Books by Michael Green

Book SynopsisWhile tanks were the most recognised armoured vehicles during the Cold War, NATO and Warsaw Pact (WP) armies fielded a wide array of armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs). These included armoured cars, armoured personnel carriers (APCs), anti-aircraft vehicles and self propelled artillery. Over the Cold War years nations both progressively developed series of AFVs and introduced entirely new ranges.APCs, vital to all frontline units, evolved from machine gun-armed battlefield taxis such as the US M113 and Soviet BTR-60 series into sophisticated infantry fighting vehicles. The Soviet BMP-1, US Bradley M2/M3, West German Marder and British Warrior and CVR series were classic examples of the latter, with numerous variants.The Soviet BRDM-2 series was the most numerous armoured car. The British Army fielded the Saladin, Ferret and Fox and the German Army introduced the eight-wheeled Luchs and tracked SPZ11-2 Kurz.Early anti-aircraft vehicles, such as the American M42 with two 40mm Bofors, were

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Book SynopsisThe officially sanctioned graphic novel prequel to the cult 1982 science fiction movie Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott. Co-written by the Oscar nominated writer of Blade Runner 2049, Logan, and Murder on the Orient Express Michael Green and New York Times Bestselling author Mike Johnson. It is 2027 and Blade Runner Ash continues to hunt the streets of the rain-soaked dystopian world of Los Angeles for renegade Replicants, but this time she's trying to protect as many as she can find...Trade Review"The mythology-expanding story is backed by artist Guinaldo's evocative depiction of the rain-sodden eco-catastrphine that is 2029 LA. Violent (including an eye-gouging) but supremely stylish" - Total Film “Johnson and Guinaldo have managed to hit that nostalgic sweet spot of familiarity and extension with a strong third act helping to elevate the story enough to warrant further exploration” - SciFi Now“The artwork is fantastic. There’s a dark gritty feel to it that also feels just as faithful to the films . . . You can practically hear the soundtrack of the original 1982 film playing in the background" - The Hashtag Show

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Book SynopsisLine of Advantage provides a groundbreaking and comprehensive account of the new grand strategy that emerged in Japan under Abe Shinzō. Michael J. Green draws on on two decades of access to Abe and other Japanese political, military, and business leaders, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of Japan’s approach.Trade ReviewThis is a detailed and thoughtful analysis of the strategic ambitions of one of Japan’s most important postwar political leaders. Its strength lies in its identification of Abe as one of Japan’s most important foreign policy thinkers and its detailed account of how Abe capitalized on foreign policy opportunities to better position Japan in a world that is increasingly challenging its postwar strategy. -- Sheila A. Smith, author of Japan Rearmed: The Politics of Military PowerFor a time, the United States was AWOL from our traditional duty as leader of the West. Michael J. Green thoughtfully and professionally chronicles the ascent of Abe into that void. Academically rigorous yet guided by a master policy maker’s feel, this is a book that Asianists will use as a resource well into the future. -- Richard L. Armitage, former deputy secretary of state and president of Armitage InternationalIn this extremely timely book, Michael J. Green sheds light on Japan’s emergence as a leader in its strategy on China, as well as in Abe’s politics and diplomacy. Green, a highly experienced scholar-practitioner, demonstrates formidable knowledge and profound insight on Japan’s history, geopolitics, and statecraft, peppering the text with many personal and intimate conversations with top U.S. and Japanese decision makers. He envisions the U.S.-Japan alliance as the twenty-first-century equivalent of the Anglo-American alliance, wearing the mantle of the Pacific mission and maritime strategy of John MacMurray and George Kennan. -- Yoichi Funabashi, author of Meltdown: Inside the Fukushima Nuclear CrisisLine of Advantage is a splendid book for developing an understanding of Japan’s changing grand strategy and its development across the political spectrum * East West Notes *Green knows Japanese foreign policy like few others. -- Andrew J. Nathan * Foreign Affairs *Named an editor's pick best book of 2022. * Foreign Affairs *A splendid book....a valuable resource for interested scholars, policy-makers, government officials, and even a more general audience of Japanese politics enthusiasts. It is an essential read to understand how Japan intends to navigate the years and decades to come. * International Affairs *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsA Note on Transliteration of Japanese Words and NamesIntroduction1. The Historic Roots of Modern Japanese Grand Strategy2. China3. The United States4. The Indo-Pacific5. Korea6. Internal BalancingConclusion: The End of the Yoshida DoctrineNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisExamining and synthesizing the history of the Native American peoples of the Southeast, this text focuses on integral phases, from the Pre-Columbian period to the removal of the "Five Civilized Tribes" and beyond, to the present day.Trade ReviewA long needed handbook that fills a significant niche in the reference literature... The reference of choice on the topic and an essential purchase for all libraries collecting books about Native Americans. -- John Burch Library Journal Reads quickly and easily and is complemented by an attractive gallery of illustrations... quite useful. North Carolina Historical Review Theda Perdue and Michael Green, renowned experts on the history of the Cherokee and Creeks, respectively, have produced a wonderful guide to the Indians of the southeast. The Georgia Historical Quarterly The first of a projected seven-volume reference series on American Indian history and culture by Columbia University Press, Perdue and Green have set a high standard with this logically organized, well-written, and concisely comprehensive work. -- Kathryn E. Holland Braund The Journal of Southern History A volume whose strength is its comprehensiveness... a volume that scholars of all levels will want to consult. -- Melissa A. Stock H-Net ReviewsTable of ContentsHistory and Culture 1. Writing About Native Southerners 2. Native Southerners 3. The European Invasion 4. Native Peoples and Colonial Empires 5. "Civilization" and Removal 6. Native Southerners in the West 7. Those Who Remained People, Places, and Events, A to Z Chronology Resources

