Most histories of the U.S. Army’s early armored forces soften the truth. They use words like “growing pains,” “inexperience,” or “early challenges,” as if North Africa were a learning retreat instead of a battlefield that exposed every flaw in America’s pre-war doctrine. The 1st Armored Division didn’t simply “adapt” in …
When the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion lifted off from English airfields on the night of November 7–8, 1942, they were about to make history, and nearly disaster. It was the first American airborne combat operation of World War II, part of Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of French North Africa. …
Well, it finally happened. After a lot of thought (and a little caffeine-fueled spreadsheet math), I made a big decision: all of my books are now exclusive to Amazon Kindle, and officially part of Kindle Unlimited. That means: ✅ If you’re a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, you can now read every …
I’m thrilled to finally share something I’ve been working toward for a long time, my very first omnibus edition, and it’s a big one:The Operation Torch Omnibus. This collection brings together four full novels that follow the men who took part in one of the most pivotal moments of 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 …
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 …
In the jungles of Vietnam, there were missions so absurdly lopsided, so suicidal on paper, they sound like war movie scripts. But for Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) teams, small units of 4 to 6 men dropped deep into enemy territory, this was just Tuesday. These were the men who …
Explore the powerful stories of Italians who fought in WWII, some for America, others for Mussolini, and many caught in between.
