Hellhound on his trail : the stalking of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the international hunt for his assassin

From Chris Garland author: Sides, Hampton Hellhound on his trail : the stalking of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the international hunt for his assassin James Earl Ray and Martin Luther King were at existential crossroads in 1968.  Each was looking for a new path to the next phase of his life.  Ray was seeking [...]

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Imperial Cruise

From Chris Garland author: Bradley, James Imperial Cruise  In 1905, to further the economic and strategic interests of the United States, President Theodore Roosevelt green lit Japanese expansion in Asia without Constitutional or Congressional oversight. In “The Imperial Cruise”, the author asserts that this policy lit the fuse for the Asia/Pacific wars that followed later [...]

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Where Men Win Glory : The Odyssey of Pat Tillman

From Chris Garland author:  Krakauer, Jon Where Men Win Glory : The Odyssey of Pat Tillman The odyssey of Pat Tillman is a uniquely American tragedy. After the attacks of 9/11 he felt compelled to defend his country. He left a loving wife and a lucrative career as a professional football player to join the [...]

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Horse soldiers : the extraordinary story of a band of U.S. soldiers who rode to victory in Afghanistan

From Chris Garland author: Stanton, Doug Horse soldiers : the extraordinary story of a band of U.S. soldiers who rode to victory in Afghanistan Horse Soldiers is the story of the United States’ initial military response to the 9/11 attacks. In October of 2001 a select few Special Forces were sent into Afghanistan to collaborate [...]

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