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAn excellent textbook for students and scholars in international relations, political science, and Asian studies, and even for diplomats and policy makers. -- Alon Levkowitz H-US-JapanTable of ContentsPreface Abbreviations 1. Unbundling Asia's New Multilateralism Bates Gill and Michael J. Green Part I National Strategies for Regionalism 2. Evolving U.S. Views on Asia's Future Institutional Architecture Ralph A. Cossa 3. Chinese Perspectives on Building an East Asian Community in the Twenty-first Century Wu Xinbo 4. Regional Multilateralism in Asia and the Korean Question Lim Wonhyuk 5. Japan's Perspective on Asian Regionalism Akiko Fukushima 6. India and the Asian Security Architecture C. Raja Mohan 7. Australia's Pragmatic Approach to Asian Regionalism Greg Sheridan 8. The Strong in the World of the Weak: Southeast Asia in Asia's Regional Architecture Amitav Acharya Part II The Functional Challenges 9. Emerging Economic Architecture in Asia: Opening or Insulating the Region? Amy Searight 10. Norms and Regional Architecture: Multilateral Institution Building in Asia and Its Impact on Governance and Democracy William Cole and Erik G. Jensen 11. Defense Issues and Asia's Future Security Architecture Michael E. O'Hanlon 12. Nontraditional Security and Multilateralism in Asia: Reshaping the Contours of Regional Security Architecture Mely Caballero-Anthony 13. Challenges to Building an Effective Asia-Pacific Security Architecture Brendan Taylor and William T. Tow Appendix. Selected List of Principal Regional Institutions in Asia Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAn excellent textbook for students and scholars in international relations, political science, and Asian studies, and even for diplomats and policy makers. -- Alon Levkowitz H-US-JapanTable of ContentsPreface Abbreviations 1. Unbundling Asia's New Multilateralism Bates Gill and Michael J. Green Part I National Strategies for Regionalism 2. Evolving U.S. Views on Asia's Future Institutional Architecture Ralph A. Cossa 3. Chinese Perspectives on Building an East Asian Community in the Twenty-first Century Wu Xinbo 4. Regional Multilateralism in Asia and the Korean Question Lim Wonhyuk 5. Japan's Perspective on Asian Regionalism Akiko Fukushima 6. India and the Asian Security Architecture C. Raja Mohan 7. Australia's Pragmatic Approach to Asian Regionalism Greg Sheridan 8. The Strong in the World of the Weak: Southeast Asia in Asia's Regional Architecture Amitav Acharya Part II The Functional Challenges 9. Emerging Economic Architecture in Asia: Opening or Insulating the Region? Amy Searight 10. Norms and Regional Architecture: Multilateral Institution Building in Asia and Its Impact on Governance and Democracy William Cole and Erik G. Jensen 11. Defense Issues and Asia's Future Security Architecture Michael E. O'Hanlon 12. Nontraditional Security and Multilateralism in Asia: Reshaping the Contours of Regional Security Architecture Mely Caballero-Anthony 13. Challenges to Building an Effective Asia-Pacific Security Architecture Brendan Taylor and William T. Tow Appendix. Selected List of Principal Regional Institutions in Asia Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisIn a history that spans the eighteenth century to the present, Michael J. Green follows the development of U.S. strategic thinking toward East Asia. Green finds one overarching concern: that a rival power might use the Pacific to isolate and threaten the U.S. and prevent the ocean