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Warriors Publishing Group9780989798389 0989798380 Pub Date: 1/22/2015 $14.95/€14.10 EU Discount Code: 55 Paperback

334 Pages History / Military HIS027120

Backbone History, Traditions, and Leadership Lessons of Marine Corps NCOs Julia Dye

Noncommissioned officers stand as the backbone of the United States Marine Corps. The Corps is among the most lasting institutions in America, though few understand what makes it so strong and how that understanding can be applied effectively in today's world. In this insightful and thoroughly researched book, Julia Dye explores the cadre of noncommissioned officers that make up the Marine Corps' system of small­unit leadership. To help us better understand what makes these extraordinary men and women such effective leaders, Dye examines the fourteen leadership traits embraced by every NCO. These qualities­­ including judgment, enthusiasm, determination, bearing, and unselfishness­­are exemplified by men like Terry Anderson, the former Marine sergeant who spent nearly seven years as a hostage in Beirut, John Basilone, the hero of the Pacific, and many others. To assemble this extraordinary chronicle, Julia Dye interviewed Anderson and dozens of other Marines, mining a rich trove of historical and modern NCO heroes that comprise the Marine Corps' astonishing legacy, from its founding in 1775 to the present day.

Dr. Dye works as the Vice President and CFO of Warriors, Inc., the entertainment business's premiere military advising company, and is responsible for Human Resources and Administration; Planning, Training, and Operations; and Logistics. She is also the Editor in Chief of Warriors Publishing Group. On occasion, as the project warrants, she also acts as a unit commander. She began with Warriors on the film Starship Troopers, participating in Captain Dye's first co­ed extended boot camp in Hell's Half Acre, Wyoming, eventually commanding

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own platoon. Projects since then include Rough Riders, Terminator 2:3D, Star Trek: The Adventure, Wag the Dog, and the Medal of Honor series for Electronic Arts. She is affiliated with the Los Angeles Fight Academy and the Society of American Fight Directors, and was Weapons Master on Alexander with Oliver Stone. She served as Adjutant on the maxi­series The Pacific for HBO, and is currently directing a documentary about Marine Corps Combat Correspondents, and last September the graphic novel Code Word: Geronimo that she co­wrote with her husband, Captain Dale Dye, was released. Her book entitled Backbone: History, Traditions, and Leadership Lessons of Marine Corps NCOs was published by Osprey in November, 2011. See more at juliadye.com, warriorsinc.com, and warriorspublishinggroup.com.

"Few people have the privilege of serving as a noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, but anyone who is interested in leading the kind of purpose­driven and values­centered life that marks the best Marine NCOs can learn from this book. And anyone in the business of leading people­­whether it's in business, the classroom, or the playing field­­should study the men and women Dye writes about with such insight. These NCOs don't just teach young Marines; they have a great deal to teach anyone smart enough to read, listen, and learn."

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­­Ed Ruggero, author of The First Men In: US Paratroopers and the Fight to Save D­Day "OUTSTANDING! A great capture of the Marine NCO. This should be required reading for all Devil Dogs. A big 'atta boy' goes to the author. Any businessman, or anyone in a leadership position, will benefit greatly by reading this book." ­­GySgt R. Lee Ermey "This remarkable book cracks the bone and examines the 'marrow' of leadership. One of the best books ever written about leadership, with powerful, riveting examples and direct application to the business world, or any other field of endeavor. Required reading for every Marine, for everyone who honors and studies our military, and for everyone who studies and strives in the field of leadership." ­­LtCol Dave Grossman, USA (ret.), author of On Killing and On Combat

"Dr. Julia D. Dye has written an absolutely fascinating book on U.S. Marine Corps noncommissioned officers (NCOs)­­the backbone of the Corps....I predict that Dr. Dye's book will be required reading for anyone who aspires to improve themselves or, more importantly, desires to wear the earned and respected chevrons of a Marine NCO." ­­Dr. Charles P. Neimeyer, Director and Chief, USMC History "Backbone is essential reading for everyone in a position of leadership­­and all who aspire to lead­­no matter their walk of life. Julia Dye nails it­­and her exemplars are the finest leaders on the planet ­ people who know the meaning of 'Semper Fidelis.'" ­­LtCol Oliver North, USMC (Ret.), Host of "War Stories" on FOX News Channel "A primer for life and a classic about values. While certain to be studied in military circles, it actually deserves to be read by all college students." ­­Bing West, best­selling author of The Village, The Strongest Tribe, and The Wrong War

