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Author
Publisher
Scribner
Language
English
Description
The United States Marine Corps, with its proud tradition of excellence in combat, its hallowed rituals, and its unbending code of honor, is part of the fabric of American myth. Making the Corps visits the front lines of boot camp in Parris Island, South Carolina. Here, old values are stripped away and new Marine Corps values are forged. Bestselling author Thomas E. Ricks follows these men from their hometowns, through boot camp and into their first...
2) Stop-Loss
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (111 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Decorated Iraq war hero Sgt. Brandon King (Ryan Phillippe) makes a celebrated return to his small Texas hometown following his tour of duty. He tries to resume the life he left behind with the help and support of his family and his best friend, Steve Shriver (Channing Tatum), who served with him in Iraq. Along with their other war buddies, Brandon and Steve try to make peace with civilian life. Then, against Brandon’s will, the Army orders him back...
Author
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"...as a young man living in the Roman Empire, you've heard many stories about far-away lands and people. It sounds exciting but you're about to discover how tough life really is for a Roman soldier!"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Harvard historical monographs volume 52
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Pub. Date
1963
Physical Desc
vii, 217 p. illus., plans. 21 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
The University of North Carolina Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
392 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Based on close examination of the letters and records left behind by individual soldiers from both the North and the South, Carmichael explores the totality of the Civil War experience--the marching, the fighting, the boredom, the idealism, the exhaustion, the punishments, and the frustrations of being away from families who often faced their own dire circumstances"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the challenges that military families face, such as deployment and frequent moves, but also discusses the ways in which military service can make a family stronger.
Publisher
Paramount
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (124 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A timeless tale of romance, friendship, and growth. Loner Zack Mayo enters Officer Candidate School to become a Navy pilot and in thirteen weeks he learns the importance of discipline, love and friendship.
Author
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
ix, 260 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Brye is a mom to four military officers, and for more than a decade she's endured countless teary goodbyes, sparse communication from boot camps and training summers, deployments, emotional airport reunions, empty chairs at Thanksgiving dinners, and sleepless hours waiting for phone calls in the night. She's navigated the complicated tangle of emotions--pride, worry, fear, hope, and deep, enduring love--that accompanies life as a military mom. In...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
108 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains how the discipline, courage, and preparation of the Roman soldier combined with the strategies and tactics of his commander and the organization of the military establishment resulted in the conquest of many lands for the Roman Empire.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Published in 1923, Vanished Arizona offers a vivid glimpse into a frontier world that has long since disappeared. Author Martha Summerhayes draws readers into the remote outposts and rugged landscapes of Arizona's territorial years through her captivating firsthand account of life as an army wife. Accounts of danger, lawlessness, and the untamed environment are balanced with charming portraits of fellow pioneers, creating a fascinating look at life...
Publisher
Greenwood, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
3 volumes (xvii, x, x, 1139 pages) : illustrations; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"This ground-breaking work explores the lives of average soldiers from the American Revolution through the 21st-century conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq"--
17) Roman army
Author
Publisher
EDC Pub.]
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Publisher
Sesame Workshop
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 English/ Spanish language magazine (20 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.) + 1 poster + 4 postcards.
Language
English
Description
Deployments: Elmo's dad had to go away for a while. Elmo really misses him. Luckily, he has his mom, his family, and his friends on Sesame Street.
Homecomings: When Elmo's dad returns after being away for a long time, the whole family must adjust.
Changes: Rosita's dad has returned home with an injury that happened while he was doing his job. His legs have been hurt and now he must use a wheelchair. Rosita feels sad that she and her Papi can no...
Publisher
Soundview Media Partners
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Legendary singer/songwriter Kris Kristofferson, the son of an Air Force general, leads a heartfelt journey into the strange but interesting life of American military 'brats'. Based on poignant and provocative interviews with adult brats of all ethnicities including General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, this is the first film to explore this peculiar subculture from an insider's perspective.
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