from becoming a conduit for the westward flow of trade and values.Trade ReviewMichael Green's magisterial study is a timely and insightful reminder of the deep and long-standing ties between East Asia and the United States, and the complex interplay between our economic and security interests, and our values, a dynamic which has shaped US policy for two and a half centuries. It is an indispensable point of reference for students and policy makers seeking to understand a critical region where history casts a long shadow, notwithstanding the extraordinary changes of recent years. -- James Steinberg, Syracuse University and former deputy secretary of state With impeccable research and lucid prose, Michael Green provides a first-rate account of the deep historical roots of American grand strategy toward Asia. It is essential for understanding American policy toward a crucial region. -- Joseph S. Nye, Jr., Distinguished Service Professor, Harvard University, and author of Is the American Century Over? Already a renowned Japan expert, Green combines his regional knowledge with a capacious strategic mind and historical sensibility. This is one of the most impressive books I have ever read. It is consistently original, providing on every page fresh insights immersed in a compelling narrative arc, and it is destined to be a lodestar among scholarship on history, strategy, and statecraft. -- William Inboden, Chair, Clements Center for National Security, The University of Texas, Austin Important and comprehensive study of America's relations with the region. -- Gordon G. Chang New York Times Book Review Green set about filling [a] gap in the literature and he has succeeded triumphantly. His book is likely to become the standard work on the subject. -- Gideon Rachman Financial TimesTable of ContentsNote on Korean, Chinese, and Japanese Terms Acknowledgments Introduction I. The Rise of the United States 1. "A Theatre for the Exercise of the Most Ambitious Intellect": Seeds of Strategy, 1784-1860 2. "How Sublime the Pacific Part Assigned to Us": Precursors to Expansion, 1861-1898 3. "I Wish to See the United States the Dominant Power on the Shores of the Pacific": Grand Strategy in the Era of Theodore Roosevelt II. The Rise of Japan 4. "Leave the Door Open, Rehabilitate China, and Satisfy Japan": Defining the Open Door, 1909-1927 5. "Between Non-resistance and Coercion": The Open Door Closes, 1928-1941 6. "We Have Got to Dominate the Pacific": Grand Strategy and the War Against Japan III. The Rise of the Soviets 7. "The Overall Effect Is to Enlarge Our Strategic Frontier": Defining Containment in the Pacific, 1945-1960 8. "Anyone Who Isn't Confused Really Doesn't Understand the Situation": Asia Strategy and Escalation in Vietnam, 1961-1968 9. "An Even Balance": Nixon and Kissinger's Redefinition of Containment in Asia, 1969-1975 10. "The President Cannot Make Any Weak Moves": Jimmy Carter and the Return of the China Card, 1977-1980 11. "To Contain and Over Time Reverse": Ronald Reagan, 1980-1989 IV. The Rise of China 12. "The Key to Our Security and Our Prosperity Lies in the Vitality of Those Relationships": George H. W. Bush and the Unipolar Moment, 1989-1992 13. "Engage and Balance": Bill Clinton and the Unexpected Return of Great-Power Politics 14. "A Balance of Power That Favors Freedom": Strategic Surprise and the Asia Policy of George W. Bush 15. "The Pivot": Barack Obama and the Struggle to Rebalance Asia Conclusion: The Historical Case for Asia Strategy Notes Index Illustrations

