When the Vietnam War ended in the early 1970s, the U.S. Army faced a difficult transition. Years of jungle warfare had reshaped how American forces fought, but many of the specialized units that proved effective during the conflict were disbanded as the war came to a close. Among them were …
By the time the United States entered the Vietnam War in large numbers during the 1960s, the Ranger tradition had already passed through two major conflicts. The Rangers of World War II had carried out daring assaults across North Africa and Europe, while Ranger companies in Korea proved the value …
When World War II ended in 1945, the U.S. Army Rangers had already built a reputation for daring missions and aggressive combat leadership. From the night raids of North Africa to the cliffs of Normandy, Ranger battalions had proven the value of elite light infantry. But after the war, the …
I’m thrilled to finally share some exciting news: my latest book, Rangers, Desert Drop, will be released on 15 September 2025. This is the fifteenth installment in the Rangers Lead the Way series, and it dives into the lives of 1st Lieutenant Sam Miller, his wife Celia, and the Rangers …
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in history. Thousands of ships crossed the English Channel as soldiers prepared to storm the beaches of Normandy. The operation, known as Operation Overlord was the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe. But before the invasion forces could …
By the fall of 1942, the newly formed U.S. Army Rangers had completed their grueling training in Scotland. Volunteers had been pushed to their limits at the Commando training center, learning night raids, amphibious assaults, demolitions, and small-unit tactics. Now it was time to find out if the experiment worked. …
In modern war films and documentaries, elite soldiers moving silently through the darkness have become a familiar image. Small teams striking deep behind enemy lines. Fast assaults on critical targets. Soldiers trained to operate where conventional forces cannot. Today, the United States Army Rangers are synonymous with that kind of …
Date & place: January 30, 1945, Pangatian POW camp near Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Why this raid had to happen In late 1944, as U.S. forces returned to Luzon, intelligence and survivor reports warned that the Japanese were killing prisoners rather than letting them be liberated, the Palawan massacre on …
A Gritty WWII Pacific Theater Novel of the 6th Ranger Battalion I’m excited to announce the release of the second book in the Rangers, O’Conner series! After surviving the brutal campaigns in Europe, Sergeant Charlie O’Conner now finds himself in the steaming jungles of New Guinea. The 6th Ranger Battalion …
This year, I’m trading comfort for challenge. I’ve officially signed up for the One Shepherd Basic Warrior Course, a decision that’s equal parts adrenaline and insanity, depending on who you ask. But for me, it’s something deeper: a chance to step out of theory and into the mud. For those …
