Rowan Drake

Shiloh 1862: The Harrowing Battle That Shattered America’s Innocence

Please take a minute to check my books about the Civil War Introduction The Battle of Shiloh, fought on April 6-7, 1862, was a defining confrontation in the American Civil War, often called “The Death of Innocence.” Located near Pittsburg Landing in Tennessee, the battle was among the bloodiest the …

The Man Who Won the War: Andrew Higgins and the Boat That Carried Victory

When history books tell the story of World War II, the spotlight often falls on the soldiers who stormed beaches, the generals who commanded armies, and the political leaders who shaped global strategy. But sometimes, victory hinges not just on the bravery of men in uniform or the genius of …

A Riveting New Book Launch: Dive Into the Heart of “Rangers, Late Cold War”

This entry is part 10 of 14 in the series Rangers lead the way

In May 1975, the world held its breath as the Mayaguez Incident erupted into a high-stakes confrontation on the high seas and a desperate fight for survival on a forgotten Cambodian island. In Rangers, Late Cold War, readers are plunged into the heart of this harrowing rescue mission, seen through …

📣 New Release: Big Red One: World War I now available

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series The Big Red One

I’m proud to announce the release of my newest historical novel, Big Red One, book 4: World War I, a deeply personal and immersive story set during America’s entry into World War I. The year is 1917. While the world is already engulfed in chaos, the United States takes its …

A City in the Crosshairs: The Battle for Aachen

In the autumn of 1944, with the fields of France behind them and the Rhine still far ahead, American soldiers stood at the edge of something they’d never faced before: the German homeland. For months, they had fought through hedgerows, farmlands, and ruined villages, liberating territory from Nazi occupation. But …

Unearthing a Forgotten War: A Soldier’s Legacy in “Big Red One, book 3, Spain and the Philippines”

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series The Big Red One

History is often remembered through monuments, textbooks, and headlines—but just as often, it’s hidden in attics, whispered through letters, or buried beneath silence. Big Red One, book 3, Spain and the Philippines, the new historical novel by Rowan Drake, tears open one of the least-discussed chapters in American military history—the …

Introducing Brothers in arms: A Harrowing Tale of Brotherhood, Sacrifice, and Survival in Vietnam

This entry is part 9 of 14 in the series Rangers lead the way

David Miller returns in Brothers in Arms, the latest gripping installment of the Rangers Lead the Way series—a heart-pounding narrative that plunges readers into the brutal realities of the Vietnam War. This time, the story centers on an unbreakable bond between two brothers caught in the crucible of conflict. David …

Rangers, Recon Patrol: A High-Stakes Adventure in David Miller’s Latest Mission

This entry is part 8 of 14 in the series Rangers lead the way

Introduction to Rangers, Recon Patrol I’m thrilled to announce the release of my latest novel, “Rangers, Recon Patrol”, the gripping eighth installment in the “Rangers Lead the Way” series. This series has delved deep into the lives, missions, and sacrifices of our elite soldiers, and this latest book raises the …