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMichael Green's magisterial study is a timely and insightful reminder of the deep and long-standing ties between East Asia and the United States, and the complex interplay between our economic and security interests, and our values, a dynamic which has shaped US policy for two and a half centuries. It is an indispensable point of reference for students and policy makers seeking to understand a critical region where history casts a long shadow, notwithstanding the extraordinary changes of recent years. -- James Steinberg, Syracuse University and former deputy secretary of stateWith impeccable research and lucid prose, Michael Green provides a first-rate account of the deep historical roots of American grand strategy toward Asia. It is essential for understanding American policy toward a crucial region. -- Joseph S. Nye, Jr., Distinguished Service Professor, Harvard University, and author of Is the American Century Over? Already a renowned Japan expert, Green combines his regional knowledge with a capacious strategic mind and historical sensibility. This is one of the most impressive books I have ever read. It is consistently original, providing on every page fresh insights immersed in a compelling narrative arc, and it is destined to be a lodestar among scholarship on history, strategy, and statecraft. -- William Inboden, Chair, Clements Center for National Security, The University of Texas, AustinImportant and comprehensive study of America's relations with the region. -- Gordon G. Chang * New York Times Book Review *Green set about filling [a] gap in the literature and he has succeeded triumphantly. His book is likely to become the standard work on the subject. -- Gideon Rachman * Financial Times *With rich historical records and insightful analysis, this is a fascinating, most useful reference for students and scholars of US-Asia relations and American foreign policy. * Choice *[An] essential guide to understanding U.S. policy in Asia. * Foreign Affairs *Rich and ambitious history of US strategic thinking toward Asia * Los Angeles Review of Books *By More Than Providence provides the greatest value in illustrating how the draw of the Asia-Pacific has been an enduring influence in the United States for nearly two-and-a-half centuries. -- Matthew T. Brundage * Journal of American-East Asian Relations *Green brings scholarly and policymaking credentials to this tour d’horizon. * Imperial & Global Forum *A brilliant and highly readable history of America's evolving grand strategy toward Asia and the Pacific since 1783. * Asian Review of Books *By More than Providence is a gold mine of richly documented historical detail, informed by international relations theory, and enlivened by the hands-on policymaker’s nose for bureaucratic turf battles, clashing personalities, and Washington intrigue. . . . The Asia-Pacific has long loomed large in American strategic thinking and today its centrality is unparalleled. By More than Providence provides a sweep, power, and coherence that anchors that centrality historically. -- T.J. Pempel * Journal of East Asian Studies *In examining U.S. grand strategy toward the Asia Pacific, he has produced a grand synthesis. * Journal of American History *Table of ContentsNote on Korean, Chinese, and Japanese TermsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionI. The Rise of the United States1. "A Theatre for the Exercise of the Most Ambitious Intellect": Seeds of Strategy, 1784–18602. "How Sublime the Pacific Part Assigned to Us": Precursors to Expansion, 1861–18983. "I Wish to See the United States the Dominant Power on the Shores of the Pacific": Grand Strategy in the Era of Theodore RooseveltII. The Rise of Japan4. "Leave the Door Open, Rehabilitate China, and Satisfy Japan": Defining the Open Door, 1909–19275. "Between Non-resistance and Coercion": The Open Door Closes, 1928–19416. "We Have Got to Dominate the Pacific": Grand Strategy and the War Against JapanIII. The Rise of the Soviets7. "The Overall Effect Is to Enlarge Our Strategic Frontier": Defining Containment in the Pacific, 1945–19608. "Anyone Who Isn't Confused Really Doesn't Understand the Situation": Asia Strategy and Escalation in Vietnam, 1961–19689. "An Even Balance": Nixon and Kissinger's Redefinition of Containment in Asia, 1969–197510. "The President Cannot Make Any Weak Moves": Jimmy Carter and the Return of the China Card, 1977–198011. "To Contain and Over Time Reverse": Ronald Reagan, 1980–1989IV. The Rise of China12. "The Key to Our Security and Our Prosperity Lies in the Vitality of Those Relationships": George H. W. Bush and the Unipolar Moment, 1989–199213. "Engage and Balance": Bill Clinton and the Unexpected Return of Great-Power Politics14. "A Balance of Power That Favors Freedom": Strategic Surprise and the Asia Policy of George W. Bush15. "The Pivot": Barack Obama and the Struggle to Rebalance AsiaConclusion: The Historical Case for Asia StrategyNotesIndexIllustrations

