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"There is no glory in battle worth the blood it costs."----General Dwight D. Eisenhower For months author F. J. "Bing" West lived among the Marines who besieged the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah, and interviewed members of the three US Army units that fought in that factious city before the Marin... More

From one of the most respected combat reporters in America comes a gripping battlefield history of how the U.S. military corrected its mistakes in Iraq and opened a path to victory. b&w photo insert.From a universally respected combat journalist, a gripping history based on five years of front-line ... More

"The Serbs behind them were preparing to attack, and in front of them lay open ground, flat and white as a shroud. We've run a hundred miles," Lang thought, "to come up a football field short."When a fellow Marine is kidnapped, Captain Mark Lang and his recon team, the Pepperdogs, disobey orders and... More

In 1966, 15 United States Marines entered the tiny village of Binh Nghia, Vietnam, to secure and clear the surrounding jungle of the enemy. The villagers themselves aided the Marines in their fight against the Viet Cong. Here, an unbreakable bond was forged between the Americans who fought for Vietn... More

Initially written as a private journal without any thought of publication, this work details Sgt. Conners most personal, intimate, and revealing thoughts on his experiences with the Iraq war from March through October 2004.Experience the Iraq War through the journal and letters of a Marine who fough... More

A pair or veteran U.S. Army officers outline a strategy for success in Iraq, drawing on their combined sixty months of service in Iraq and focusing on training the Iraqi Security Forces.... More

Connect with the exotic sights and ancient streets of Marrakesh. A pull-out map makes navigation easy, while chapters for each neighborhood highlight the best sights, shops, eating, drinking, and entertainment.What Will Your Marrakesh Encounter Be? ...taking in the daily spectacle from ringside seat... More

With unprecedented access and previously unreported detail, here is a first hand account of the 22-day march to Baghdad that takes you behind the scenes and to the front line... No one reporting on the war in Iraq had the unique battlefield clearance afforded the authors of this dramatic eyewitness ... More

Resident author Bing highlights San Francisco's quirky side as well as must-sees like Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. Included is information on walking tours throughout the city and key neighborhoods like Chinatown, Mission, and Castro.What Will Your San Francisco Encounter Be? ...hunting for ... More

This top guide for domestic tourists contains detailed coverage of culture, art, architecture, and history. It includes a new Wine Country chapter, hot tips for people moving to San Francisco and the Bay Area, and maps that now cover Muni, BART, and cable cars.Discover San Francisco Stroll the Golde... More