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Warriors Publishing Group 9780989798365 0989798364 Pub Date: 5/25/2015 $14.95 Paperback

236 Pages Biography & Autobiography/ Military BIO008000

Dustoff 7­3 Saving Lives Under Fire in Afghanistan Erik Sabiston

This book is for heroes. Dustoff 7­3 tells the true story of four unlikely heroes in the rugged mountains of Afghanistan, where medics are forced to descend on wires to reach the wounded and helicopter pilots must fight wind, weather, and enemy fire to pluck casualties from some of the world's most difficult combat arenas. Complete opposites thrown together, cut off, and outnumbered, Chief Warrant Officer Erik Sabiston and his flight crew answered the call in a race against time, not to take lives­but to save them. The concept of evacuating wounded soldiers by helicopter developed in the Korean War and became a staple during the war in Vietnam where heroic, unarmed chopper crews flew vital missions known to the grateful grunts on the ground as Dustoffs. The crew of Dustoff 7­3 carried on that heroic tradition, flying over a region that had seen scores of American casualties, known among veterans as the Valley of Death. At the end of Operation Hammer Down, they had rescued 14 soldiers, made three critical supply runs, recovered two soldiers killed in action, and nearly died. It took all of three days.

ERIK SABISTON grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia before winding up living off the grid in the red­woods of Northern California. Naturally restless, he moved from one job to another working as a door­to­door sales­man, music teacher, and even a butcher, until he eventually found his calling as a Soldier. He led his helicopter crew during a series of miraculous rescues on one of the most dangerous operations in the history of the war in Afghani­stan. Erik also speaks nationwide at conferences, schools, and events, inspiring audiences to harness the power of faith and teamwork to push themselves beyond their own limits, survive the unthinkable, and achieve the impossible. He currently teaches the next generation of aviators to fly and fight in the UH­60 Blackhawk helicopter. Home is wherever the Army sends him and his wife Tess­who still teases him about his fear of heights.

"You want to know what the phrase "courage under fire" is really all about? Read Erik Sabiston's Dustoff 7­3." ­­John Weisman, 7­Time New York Times bestselling author of "KBL" "A gripping and heart­pounding tale of duty ­ and near death for the chopper crew ­ Dustoff 7­3 represents a war story of gallantry." ­ Richmond Times Dispatch "Erik Sabiston and the crew of Dustoff 7­3 are real­deal American heroes." ­ Scott MacTavish Author of Battle Ready & director of MURPH: The Protector "This is a great book! It puts you in the seat and offers an intimate look at the men and women who put it all on the line when troops are in need." ­ Kevin Maurer, #1 NY Times bestselling author of "No Easy Day" "unsuccessfully fighting back tears as I listen to the Dustoff 7­3 crew" ­ Arienne Thompson, USA Today "It's about time their story is told." ­ Leslie Marshall, FOX News Channel & Nationally Syndicated Radio Columnist "I used to wonder who those angels were that flew into our most hellish moments in combat, those men and women who would risk everything to save us or at least return our dead. After reading Dustoff 7­3, now I know." MAJ (Ret.) Rusty Bradley ­ Author, "Lions of Kandahar" "You guys are crazy!" ­ Renee Montagne, NPR News "A brave, cool hand behind the stick by necessity, Sabiston also writes astutely, cutting his deck of drama­riddled "cards" with slices of wry humor and true­life human interest. In doing so, he deals a winning hand." ­ Vertical Magazine

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"This story is extraordinary." ­ Martha Raddatz, ABC News I expected adrenaline junkies or war cowboys, but instead found four regular people susceptible to the same fears and doubts as anyone else. ­­Tony Dokoupil NBC News Absolutely incredible. ­­Charlie Rose CBS News

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Warriors Publishing Group 9780989798396 0989798399 Pub Date: 2/15/2012 $14.95/€14.10 EU Paperback

220 Pages Biography & Autobiography/ Military BIO008000

Fahim Speaks A Warrior­Actor's Odyssey from Afghanistan to Hollywood and Back Michael Moffett, Fazli Fahim

