber Command. This book dramatically recreates the the trials of air crews over the dark skies of Europe — where the chance of surviving the full ‘tour’ was very low.
World War II London Blitz Diary, Volume Two, 1941    by Victoria Washuk
Price: Free! 82630 words. Language: English. Published on October 25, 2011. Nonfiction » History » Military.

This Diary was written during the World War two London Blitz years by a woman experiencing the nightly terrifying bombings. The diary reveals what the average Londoner experienced during that time; events that today have been forgotten or lost to younger generations. This is volume two of a four volume series written by Ruby Alice Side Thompson.
Ersatz Krieg: A True Story of Men Captured, But Not Conquered    by Alban Snape
Price: $3.99 USD. 50120 words. Language: English. Published on October 17, 2011. Nonfiction » History » War.

'Ersatz Krieg'. The true story of Alban Snape, who at the age of 18 was taken prisoner whilst on a scouting mission soon after the Normandy Landings. This 'Churchill gangster' was transported to Stalag VIIIC in Poland and sent to work for the Germans in a sugar factory. The story tells of Alban's attempted escape, the sabotage of the sugar factory and the long march west that followed.
World War ll London Blitz Diary Volume 1    by Victoria Washuk
Price: $2.99 USD. 65980 words. Language: English. Published on September 27, 2011. Nonfiction » History » War.

0.5 star(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Ruby Side Thompson, an ordinary woman living during the World War ll London Blitz bombing blasts history out of the realm of dry, dusty names and dates and places the reader in the midst of the terrifying events as they unfold. This is very important documentation and will have tremendous appeal to those who have an avid interest in the effect of the war on ordinary citizens.
The Hell Hawk Poems    by John Livingood
Price: $0.99 USD. 12520 words. Language: English. Published on August 7, 2011. Nonfiction » History » Military.

A collection of poems from World War II, primarily focusing on the war in the South Pacific and, in particular, the Solomon Islands Campaign. The poems were collected by William C. Livingood while he was a Flight Surgeon assigned to the U. S. Marine Corps fighter squadron, VMF-213, also known as the Hell Hawks. Many of the poems were written by a VMF-213 pilot.
Righteous Might: One Man's Journey Through War in the Pacific    by Craig Siegel
Price: $7.50 USD. 71020 words. Language: English. Published on May 12, 2011. Nonfiction » History » Military.

Righteous Might: One Man’s Journey Through War in the Pacific is based on the extraordinary memoirs of Leonard Gordon who served in the 6th Infantry Division in New Guinea and the Philippines in World War II, earning three bronze star commendations and three purple hearts. It fills a significant gap that exists in material covering the lesser-known Pacific campaigns of the U.S. Army.
Chappie World War II Diary of a Combat Chaplain    by A. Anne Eiland
Price: $4.99 USD. 84770 words. Language: English. Published on November 23, 2010. Nonfiction » History » Military.

Reality combat! This first-hand account of a WWII combat chaplain who served on the front-lines across North Africa and Europe with the 20th Combat Engineers is a unique journal containing information and observations not found in other books. Chappie recorded events as they occurred, transporting the reader to the battlefields of WWII in a way that puts a human face on the tragedy of war.