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 …
War is rarely clean.And it’s never simple. When people think about World War II, they often picture famous battles, heroic generals, and legendary weapons. But behind every machine on the battlefield were ordinary men, mechanics, drivers, gunners, loaders, soldiers learning how to survive inside a steel box while the world …
Explore the powerful stories of Italians who fought in WWII, some for America, others for Mussolini, and many caught in between.
Hey friends, I’ve got something special for you. I’ve just launched my official newsletter, a place where I’ll share behind-the-scenes stories, sneak peeks at upcoming books, historical deep-dives, and the occasional war story that didn’t make the final cut (sometimes for good reason). 😅 And to celebrate, I’m giving away …
The 106th Infantry Division, nicknamed the “Golden Lions” was one of the last U.S. divisions formed during World War II. Its brief but harrowing combat history is defined by one of the most brutal engagements of the European theater: the Battle of the Bulge. For many of its soldiers, the …
Discover the key differences and surprising similarities between the British SAS and U.S. Army Rangers in World War II. Explore their origins, training, missions, and enduring legacy in special operations history.
Before Normandy, before Market Garden—there was Torch. In the windswept sands of North Africa, America’s first combat paratroopers faced chaos, confusion, and deadly resistance in an operation few today remember—but none who were there could ever forget. Now, for the first time, their story is told through the eyes of …
