Kevin Maurer Books

One of the most critical battles of the Afghan War is now revealed as never before. Lions of Kandahar is an inside account from the unique perspective of an active-duty U.S. Army Special Forces commander. As then-Captain Rusty Bradley he began his third tour of duty in southern Afghanistan in 2006, the Taliban were poised to reclaim Kandahar Province, their strategically vital onetime capital. To stop them, the NATO coalition launched Operation Medusa, the largest offensive in its history. This is the story of a two-week battle that raged in scorching heat over a territory the size of Rhode Island.--From publisher description.

It's no secret that federal agencies are waging a broad, global war against terror. But for the first time in this memoir, an active, Muslim American federal agent reveals his experience infiltrating and bringing down a terror cell in North America. A longtime undercover agent, Tamer Elnoury joined an elite counterterrorism unit after September 11. Its express purpose is to gain the trust of terrorists whose goals are to take out as many Americans in as public and devastating a way possible. It's a furious race against the clock for Tamer and his unit to stop them before they can implement their plans. Yet as new as this war still is, the techniques are as old as time: Listen, record, and prove terrorist intent --

In late December 1941, General Douglas MacArthur, taken by surprise by the Japanese invasion of the Philippines, retreats to Corregidor, a rocky island fortress. Months later, under presidential orders, he is secretly evacuated, leaving his troops behind—a painful decision for a proud leader who has always defended his men. He vows, "I shall return," but the shame of Corregidor earns him the nickname "Dugout Doug." By early 1945, MacArthur is back, focused on reclaiming the island. He enlists the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, a skilled airborne unit, to jump onto Corregidor, which is heavily fortified by 6,700 Japanese soldiers prepared to fight fiercely. Through firsthand accounts and interviews with veterans, acclaimed war correspondent Kevin Maurer reveals a remarkable story of bravery and heroism during this pivotal yet often overlooked battle in the Pacific War. This narrative highlights the extraordinary courage of soldiers who, through sacrifice and determination, ultimately restore General MacArthur’s honor.

This first-person account details the planning and execution of the raid that led to Osama bin Laden's death, offering an unprecedented look inside the elite SEAL Team Six. The narrative immerses readers in the experiences of the twenty-four-man team as they prepare for this pivotal mission. From the harrowing crash of a Black Hawk helicopter to the moment the target was confirmed dead, the account unfolds with gripping, minute-by-minute precision. Team leader Mark Owen takes readers behind enemy lines, providing an insider's perspective on one of the most remarkable military operations in history. Critics have praised the book for its cinematic quality, capturing the intensity of the raid as if readers were alongside the SEALs in the helicopter. Mark Owen, a former member of SEAL Team Six, brings his extensive experience, having participated in numerous missions globally, including the high-profile rescue of Captain Richard Phillips in 2009. On May 1, 2011, he was a key figure in Operation Neptune Spear, witnessing bin Laden's demise firsthand. For security reasons, Owen's name and those of his fellow SEALs have been altered. Co-author Kevin Maurer has spent years covering special operations, embedding with forces in various conflict zones and authoring multiple books on the subject.

Mark Owen's instant bestseller, No Easy Day, focused on the high-profile targets and headline-grabbing chapters of the author's 13 years as a Navy SEAL. His follow-up, No Hero, offers a rare counterpoint: an intimate account of Owen's most personally meaningful missions, missions that never made headlines, including the moments in which he learned the most about himself and his teammates in both success and failure. Owen offers readers a close up view of the experiences and values that make Mark Owen and the SEALs he served with so capable.

Život a práce člena týmu SEAL. Po bestselleru popisujícím misi vedoucí k zabití bin Ládina Nelehký den přichází bývalý člen jednotky amerického námořnictva Navy SEAL Mark Owen se svou druhou knihou, v níž předkládá čtenáři nejniternější zážitky ze svých misí, které ho nejvíce zasáhly a měly vliv na to, jaký člověk se z něj stal.