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Book SynopsisLine of Advantage provides a groundbreaking and comprehensive account of the new grand strategy that emerged in Japan under Abe Shinzō. Michael J. Green draws on on two decades of access to Abe and other Japanese political, military, and business leaders, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of Japan’s approach.Trade ReviewThis is a detailed and thoughtful analysis of the strategic ambitions of one of Japan’s most important postwar political leaders. Its strength lies in its identification of Abe as one of Japan’s most important foreign policy thinkers and its detailed account of how Abe capitalized on foreign policy opportunities to better position Japan in a world that is increasingly challenging its postwar strategy. -- Sheila A. Smith, author of Japan Rearmed: The Politics of Military PowerFor a time, the United States was AWOL from our traditional duty as leader of the West. Michael J. Green thoughtfully and professionally chronicles the ascent of Abe into that void. Academically rigorous yet guided by a master policy maker’s feel, this is a book that Asianists will use as a resource well into the future. -- Richard L. Armitage, former deputy secretary of state and president of Armitage InternationalIn this extremely timely book, Michael J. Green sheds light on Japan’s emergence as a leader in its strategy on China, as well as in Abe’s politics and diplomacy. Green, a highly experienced scholar-practitioner, demonstrates formidable knowledge and profound insight on Japan’s history, geopolitics, and statecraft, peppering the text with many personal and intimate conversations with top U.S. and Japanese decision makers. He envisions the U.S.-Japan alliance as the twenty-first-century equivalent of the Anglo-American alliance, wearing the mantle of the Pacific mission and maritime strategy of John MacMurray and George Kennan. -- Yoichi Funabashi, author of Meltdown: Inside the Fukushima Nuclear CrisisLine of Advantage is a splendid book for developing an understanding of Japan’s changing grand strategy and its development across the political spectrum * East West Notes *Green knows Japanese foreign policy like few others. -- Andrew J. Nathan * Foreign Affairs *Named an editor's pick best book of 2022. * Foreign Affairs *A splendid book....a valuable resource for interested scholars, policy-makers, government officials, and even a more general audience of Japanese politics enthusiasts. It is an essential read to understand how Japan intends to navigate the years and decades to come. * International Affairs *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsA Note on Transliteration of Japanese Words and NamesIntroduction1. The Historic Roots of Modern Japanese Grand Strategy2. China3. The United States4. The Indo-Pacific5. Korea6. Internal BalancingConclusion: The End of the Yoshida DoctrineNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisIf the church is to grow and thrive, and not just survive, we need leaders who possess the radical leadership qualities taught by Jesus and the apostlesTrade ReviewMichael Green has seen leaders come and go over a lifetime of experience. In this book, he distils a lifetime of the close reading of Scripture with his own extensive leadership experience, while drawing on his unparalleled experience of the worldwide church and decades of evangelistic ministry. It is a little goldmine. * Rt Revd Dr Graham Tomlin, Bishop of Kensington *[Michael Green] is honest and thought provoking. -- Grahame Way * Evangelical Times *Table of Contents1. Jesus, the leader 2. Jesus’ training methods 3. Peter on leadership 4. Leadership at Corinth 5. Luke on leadership 6. Qualities of a leader 7. Women in leadership 8. Paul on leadership 9. Lessons for today

