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Hey You!: A Merchant Marine Memoir invites you to step aboard and traverse the incredible life and career of Bob, a resilient soul who began his journey in the charming town of Nauvoo, Illinois. This compelling memoir delves into Bob's 50-year odyssey within the U.S. Merchant Marine, starting as a Deckhand and rising to the esteemed rank of Chief Engineer.Join Bob as he navigates the tumultuous waters of the Great Lakes, sharing gripping stories of tragedies, triumphs, and threats that marked his remarkable career. This memoir is more than a chronicle of professional achievements; it's a deeply personal exploration of the human spirit facing the challenges inherent to life on the open seas.At the heart of Bob's tale is a love story that spans an impressive 65 years. Meet Vera, the steadfast companion who stood by Bob's side, weathering the storms both on and off the Great Lakes. Their enduring partnership is a testament to the strength of love in the face of adversity.If you're drawn to maritime adventures, captivated by stories of resilience, or seeking inspiration from enduring love, "Hey You: A Merchant Marine Memoir" is a captivating read. Bob invites you into his world of highs and lows, weaving a narrative that reflects the strength of the human spirit and the enduring power of love. Immerse yourself in this engaging memoir today and discover the incredible journey of a man who sailed through life's challenges and emerged triumphant.
På plejehjemmet Gylden Solnedgang i Sydkorea er det ikke usædvanligt, at beboerne opdigter historier. Så da miss Mook går i gang med at fortælle om sit liv i Nord- og Sydkorea, ved nekrologskriveren dårligt, hvad hun skal tro. Den ene mere utrolige historie efter den anden kommer fra den ældgamle dame: om fangenskab, venskab, mord, eventyr, dækidentiteter og spionage. Historier, der er så farverige og forskellige, at de umuligt kan handle om den samme kvinde. Eller kan de? Dette er en utrolig roman om en utrolig kvindeskæbne i Korea. Om krig og kærlighed, forræderi og bedrag, historiefortælling og identitet. Lige så legesyg og tankevækkende, som den er brutal og smertefuld.
In this book, you'll be able to read stories about my experiences and learn about military life. This book is for people who have retired, have served, are on active duty, and those who enjoy creative content.
While reporting on the war in Ukraine, George Butler has created striking and intimate illustrations to introduce us to the people behind the headlines. His drawings, made in a variety of places, from missile-scarred streets to nursing homes, vividly capture stories of family, tragedy and perseverance. These powerful portraits of war and conflict are a timely reminder of the humanity we all share and our universal need for peace. A stunning, illuminating and sensitive look at stories that deserve to be told.
Charles Watkins sailed for the Dardanelles with the 1/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers in 1915. War, he said, was a welcome escape from hard labour in a Lancashire cotton mill. Fifty years later, he wrote his memoir, a 'hotch-potch of Gallipoli memories.'"In perpetrating this literary outrage, some apology is due. I could give many plausible excuses for recording moments of this disastrous campaign, but the real truth is the selfish pleasure I find in recalling one crowded hour of glorious life. It was my very good fortune to serve with a Lancashire Territorial Division. To the memory of those contumacious, argumentative, sentimental and lovable Lancashire lads - 'Salud.' No better comrades ever trod the field of battle...""Students of military strategy and tactics had best throw this book away for they'll learn nothing from it. In fact, I know even less of strategy and tactics than did the High-Ups who conducted the campaign. What's more, a lowly private soldier sees very little of the larger picture of war - his own grubby little nose is always buried too deeply in his own particular patch of the dung-heap..."The campaign is not short of operational histories, but few accounts get into the mind of the private soldier so successfully."The trouble," says Watkins, "is that most old soldiers develop a reluctance to talk - except perhaps after a few drinks, and when we seem, then, to get a little boastful and silly. At best, and when we are stone-sober, we feel we are merely a little boring to a new and unsympathetic generation."So we clam-up. We leave it to the cold, clinical dissection of historians to record the battles, the victories... and the defeats. The live and vivid experiences of the soldiers themselves are seldom, if ever, recorded - which is a pity, for without these how can the atmosphere of the times themselves ever be made to come to life."Lost Endeavour was published for 'limited and private circulation' in 1970, then again in 1982.For this modern edition, the editors have added a short biography of Watkins as an appendix, alongside several articles he wrote for the Gallipoli Association's journal, 'The Gallipolian'. For background and context, the editors include their notes on individuals, places and events mentioned by Watkins in the text.The reader will also find detail on the 6th Lancs Fusiliers at Helles - the battalion's establishment, drafts and battle casualties, a timeline for May to December 1915, eight maps, and a Gallipoli roll of honour.
Darrell Walker is a veteran of World War II and was a Rifleman from 1944-1946. He served in England and Germany in the Canadian Occupation Force, Regina Rifles. His tales are fascinating and humourous.
Few new personal accounts by Waffen-SS soldiers appear in English; even fewer originate from the multitude of non-German European volunteers who formed such an important proportion of this service's manpower. Twilight of the Gods was originally written in Swedish, and published in Buenos Aires shortly after the end of WWII. Erik Wallin, a Swedish soldier who volunteered for service with the Waffen-SS, and participated in the climactic battles on the Eastern Front during late 1944 and 1945, later telling his story to this book's editor, Thorolf Hillblad. Wallin served with the Panzer Reconnaissance Battalion, 11th SS-Panzergrenadier Division Nordland, a unit composed mainly of non-German volunteers, including Danes, Norwegians, and Swedes. The division enjoyed a high reputation for its combat capability, and was always at the focal points of the fighting on the Eastern Front in the last year of the war. During this period it saw combat in the Baltic, in Pomerania, on the Oder, and finally in defense of Berlin, where it was destroyed. Erik Wallin served with his unit in all of these locations, and provides the reader with a fascinating glimpse into these final battles. The book is written with a 'no holds barred' approach which will captivate, excite and maybe even shock the reader - his recollections do not evade the brutality of fighting against the advancing Red Army. Twilight of the Gods is destined to become a classic memoir of the Second World War. An outstanding new World War II memoir, and a first-hand account of the Waffen-SS on the Eastern Front Written in an exciting and direct style that is guaranteed to grab and hold the reader's attention Contains much new information on the personnel and actions of 11th SS Panzergrenadier Division Nordland.
This book is a biography of one of the most distinguished naval officers of the 19th century. From his service in the Mexican-American War to his command of the USS Richmond during the Civil War, Moses Brown was a true American hero. This book offers a fascinating insight into the life and times of this remarkable man.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
This is a biography of the famous Scottish soldier and politician John Graham of Claverhouse, better known as Viscount Dundee. The book draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters and diaries, to provide a detailed portrait of Dundee and his era. It is notable both for its historical value and its colorful writing style.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A poignant memoir of a young woman's experiences as a nurse during World War I, providing a firsthand account of life on the front lines and the toll that war takes on individuals and communities.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Charles Wright's first-hand account of his experiences as a corporal in the Union Army during the Civil War provides a unique perspective on the conflict. From the battles of Perryville and Stone River to the long months spent in military prison, Wright's memoir is both a harrowing and illuminating read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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