A collection of letters housed at the Imperial War Museum sent by British and Commonwealth troops from Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa from the frontline of war to their loved ones at home. Poignant expressions of love, hope and fear sit alongside amusing anecdotes, grumbles about rations and thoughtful reflections, eloquently revealing how despite the passage of time many experiences of the fighting man are shared in countless wars...

Pictorial survey of the U.S. Army soldier's daily life in the early West, his Indian wars, Custer's last stand, etc.

Discusses the sacrifices that the American soldiers have made during and after the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. There is no real homecoming for many of our veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. They may go through the motions of daily life in their hometowns, but the terrible sights and sounds of war are still fresh in their minds. This empathic, inside look into the lives of our combat veterans reveals the lingering impact that...

"Members of the military, especially those with families, often have a tough time handling their finances, both while serving and when returning to civilian life. Many serving military are young, with little or no training in financial affairs, and face frequent deployments and relocations--all of which can wreak havoc on their finances. This informative and accessible book provides a one-stop guide to navigating the many financial issues facing today's...

Follows young Chris Taylor who arrives in Vietnam and quickly discovers that his worst enemies are not just the Viet Cong, but gnawing fear, physical exhaustion, and the anger growing within himself.