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring, thematic approach to the Book of Acts. Each theme is applied directly to modern church life, and to the relationship between the church and today's world. Themes opened up include church planting, evangelistic preaching, guidance, leadership and effective communication of the gospel in message and life-style.Table of ContentsThe relevance of the Book of Acts to today's church; Life-style and convictions of each church - their church planting, leadership, pastoral apologetics, use of spiritual gifts, methods of evangelism

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Book SynopsisMichael Green gives excellent practical advice to help Christians approach and talk naturally with their friends about the Good News. From that first faltering conversation, to following up, he shows us how introducing a friend to Christ is the most worthwhile and fulfilling ministry any Christian can have.

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Book SynopsisThis short course is designed to help people move from a decision to follow Christ to fruitful discipleship.Table of ContentsContentsWhat’s All This About? 6Guide for Participants 9Guide for Leaders 15Week 1: How Can I Start Out as a Christian? 27Week 2: How Can I Be Sure I Am a Christian? 37Week 3: How Can I Grow in My Relationship with Jesus? 49Week 4: How Can I Discover Christian Fellowship? 61Week 5: How Can I Experience the Holy Spirit? 71Week 6: How Can I Be Useful to God? 83Tailpiece 93Photocopiable Material for Participants 99

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Book SynopsisCovers all Cold War Soviet/WP, US, British, French and German main battle tanks.

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Book SynopsisComprehensive and authoritative work on the whole range of Soviet aircraft and helicopters in service during the Cold War.

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Book SynopsisComprehensive and authoritative work on the whole range of Second World War Red Army weaponry.

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Book SynopsisUS naval aviation leads the World. this title has a winning combination of massive aircraft carriers and cutting-edge aircraft.

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Book SynopsisAn invaluable and comprehensive collection of US infantry weapons of WW2.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive record in words and images of America's main battle tank since 1981.

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Book SynopsisComprehensive account in words and images of all US Wheeled AFVs of the last 80 years.

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Book SynopsisCovers all Allied Tank variants of the WW2 period across all theatres.

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Book SynopsisMany rare images of all Allied Armoured Fighting Vehicle variants of WW2 across all theatres.

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Book SynopsisSuperb collection of colour and B&W images of all Axis tanks variants of WW2 across all theatres

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Book SynopsisSuperb collection of colour and B&W images of all Axis AFV variants of WW2 across all theatres

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Book SynopsisUnited States Marine Corps played a leading role in the war against Japan from Pearl Harbour in December 1941 until VJ Day on 2 September 1945. Living up to its motto the First to Fight , the 1st Marine Division landed on the Japanese-occupied island of Guadalcanal in the South Pacific on August 7, 1942 and fought its way up the central Solomon islands to Cape Gloucester in the territory of New Guinea. In November 1943, the Marine Corps captured Tarawa Atoll and so began their advance across the Central Pacific, fighting many famous and bloody battles such as Saipan, Tinian, Guam, Peleliu, Iwo Jima and finally the 82-day epic struggle for Okinawa. These victories came at high cost, with 19,737 Marines killed, and 67,207 wounded. This classic Images of War title presents a graphic overview of the Corps' legendary campaign in text and contemporary images. The Author expertly describes the full range of Marine Corps weaponry and explains their organization, tactics and fighting doctrine.

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Book SynopsisThe routing of the British and French Armies in May and June 1940 by the Wehrmacht's armoured divisions caused a major rethink by the US Army's senior leadership. The result was the formation of the two armoured divisions in July 1940; the first named 'Old Ironside' and second designated 'Hell on Wheels'. In 1941, a further three armoured divisions were created; the third (Spearhead), the fourth (remained unnamed) and the fifth called 'Victory'. The following year seven more were created, the sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth. The final two armoured divisions formed in 1943 numbered the sixteenth and twentieth. All but one of these powerful formations went on to see service in the European Theatre of Operation (ETO); the exception being the 1st Armoured Division that served in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. These fourteen divisions proved their effectiveness against the Axis forces. In this carefully researched book military historian and much published author Michael Green explains their operational and fighting doctrine. Equipment enthusiasts will appreciate the lavish images and informed captions of the armoured fighting vehicles and other equipment employed.

