Author: Benjamin S Lambeth
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
ISBN: 1612513123
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 482
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America’s second war against Iraq differed notably from its first. Operation Desert Storm was a limited effort by coalition forces to drive out those Iraqi troops who had seized Kuwait six months before. In contrast, the major combat phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 was a more ambitious undertaking aimed at decisively ending Saddam Hussein’s rule. After several days of intense air strikes against fixed enemy targets, allied air operations began concentrating on Iraqi ground troops. The intended effect was to destroy Iraqi resistance and allow coalition land forces to maneuver without pausing in response to enemy actions. Iraqi tank concentrations were struck with consistently lethal effect, paving the way for an allied entrance into Baghdad that was largely unopposed. Hussein’s regime finally collapsed on April 9. Viewed in hindsight, it was the combination of allied air power as an indispensable enabler and the unexpected rapidity of the allied ground advance that allowed coalition forces to overrun Baghdad before Iraq could mount a coherent defense. In achieving this unprecedented level of performance, allied air power was indispensable in setting the conditions for the campaign’s end. Freedom from attack and freedom to attack prevailed for allied ground forces. The intended effect of allied air operations was to facilitate the quickest capture of Baghdad without the occurrence of any major head-to-head battles on the ground. This impressive short-term achievement, however, was soon overshadowed by the ensuing insurgency that continued for four years thereafter in Iraq. The mounting costs of that turmoil tended, for a time, to render the campaign’s initial successes all but forgotten. Only more recently did the war begin showing signs of reaching an agreeable end when the coalition’s commander put into effect a new counterinsurgency strategy in 2007 aimed at providing genuine security for Iraqi citizens. The toppling of Hussein’s regime ended the iron rule of an odious dictator who had brutalized his people for more than 30 years. Yet the inadequate resourcing with which that goal was pursued showed that any effective plan for a regime takedown must include due hedging against the campaign’s likely aftermath in addition to simply seeing to the needs of major combat. That said, despite the failure of the campaign’s planners to underwrite the first need adequately, those who conducted the three-week offensive in pursuit of regime change performed all but flawlessly, thanks in considerable part to the mostly unobserved but crucial enabling contributions of allied air power.
Author: John H. Waller
Publisher: Random House (NY)
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 520
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A deputy Middle East Theater Chief of OSS during World War II draws upon newly released documents and his own experience to offer new insights into the greatest conflict of the century. Waller tells how British Prime Minister Chamberlain mismanaged British intelligence which contributed to the debacle at Munich. and scores of other stories during the war.
Author: Brian Crozier
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 344
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Author: Thompson Palmer
Publisher: Rj Communications
ISBN: 9780989343602
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 322
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The second edition of The Unseen War for your soul adds clarity and fulfillment to God's mind, will and intentions. There is one verse of scripture that is very astonishing concerning God's will. Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets. This simply says that everything God will do, past, present and future He has gave them to His servants. God's Word is the means in which this has been accomplished. From the first book of Genesis until the last book called Revelation is God's perfect will. The Unseen War for Your Soul has taken these secrets, mysteries from God's Word and arraigned them in a systematic order. First, we first look into eternity past and observe His creative acts. The reader will be amazed at the beautiful revelations of God's intended purposes for man during His acts of past creation. Second, then what really happen at the creation of the heavens, earth and humanity. A shocking character comes from the third heaven. He was heavens star before his rebellion. Third, we are given the divine honor of seeing into eternity future. God's word paints a picture of the worlds to come. We will look into the two places where humanity will live forever. Chapter after chapter, The Unseen War for Your Soul takes you into and through God's secrets and mysteries until they are divinely fulfilled. This book answers in detail why God created angels and the role they play. Several chapters give a total understanding of angels. Why God created cherubim's, their order in eternity and time. Why evil, its origins and final exit into eternity. Why did God create the human race? I have left no stone covered concerning our creation, purpose, accountability and final judgment. What God gave angels and humanity so His divine will is perfectly fulfilled? Chapter two and chapter twenty two I feel was divinely imparted to me and will answer many questions for those who seek truth. There may be men and women who have preached and wrote along these lines; but I have never heard or read them. This book is a divine miracle that Jesus helped me write and arraigned for His people. There will be many men and women whose understanding will be opened as they read. I give all the praise, honor and glory to my God and savior Jesus for this book.