Fahim Fazli is a man of two worlds: Afghanistan, the country of his birth, and America, the nation he adopted and learned to love. He's also a man who escaped oppression, found his dream profession, and then paid it all forward by returning to Afghanistan as an interpreter with the U.S. Marines. When Fahim speaks, the story he tells is harrowing, fascinating, and inspiring. Born and raised in Kabul, Fahim saw his country and family torn apart by revolution and civil war. Dodging Afghan authorities and informers with his father and brother, Fahim made his way across the border to Pakistan and then to America. After reuniting with his mother, sisters, and another brother, he moved to California with dreams of an acting career. After 15 turbulent years that included two unsuccessful arranged marriages to Afghan brides, he finally qualified for membership in the Screen Actors Guild­and found true American love. Though Fahim's California life was happy and rewarding, he kept thinking about the battlefields of Afghanistan. Haunted by a desire to serve his adopted country, he became a combat linguist. While other interpreters opted for safe assignments, Fahim chose one of the most dangerous: working with the Leathernecks in embattled Helmand Province, where his outgoing personality and deep cultural understanding made him a favorite of both Marines and local Afghans­and a pariah to the Taliban, who put a price on his head. Fahim Speaks is an inspiring story of perseverance and patriotism­and of the special love that one man developed for his adopted country. A gold medal winner from the Military Writers Society of America

Fahim Fazli is a man of two worlds: Afghanistan, the country of his birth, and America, the nation he adopted and learned to love. He's also a man who escaped oppression, found his dream profession, and then paid it all forward by returning to Afghanistan as an interpreter with the U.S. Marines. When Fahim speaks, the story he tells is harrowing, fascinating, and inspiring. Born and raised in Kabul, Fahim saw his country and family torn apart by revolution and civil war. Dodging Afghan authorities and informers with his father and brother, Fahim made his way across the border to Pakistan and then to America. After reuniting with his mother, sisters, and brother, he moved to California with dreams of an acting career. After 15 turbulent years whch included two arranged marriages to Afghan brides, he finally qualified for membership in the Screen Actors Guild ­­ and found true American love. Though Fahim's California life was happy and rewarding, he kept thinking about the battlefields of Afghanistan. Haunted by a desire to serve his adopted country, he became a combat linguist. While other interpreters opted for safe assignments, Fahim chose one of the most dangersous: working with the Leathernecks in embattled Helmand Priovince, where his outgoing personality and deep cultural understanding made him a favorite of both Marines and local Afghans ­­ and a pariah to the Taliban, who put a price on his head. FAHIM SPEAKS is an inspiring story of perseverance and opatriotsim ­­ and of the special love that one man develioped for his adopted country.

Hollywood actor helps in Afghanistan By Deb Baker / Concord Monitor I've shied away from war stories. But this is about what you might like, so I tried "Fahim Speaks," and I'm glad I did ... His success [as a Marine interpreter] makes him a Taliban target ... Despite the danger, Fahim embraces every challenge... a good war story The story of an Afghan refugee, actor and U.S. patriot. Patriotism led Fahim Fazli to become an interpreter. He requested to be on the front lines, and was stationed at an Afghan forward operating base for the Marines. He was

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so successful in bridging two cultures that the Taliban put a price on his head. By JIM FENNELL, New Hampshire Union Leader

"When Fahim Fazli speaks, we are fascinated." ­ Tom Hanks, CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR "If you want to understand assimilation, culture­clash, patriotism, and perseverance, then you need to read about Fahim Fazli's arduous trek from Afghanistan to Hollywood and back." ­ Captain Dale Dye (USMC, ret) FAHIM SPEAKS gets my highest recommendation ­ it's a must read. What a TRULY AMERICAN story of perseverance and service! Reviewed by: Hodge Wood (2012) "Military Writers Society of America"

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Warriors Publishing Group9780986195518 0986195510 Pub Date: 8/18/2015 $35.00/€42.30 EU Paperback