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Book SynopsisTo counter the Soviet threat and that of their client States during the Cold War years 1949-1991, the American military deployed an impressive range of main battle tanks (MBTs) and armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs). The Patton series of medium MBTs (including the M46, M47 and M48) supplemented by the M103s Heavy Tank initially formed the core of the US tank fleet. In 1960 the M60 MBT with its British designed 105mm gun entered service and, in turn, was replaced by the M1 Abrams in 1980. In support were armoured reconnaissance vehicles, progressively the M41 bull dog (1951); the M114 (1961), the M551 Sheridan (1967) and M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle (1981). The armoured personnel carrier (APC) range included the ubiquitous M113 and its replacement the M2 Bradley, cousin of the M3. Expert author Michael Green covers all these vehicles and their variants in this informative and superbly illustrated Images of War series work.

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Book SynopsisWith the American-supported South Vietnamese government verging on collapse in early 1965, American President Lyndon Johnson decided to commit American conventional ground forces in the form of a United States Marine Corps (USMC) brigade of approximately 3,000 men on March 8, 1965. So began a massive and costly 10-year commitment. At its height in 1968, the USMC had 86,000 men in South Vietnam. Almost 500,000 Marines would eventually rotate in out of South Vietnam during their typical one-year tours of duty. In the end, the fighting during such well-known battles at Con Tien, Chu Lai, Hue, Khe Sanh and Dong Ha and thousands of now forgotten smaller-scale engagements would cost the USMC 13,070 killed in action and 88,630 wounded, more casualties than they suffered during the Second World War. In this book, well-known military historian Michael Green using hundreds of dramatic images tells the dramatic and gallant story of the Marines' contribution to an unwinnable war; the battles, their equipment, from rifles to helicopters and jets, and the strategy adopted by the Corps.

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Book SynopsisThis classic Images of War book traces the key role played by destroyers of the United States Navy since the first order for 16 in 1898\. Prior to the USA's entry into the First World War a further 63 destroyers were commissioned and, due to the U-boat threat, 267 more were authorised by Congress once hostilities were joined. Between 1932 and Pearl Harbor ten new classes totalling 169 destroyers came into service. During the war years American shipyards turned out a further 334 vessels. Of the three classes, the 175 Fletcher-class were judged the most successful. The Cold War years saw the development of seven more classes. More recently 82 of the stealth shaped Arleigh Burke class have been ordered but the futuristic Zumwalt-class programme has been curtailed for cost reasons. Expert author Michael Green is to be commended for compiling this comprehensive account of the USN's impressive destroyer programme with its authoritative text and superb images.

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Book SynopsisOn June 25, 1950, the North Korean Army invaded South Korea. Among the US forces sent to South Korea was the 1st Marine Division. In September 1950, the Division audaciously landed deep behind enemy lines at Inchon port, throwing the North Korea Army into disarray. In November 1950, the Chinese Army invaded North Korea with eight divisions tasked with the destruction of the 1st Marine Division at the Chosin Reservoir. The Marines made a 78-mile fighting withdrawal in arctic conditions before being evacuated by the US Navy. In February 1951, the 1st Marine Division returned to combat assisting Eighth (US) Army to repulse five Chinese Army offensives over four months. By November 1951, the large-scale back and forth offensives operations by the opposing sides had ended, replaced by a stalemate which lasted until the 27 July, 1953 armistice. The bitter three-year conflict accounted for the death of 4,267 Marines with another 23,744 wounded. In classic Images of War style, expert author Michael Green describes the Marine Corps' outstanding contribution, organization, tactics, fighting doctrine and weaponry.

