Mark Owen Bücher

Die Wahrheit über die Jagd auf Osama bin Laden Die Welt kennt nur die Bilder aus dem Lagezentrum des Weißen Hauses: Präsident Barack Obama und sein Stab beobachten am Monitor den Zugriff der Navy Seals. Mit aufgerissenen Augen verfolgt Außenministerin Hillary Clinton das Geschehen. Erschrocken schlägt sie die Hand vor den Mund. Es ist der Moment, als Osama bin Laden, der Drahtzieher des globalen Terrors, von einer Kugel in den Kopf getroffen wird.Was genau der US-Präsident und seine Berater sahen, ist ein streng gehütetes Geheimnis. Einzig und allein die Männer, die den Auftrag ausführten, wissen, was in Pakistan wirklich geschah. Mark Owen ist einer von ihnen.Der authentische Bericht über die tatsächlichen Umstände des Todes von Osama bin Laden – die wahre Geschichte über die wohl spektakulärste Mission der Navy Seals. Ausstattung: 16 S. Bildteil

As young citizen-soldiers, we were naive about the air war over Europe and its lasting impact on our lives. Despite our fear, we felt compelled to fulfill our mission after volunteering for service. My hope is that this narrative honors the men I served with by revealing the truth of our experiences. John Luckadoo, hailing from Chattanooga, Tennessee, joined the military following the attack on Pearl Harbor. As a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, he was assigned to the 100th Bomb Group in England. Between June and October 1943, he flew B-17 Flying Fortresses on bombing missions over France and Germany, aimed at crippling the Nazi war machine. With a shrapnel-torn Bible and his girlfriend’s silk stocking as talismans, Luckadoo faced intense Luftwaffe fire and freezing temperatures to complete twenty-five missions, far exceeding the survival rate of his peers, who rarely made it past twelve. To cope with the loss of fellow airmen, Luckadoo suppressed his emotions, focusing on his duties and recognizing that luck played a significant role in his survival. Acclaimed war correspondent Kevin Maurer draws from Luckadoo’s firsthand accounts to share a remarkable story of bravery and resilience, capturing the journey of a young man maturing amidst the chaos of the world's most devastating war.

Mark Owen's instant bestseller, No Easy Day, focused on the high-profile targets and headline-grabbing chapters of the author's 13 years as a Navy SEAL. His follow-up, No Hero, offers a rare counterpoint: an intimate account of Owen's most personally meaningful missions, missions that never made headlines, including the moments in which he learned the most about himself and his teammates in both success and failure. Owen offers readers a close up view of the experiences and values that make Mark Owen and the SEALs he served with so capable.

In late December 1941, General Douglas MacArthur, taken by surprise by the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, retreats to Corregidor, a rocky island fortress. Months later, under presidential orders, he is secretly evacuated, leaving his troops behind—a painful decision for a proud leader who has always defended his men. He vows, "I shall return," but the shame of Corregidor earns him the nickname "Dugout Doug." By early 1945, MacArthur is back, focused on reclaiming the island. He enlists the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, a skilled airborne unit, to jump onto Corregidor, which is heavily fortified by 6,700 Japanese soldiers prepared to fight fiercely. Through firsthand accounts and interviews with veterans, acclaimed war correspondent Kevin Maurer reveals a remarkable story of bravery and heroism during this pivotal yet often overlooked battle in the Pacific War. This narrative highlights the extraordinary courage of soldiers who, through sacrifice and determination, ultimately restore General MacArthur’s honor.

Paperback 63 pages Games Workshop; paperback / softback edition English 1841544108 978-1841544106

Život a práce člena týmu SEAL. Po bestselleru popisujícím misi vedoucí k zabití bin Ládina Nelehký den přichází bývalý člen jednotky amerického námořnictva Navy SEAL Mark Owen se svou druhou knihou, v níž předkládá čtenáři nejniternější zážitky ze svých misí, které ho nejvíce zasáhly a měly vliv na to, jaký člověk se z něj stal.