234 Pages History / Military HIS027070

Small Arms of the Vietnam War A Photographic Study Dale Dye, Tom Laemlein

With modern military emphasis on whiz­bang weapons technology and the constant quest for things that make a bigger bang on the battlefield, it's easy to forget that at the dark heart of war stands an infantryman and his individual weapons. Those who understand warfare from research or from personal experience generally realize this about the conflicts that have plagued mankind since the dawn of time. Infantry weapons­often referred to as small arms­have fascinated soldiers and scholars for decades as they are the most personal aspects of combat. Small arms come into play when contact is close and potentially lethal. This was particularly true during the long, frustrating war in Vietnam, but much of the focus in studying that conflict has been either on aerial weapons­strike aircraft or armed helicopters­or on the originally much­maligned M16 rifle. There were huge numbers of other weapons used by both sides, but they are often ignored and rarely seen being used in combat action. This book solves that problem. Divided into easily digestible sections and preceded by cogent discussions of each weapon type, the authors have presented an intriguing collection of photographs that depict the primary small (and not so small) infantry arms most common on Vietnam battlefields. There are rare and stirring images here that depict what it was like to fight in the jungle­covered mountains and in the rice paddies. Viewing these images is like studying a primer about one of America's longest and deadliest wars.

The son of a US 8th Infantry Division veteran who fought in Normandy, Brittany and Germany, Tom Laemlein has always been fascinated by weaponry. However, it wasn't until his thirties that he purchased his first carbine which was the start of his collecting career. It also set him on his path as a publisher of specialist titles aimed at weapon collectors and enthusiasts through the creation of Armor Plate Press. His most recent publishing successes have included the highly successful American Firepower Series. DALE DYE IS a Marine officer who rose through the ranks to retire as a Captain after 21 years of service in war and peace. He is a distinguished graduate of Missouri Military Academy who en­listed in the United States Marine Corps shortly after graduation. Sent to war in Southeast Asia, he served in Vietnam in 1965 and 1967 through 1970 surviving 31 major combat operations. Appointed a Warrant Officer in 1976, he later converted his commission and was a Captain when he deployed to Beirut, Lebanon with the Multinational Force in 1982­83. He served in a variety of assignments around the world and along the way attained a degree in English Literature from the University of Maryland. Following retirement from active duty in 1984, he spent time in Central America, reporting and training troops for guerrilla warfare in El Salvador, Honduras and Costa Rica. Upset with Hollywood's treatment of the American military, he went to Hollywood and established Warriors Inc., the preeminent military training and advisory service to the entertainment industry. He has worked on more than 50 movies and TV shows including several Academy Award and Emmy winning productions. He is a novelist, actor, director and show business innovator, who wanders between Los Angeles and Lockhart, Texas. The son of a US 8th Infantry Division veteran who fought in Normandy, Brittany and Germany, Tom Laemlein has always been fascinated by weaponry. However, it wasn't until his thirties that he purchased his first carbine which was the start of his collecting career. It also set him on his path as a publisher of specialist titles aimed at weapon collectors and enthusiasts through the creation of Armor Plate Press. His most recent publishing successes have included the highly successful American Firepower Series.

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QuotesTom Laemlein and Capt. Dale Dye, USMC (Ret.), have collaborated on a new book, Small Arms Of The Vietnam War: A Photographic Study, which is available in both hard copy ($35) and digital editions ($15)...The 222­pp. book covers the small arms used during the conflict by both sides through photographs of all the arms in the hands of the troops who used them. It is broken down by type (handguns, rifles, shotguns and machine guns), and by who carried them (Americans, Australians, South Koreans, Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN), etc.). There are more than 40 pages devoted to the

arms used by the Viet Cong (VC) and North Vietnamese Army (NVA). ­Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor In Chief, American Rifleman

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Warriors Publishing Group9781944353087 1944353089 $24.95 Paperback

0 Pages History / Military HIS027210

The First Leathernecks A Combat History of the U.S. Marines from Inception to the Halls of Montezuma Don Burzynski, Charles Waterhouse