Author: Amanda McCrina
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 0374313563
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
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A mesmerizing historical novel of suspense and intrigue about a teenage girl who risks everything to save her missing brother. Poland, July 1944. Sixteen-year-old Maria is making her way home after years of forced labor in Nazi Germany, only to find her village destroyed and her parents killed in a war between the Polish Resistance and Ukrainian nationalists. To Maria’s shock, the local Resistance unit is commanded by her older brother, Tomek—who she thought was dead. He is now a “Silent Unseen,” a special-operations agent with an audacious plan to resist a new and even more dangerous enemy sweeping in from the East. When Tomek disappears, Maria is determined to find him, but the only person who might be able to help is a young Ukrainian prisoner and the last person Maria trusts—even as she feels a growing connection to him that she can’t resist. Tightly woven, relentlessly intense, The Silent Unseen depicts an explosive entanglement of loyalty, lies, and love during wartime, from Amanda McCrina, the acclaimed author of Traitor, a debut hailed by Elizabeth Wein as “Alive with detail and vivid with insight . . . a piercing and bittersweet story.”
Author: Mémorial Caen Normandie (Museum)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781595586810
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Assembles a unique and rich trove of historical images and artefacts of World War II, collected in Caen - one of the French cities devastated by the pivotal conflict. Including imagery that has never before been available to readers outside France, as well as a concise historical atlas - replete with full-colour maps, rare colour photographs, period artwork, timelines and reproductions of fascinating letters, documents and historical objects - this beautiful and cutting-edge history offers a completely new overview of the modern era's most destructive war.
Author: Kory Taylor
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304703274
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 206
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In his journey across the world, fighting for an unknownentity, with nebulous purpose, Jenner has found himself ina remote location in the far reaches of one of our oldestknown kingdoms. Brought over by a special task force intheir attempts at quelling the increasing chaos broughtforward through the Agency's continued skirmishes,Jenner will be forced to choose between the light anddarkness in his attempt in solving the enigma behind Xolidus.In the finale of his journey, Jenner pieces together his created world, his life as he has chose to live it and those he had left behind.
Author: Thompson Palmer
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475918437
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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Divine light love and truth can only come from the source that created all things. Without knowing this source all walk in the darkness searching and hoping they can nd the purpose of their existence. Multitudes of voices cry out in the darkness for a genuine love and truth. Many are taken advantage of by a myriad of substitutes in the world systems and religions of man. I have written my book for all those who will not be satis ed with the owery rhetoric of those dressed in the attire of a shepherd. " The Unseen War for Your Soul" will take us into three worlds: Eternity past. We look at the existence of God and his revelation of himself to his people. Scriptural revelation as to why God created angels seraphim's and cherubim's. The fth cherubim are an astonishing created being. He was heavens most brilliant star until the rebellion. The world of time. The creation of our world the creation of humanity and the origins of evil. You will be amazed what actually transpired at the creation of humanity. Eternity future. The two prepared places where all that can never die will live. I lay down my pen knowing I have done my best to reach my family, friends and generation with what has been given to me from my creator.
Author: Lorenzo Scupoli
Publisher: St Vladimir's Seminary Press
ISBN: 9780913836521
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 284
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Rich in references to the teaching of the saints and Fathers, this book combines the insights of West & East. A classic of Orthodox spirituality.
Author: Chip Ingram
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 149340069X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 242
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Some Christians believe strongly in the existence of demons and spiritual warfare. Others downplay or even ignore the idea. With such divergent views, how are Christians supposed to know the truth about demonic forces at work in this world? The Invisible War examines what every believer needs to know about Satan, demons, and spiritual warfare, offering a balanced look at this controversial subject. This provocative book will help Christians understand what the Bible says about these threats and will show them how they can safeguard themselves and their families through prayer. Now repackaged for a new generation, The Invisible War offers a balanced look at what is going on in the spiritual realm and what believers can do to defend themselves.