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Book SynopsisWhen the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, the U.S. Navy had a total of 111 submarines. However, this fleet was not nearly as impressive as the number suggests. It was mostly a collection of ageing boats from the late teens and early twenties, with only a few of the newer, more modern Gato-class boats. Fortunately, with the war in Europe already two years old and friction with Japan ever-increasing, help from what would become known as the Silent Service in the Pacific was on the way: there were 73 of the new fleet submarines under construction. The Silent Service in World War II tells the story of America’s intrepid underwater warriors in the words of the men who lived the war in the Pacific against Japan. The enemy had already begun to deploy advanced boats, but the U.S. was soon able to match them. By 1943 the new Gato-class boats were making a difference, carrying the war not just to the Japanese Imperial Navy, but to the vital merchant fleet that carried the vast array of material needed to keep the land of the Rising Sun afloat. As the war progressed, American success in the Solomons, starting with Guadalcanal, began to constrict the Japanese sea lanes, and operating singly or in wolfpacks they were able to press their attacks on convoys operating beyond the range of U.S. airpower, making daring forays even into the home waters of Japan itself in the quest for ever more elusive targets. Also taking on Japanese warships, as well as rescuing downed airmen (such as the grateful first President Bush), U.S. submarines made an enormous contribution to our war against Japan. This book takes you through the war as you learn what it was like to serve on submarines in combat, the exhilaration of a successful attack, and the terror of being depth-charged. And aside from enemy action, the sea itself could prove to be an extremely hostile environment as many of these stories attest. From early war patrols in obsolescent, unreliable S-boats to new, modern fleet submarines roving the Pacific, the forty-six stories in this anthology give you a full understanding of what it was like to be a U.S. Navy submariner in combat.

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Book SynopsisWhen the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, the U.S. Navy had a total of 111 submarines. However, this fleet was not nearly as impressive as the number suggests. It was mostly a collection of ageing boats from the late teens and early twenties, with only a few of the newer, more modern Gato-class boats. Fortunately, with the war in Europe already two years old and friction with Japan ever-increasing, help from what would become known as the Silent Service in the Pacific was on the way: there were 73 of the new fleet submarines under construction.The Silent Service in World War II tells the story of America's intrepid underwater warriors in the words of the men who lived the war in the Pacific against Japan. The enemy had already begun to deploy advanced boats, but the U.S. was soon able to match them. By 1943 the new Gato-class boats were making a difference, carrying the war not just to the Japanese Imperial Navy, but to the vital merchant fleet that carried the vast array of material needed to keep the land of the Rising Sun afloat.As the war progressed, American success in the Solomons, starting with Guadalcanal, began to constrict the Japanese sea lanes, and operating singly or in wolfpacks they were able to press their attacks on convoys operating beyond the range of U.S. airpower, making daring forays even into the home waters of Japan itself in the quest for ever more elusive targets. Also taking on Japanese warships, as well as rescuing downed airmen (such as the grateful first President Bush), U.S. submarines made an enormous contribution to our war against Japan.This book takes you through the war as you learn what it was like to serve on submarines in combat, the exhilaration of a successful attack, and the terror of being depth-charged. And aside from enemy action, the sea itself could prove to be an extremely hostile environment as many of these stories attest. From early war patrols in obsolescent, unreliable S-boats to new, modern fleet submarines roving the Pacific, the forty-six stories in this anthology give you a full understanding of what it was like to be a U.S. Navy submariner in combat.

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Book SynopsisWriters Michael Green and Mike Johnson (Supergirl) and artist Rags Morales (Identity Crisis) bring you one of the darkest struggles Superman and Batman have ever faced. Superman/Batman Omnibus Vol. 2 collects these and other classic tales featuring the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight. This volume collects stories from Superman/Batman #44-87; Superman/Batman Annual #3-5.

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Book SynopsisFrom 1895 to 1944 the US Navy commissioned some 60 steel-clad battleships; the first being Indiana (BB-1) and the last USS Missouri (BB-63). After an impressive showing in the Spanish-American War and the 'Great White Fleet's' circumnavigation of the world, US battleships played only a minor role in the First World War. They came into their own in WW2 primarily bombarding enemy held coastal regions and supporting Allied operations in Europe and the Pacific. Their firepower was awesome and the later examples had nine 16-inch and up to twenty 5-inch guns plus copious anti-aircraft defences. On the few occasions these mighty ships took on Japanese counterparts, they performed brilliantly but protection of the increasingly important aircraft couriers was more decisive. Armour plate nearly a foot and a half thick saved many from fatal attack from suicidal kamikaze pilots. Post WW2 the battleships were relegated to war reserve status but later their value projecting American military power worldwide and their conversion to platforms for cruise missile saw their re-birth. The last US battleship retired in 1992 having served in the Korean and Vietnam War, the Middle East and finally Desert Storm. This fine book gives the expert and layman a privileged overview of one of the greatest weapon systems in military history.

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