The Stinger Wars

The Stinger Wars
Author: JOSHUA GOEHMANN
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2014-08-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1490745432

"I'm Riken Shatter of the Stinger race which was almost brought to extinction I know no one has heard of us because four groups tried to erase us from history this is a story of those times." This is a fictional book about a fictional race that is trying to conquer every dimension and expand their power. Inferno the king of the Stingers isn't content with being king of the Stingers so he decides that he will ally with the Angels of Decay and he plans on taking over more starting with the Demons and after that his target is the Planet Sunexu a planet that has multiple races Humans, Elves, Orcs, Goblins, Ogres and so on.

Shadow and Stinger

Shadow and Stinger
Author: William Pace Head
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2007-02-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781585445776

Nicknamed “the truck killer,” the AC-119K gunship and its counterpart, the AC-119G, were developed in the late 1960s in response to the needs of the U.S. military in Vietnam. This important book examines the evolution of these aircraft and their role within Vietnam, military policy, and geopolitical realities. Drawing on unpublished studies and a host of primary materials, William Head discusses the events that led to the birth of the AC-119, the planning and modification processes that followed, and its operational history. The G model, or “Shadow,” focused on air support and anti-personnel missions. “Stinger,” the K model, which could carry more cargo for longer distances, was suited for destruction of enemy vehicles. Though the AC-119 was only an interim asset, its descendants—the AC-130E, H, and U—have played an active role in the recent conflict in Iraq. A narrative of the crews and pilots who executed the missions and the engineers, designers, and the politicians responsible for the aircraft, Shadow and Stinger will be of interest to Vietnam veterans, historians, and scholars, as well as aviation enthusiasts.

Stinger Saga

Stinger Saga
Author: Mahmood Ahmed
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 135
Release: 2012-07-31
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 147713624X

This book is about the air war in Afghanistan, and how a ragtag guerrilla army of Afghan irregulars, who were considered by some as not being good enough to operate Stingers effectively, managed to counter the Soviet/Afghan air power. This book also reveals the intrigues and problems that were encountered in operating efficiently in such environments. It also shows a glimpse of working of other intelligence agencies like the CIA and MI-6, their behaviour, manners, and also the intrigues and professional jealousies that go along with such operations. Though the author admits that this is not a historical narration, but he has claimed to have taken all care in narrating only the actual facts. He himself has been a witness to many events that happened during his tenure. This book will be of great interest to military analysts and researchers, as it will be of a lot of interest to common readers also, and to those who are interested in the truth and want to know how and why things happened that way. This book is about normal average persons who remain mostly unknown and unrecognised but are the ones who actually shape the history. These persons are the ones who get no credit if things turn out good but get a lot of blame if it does not.

Stingers

Stingers
Author: Fred Allen
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-08-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578317809

The author presents this book based on his personal experiences in the Vietnam War. His intent is to portray his perspective as an 18-year-old Stinger Gunship Crew Chief/Door Gunner. He wants the reader to experience what it is like to kill dozens of enemy combatants and collateral, non-combatants. How to live with the frequent near-death experiences and the constant high probability of being killed. Endure the frequent loss of fellow soldiers in combat. Witness a young soldier losing all sense of humanity as he transforms into a warrior that thrives on killing. The real life incidents portray a platoon of Huey UH-1C gunships, called the "Stingers" and its elite, motivated crews.As a component of U.S. Army assault helicopter companies, the "guns" protected the Huey "slicks" as they inserted or extracted infantry troops from landing and extraction zones. The gunships regularly conducted "search and kill" missions. They were often scrambled to provide lifesaving protection for infantry units threatened by enemy forces. Gunship crews were among the most lethal pilots, crew chiefs and door gunners in Army aviation. Some gunship crew chiefs had over 400 hundred personal kills.An intense warrior mentality was crucial to mission success and survival. Killing was a way of life in the guns.One of the most decorated and experienced aviation combat units in the Vietnam War was the Stingers' parent, the 116th Assault Helicopter Company, known as the "Hornets".Follow the operational strategy as Army Command reassigns the Hornets from III Corps, near Saigon to Chu Lai in I Corps under the command of the 23rd Infantry Division, known as "Americal".Experience the rapid increase of lethal enemy encounters. Americal imposed severe constraints on the Stingers in the aftermath of the My Lai massacre. The Stingers and slick platoons of the 116th fight on. The young combat veteran becomes "short" with just a few months left in his tour of duty. Americal reassigns the 116th to Quang Tri, one of the most dangerous places in Vietnam. War news headlines are articulated in real-time to frame the author's story.