To mark the two hundredth anniversary of the War of 1812, author and noted historian Don Burzynski sheds some rare and exciting light on the part played by the nascent United States Marine Corps in that pivotal conflict and on their development in the turbulent years leading up to America's second war with Great Britain. There's not much in the official record of that time but Burzynski uses his passion and background to fill in the blanks and produce a stirring tale of the trials, errors and successes that led the Marine Corps's vaunted reputation as the worlds' premiere amphibious fighting force. It took two centuries to forge the modern Marine Corps, but it was the War of 1812 that set the Corps on the path to renown and established their high standards of dedication, loyalty and combat prowess. It was the Marines' accurate and devastating musketry coupled with their skill at manning cannon aboard the American warships of the period that resulted in victory at Lake Erie, Bladensburg, Baltimore and New Orleans. Despite their demonstrable value in those battles, success in combating the slave trade while serving at sea with the U.S. Navy, and their singular contribution in quashing piracy off the coasts of North Africa, the Marines were forced to fight for their survival on home turf. Burzynski accurately and interestingly covers the internecine wars of the period between Marines, their supporters and such luminaries of the time as President Andrew Jackson and other politicians who often sided with Admirals bound to disband the Corps. This untold story is an exciting, exhilarating tale of the most formative years of the United States Marine Corps. It goes a long and insightful way toward explaining how and why "Send in the Marines!" became a viable and reliable diplomatic ploy throughout the early years of American history.

Don Burzynski was a guest history columnist for the Marine Corps Times and Navy Times in Arlington. He has been a historian for 52 years starting as a re­enactor in 1959, reliving the Civil War Centennial, the Bi­Centennial of the American Revolution and currently the Bi­Centennial of the War of 1812. He holds three Detroit EMMYs and two CLIOs for commercial concepts when he was a Creative Director/Producer in the advertising field. He has spoken and conducted research for The History Channel and has appeared in a number of their films. In 1996, he won the prestigious Magruder Award from the Marine Corps Historical Foundation for living history excellence. This is Don's first book on the U.S. Marines. He has begun a volume entitled "Sea Soldiers in the War of 1812." Colonel Charles H. Waterhouse USMC (Ret.) began his Marine Corps in 1943 as an enlisted man in the Marine Corps Reserves. Joining the 5th Marine Division FMF, he was present at the landing at Iwo Jima where he would eventually suffer injuries from enemy fire and earn a Purple Heart. In 1946, he left the Corps to pursue a degree in art at the Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts. After completing the degree in 1950, he worked as a professional artist for various print media outlets that included creating artwork for books, magazines and advertisements. In the late 1960's, Col Waterhouse served as a civilian combat artist in Vietnam, serving three tours as part of the Navy Art Program which eventually led to him accepting a special commission from the Marine Corps as a Major and as a combat artist for the Marine Corps Reserves. Col Waterhouse retired shortly after the Marine Corps promoted him to the rank of Colonel in 1992. He was awarded the title of "Artist in Residence," becoming the first and only person to earn such recognition. Col Waterhouse continued to document the rich history and culture of the Marine Corps through his art and embarked on a series of paintings chronicling Marine and Navy Medal of Honor recipients. Colonel Charles Waterhouse, USMCR, 89, passed away early on Saturday morning, Nov. 16, 2013, at the home of his daughter and son­in­law in Toms River, N.J.

"Finally a historian has written a long necessary public history of the U.S. Marine Corps....I predict that "The First Leathernecks" will become a valued tabletop resource for anyone interested in the War of 1812 for many years to come." Dr. Charles P. Neimeyer, Director and Chief, U.S. Marine Corps History Division

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Historically accurate, Don Burzynski's superbly­crafted and very timely narrative of the early years of the Corps, "The First Leathernecks," reads like a fascinating novel. He grabs and holds your attention with stirring prose, adding a multitude of short, insightful vignettes, well­chosen illustrations by the first Marine Corps artist in residence, Colonel Charles Waterhouse, USMCR (Ret), and detailed maps of the period. This is definitely one for your library. Walt Ford, Leatherneck Magazine Finally, a dedicated researcher (Don Burzynski) has here compiled a chronological history that details how and why the Marine Corps was formed, in a fast­moving narrative guaranteed to hold your interest. Lavishly illustrated with period artwork, maps, and amazing original art by Col. Charles Waterhouse (ret.), a Marine artist­in­residence , this book gives you an exciting overview of the most important events in early Marine Corps history. If you're a U.S. Marine or a military vet, this is a must­read. If you're a history buff, you'll want this for your bookshelf or coffee­table. If you're "just" an American, you'll be proud. Perhaps most important, you'll gain an understanding of the honor and tradition that make today's Marines so dedicated to their duty. Bob Monement

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