Stinger

Stinger
Author: Robert McCammon
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 639
Release: 2011-10-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1453231536

The basis for the Peacock TV series Teacup: An extraterrestrial bounty hunter turns a Southern community into its private hunting ground in “the ultimate horror novel” (The Philadelphia Inquirer). The West Texas desert towns of Inferno and Bordertown have been slowly dying. The Snake River isn’t the only thing that divides them. Racism and gang wars have turned the sun-scorched flatlands into a powder keg. If anything can unite them now, it’s the UFO that comes crashing through the clouds. It brings with it a young alien named Daufin, a fugitive who has taken human form. She knows the terror that awaits this planet—because it’s looking for her. Stinger is an alien bounty hunter with an infinite capacity for death and a devious plan to find Daufin. Entombing the region in an inescapable dome, Stinger unleashes a violent fury unknown to humankind. Now, the few remaining survivors must come together to protect Daufin, themselves, and the world beyond. From Robert McCammon, the New York Times–bestselling and Bram Stoker Award–winning author, Stinger is “one of the best suspense novels of recent years” (Science Fiction Chronicle). It has now been adapted into one of the most hotly anticipated horror series on television: Teacup, premiering on Peacock this October.

Star Wars: The Life Day Cookbook

Star Wars: The Life Day Cookbook
Author: Jenn Fujikawa
Publisher: Insight Editions
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2021-11-02
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9781647224776

Celebrate every Star Wars fan’s favorite holiday—Life Day—with this collection of recipes inspired by holiday traditions from the Star Wars galaxy! Prepare a holiday feast with this cookbook inspired by Life Day, the galaxy-wide celebration of family, friendship, and hope. Originating on the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk, Life Day has since spread its message of fellowship and love to every corner of the galaxy, making it the perfect holiday to celebrate with a delicious family meal! • CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH STAR WARS: Whether your family is celebrating Life Day at the Tree of Life, or in the comfort of your home, this Life Day cookbook will be the most scrumptious and festive addition to your Star Wars library! • GREAT FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: This cookbook will teach chefs of any skill level to prepare the galaxy’s most delicious appetizers, main courses, beverages, and desserts. • OVER 40 HOLIDAY RECIPES: Packed with stunning food photography that’s sure to instill a passion for cooking in any Star Wars fan, this Life Day cookbook is the galaxy’s most exciting way to celebrate the holidays. • BUILD YOUR STAR WARS COLLECTION: This holiday cookbook stands alongside fan-favorite Star Wars books including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook, Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection, and Star Wars: The Secrets of the Jedi.

Wars and the World

Wars and the World
Author: Tim Kucharzewski
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 532
Release: 2024-06-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 1036403750

This book offers a descriptive analysis of the Soviet/Russian wars in Afghanistan, Chechnya, and Georgia, as well as an in-depth exploration of the ways in which these wars are framed in the collective consciousness created by global popular culture. Russian and Western modalities of remembrance have been, and remain, engaged in a world war that takes place (not exclusively, but intensively) on the level of popular culture. The action/reaction dynamic, confrontational narratives and othering between the two “camps” never ceased. The Cold War, in many ways and contrary to the views of many others who hoped for the end of history, never really ended.

Instruments of War

Instruments of War
Author: Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 713
Release: 2015-07-28
Genre: History
ISBN:

This highly detailed and well-illustrated single-volume work documents the evolution of warfare across history through weaponry and technological change. In war, the weapons and technologies employed have direct effects on how battles are waged. When new weapons are introduced, they can dramatically alter the outcomes of warfare—and consequently change the course of history itself. This reference work provides a fascinating overview of the major weapon systems and military technologies that have had a major impact on world history. Addressing weapons as crude as the club used by primitive man to the high-tech weapons of today such as unmanned drones, Instruments of War: Weapons and Technologies That Have Changed History offers nearly 270 profusely illustrated entries that examine the key roles played by specific weapons and identify their success and failures. The book begins with an introductory essay that frames the subject matter of the work and discusses the history of weapons as a whole. The text is concise and accessible to general readers without extensive backgrounds in military history yet provides the detailed information necessary to convey the complexity of the evolution of warfare through technological change.

Unholy Wars

Unholy Wars
Author: John K. Cooley
Publisher: Pluto Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2002-06-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780745319179

A classic book on the history of the USA's involvement with Afghanistan