Damien Lewis Książki

W październiku 2002 roku rząd brytyjski odmówił udzielenia azylu czarnoskórej 22-letniej dziewczynie imieniem Mende Nazer - młodej niewolnicy, która odzyskała wolność, uciekając z londyńskiej rezydencji sudańskiego dyplomaty. Kompromitująca decyzja została ostatecznie zmieniona, do czego m.in.przyczyniła się niniejsza książka, napisana przez Mende wspólnie ze znanym dziennikarzem Damienem Lewisem. Zawarta w Niewolnicy wstrząsająca historia niewoli kontrastuje z radosnym obrazem szczęśliwego, pełnego miłości dzieciństwa w tętniącej życiem nubijskiej wiosce. Fakt powstania książki jest tym bardziej niezwykły, że Mende pochodzi z kultury o tradycji mówionej, a nie pisanej, w której rozumienie swojej tożsamości i przeszłości opiera się jedynie na wspomnieniach i umiejętności opowiadania.

Halima Bashir’s story is a remarkable testament to resilience and courage amid the turmoil of war in Darfur. As the first memoir by a woman from this conflict, it chronicles her journey as a member of the Zaghawa tribe in Sudan. Doted on by her father, a cattle herder, and guided by her strong grandmother, Halima received a good education, excelling beyond her peers. Her father’s support enabled her to pursue medicine, and by twenty-four, she became her village’s first doctor. However, her achievements could not shield her from the violence that engulfed her homeland. The Janjaweed Arab militias, often backed by the Sudanese military, began brutal assaults on the Zaghawa people. In 2004, they attacked her village, resulting in the horrific rape of schoolgirls and teachers. As a doctor treating these traumatized victims, Halima found her voice and could no longer remain silent. Her decision to speak out led to dire consequences, but it also illuminated the plight of countless innocent lives lost in what is becoming one of the most devastating genocides of the twenty-first century. This powerful account serves as a global call to action, urging the world to recognize and respond to the ongoing atrocities.

Damien Lewis's new bestseller tells the action-packed, riveting story of the band of mavericks and visionaries who made the SAS. Using hitherto untold stories and new archival sources, Damien Lewis follows one close-knit band of warriors from the SAS foundation through to the Italian landings - chronicling the extraordinary part they played as the tide of the Second World War truly turned in the Allied's favour. This is a narrative of wall-to-wall do-or-die action and daring, chronicling the exploits of some of the most highly-decorated soldiers of the twentieth-century.

The incredible true story of the SAS's mission to liberate Europe, featuring never-before-seen archive material FROM BESTSELLING MILITARY HISTORIAN DAMIEN LEWIS Summer, 1943: the largest invasion fleet ever assembled sailed for Europe, aiming to bulldoze its way onto Nazi shores. At its vanguard went a few hundred elite soldiers, their Royal Navy warship bearing the iconic motto 'Who Dares Wins'. The aim: Led by the legendary SAS commander Blair 'Paddy' Mayne, these war-bitten, piratical raiders were tasked to do the impossible - to bulldoze their way onto the most heavily defended Nazi shores - against all odds, outnumbered fifty-to-one. If they succeeded, it would mark the turning point in the war. If they failed, the consequences were unthinkable. Action-packed and filled with heroic endeavour, SAS Forged in Hell is breath-taking combat writing at its best, in true Damien Lewis style.

The new bestseller from Damien Lewis, the Regiment's de facto historian.

'One of the most extraordinary stories of World War II - a howitzer of a tale that more people should know about' Daily Mail

Sergeant 'Bommer' Grahame, one of the deadliest soldiers on the battlefield is an elite army JTAC (Joint Terminal Attack Controller- pronounced 'jay-tack'). This title tells the story of Bommer Grahame and his five-man Fire Support Team on their tour of Afghanistan.

'One of the most extraordinary stories of World War II . . . an eloquent and welcome tribute to their selfless, sometimes reckless courage - a howitzer of a tale that more people should know about' Daily Mail

"The true account of a German shepherd who was adopted by the Royal Air Force during World War II, joined in flight missions, and survived everything from crash-landings to parachute bailouts--ultimately saving the life of his owner and dearest friend. In the winter of 1939 in the cold snow of no-man's-land, two loners met and began an extraordinary journey that would turn them into lifelong friends. One was an orphaned puppy, abandoned by his owners as they fled Nazi forces. The other was a different kind of lost soul--a Czech airman bound for the Royal Air Force and the country that he would come to call home. Airman Robert Bozdech stumbled across the tiny German shepherd--whom he named Ant--after being shot down on a daring mission over enemy lines. Unable to desert his charge, Robert hid Ant inside his jacket as he escaped. In the months that followed the pair would save each other's lives countless times as they flew together with Bomber Command. And though Ant was eventually grounded due to injury, he refused to abandon his duty, waiting patiently beside the runway for his master's return from every sortie, and refusing food and sleep until they were reunited. By the end of the war Robert and Ant had become British war heroes, and Ant was justly awarded the Dickin Medal, the 'Animal VC'"--Provided by publisher.

This is the incredible true story of the unbreakable bond forged between Treo, the world's most highly decorated dog, and his handler Sgt. Dave Heyhoe, whilst doing the most dangerous job on earth - sniffing out bombs in Afghanistan.

"The first account of the epic mission of 26 secret British elite operators versus 2,000 machine-gun wielding Sierra Leonean rebels during the bloody civil war of 2000, in the crucial battle that finally brought an end to it."--Publisher's description

The new SAS epic from bestselling military historian Damien Lewis

SAS Great Escapes tells the story of seven of the most dramatic and daring escapes executed during WWII by what is arguably the world's most famous military fighting force - the SAS.

December. Most of the world is preparing for Christmas. But a small fanatical group of lethal terrorists are preparing for something very different - the most devastating terror attack the world has ever witnessed. The target. Britain. A cargo ship has been hi-jacked. It is heading for the British coast. But what is the plan? And how many millions of innocent lives will be lost if it cannot be stopped. All leave cancelled, the Special Boat Squadron is sent in to action. For the small, dedicated squadron tasked with dealing with the threat, it will be the most lethal mission of their careers. And the most vital. The Ocean Strike must be stopped - and the SBS must use whatever force is necessary to foil the terror plot. And if necessary they must lay down their own lives. 'Ocean Strike' is a chillingly authentic military thriller that brilliant combines operational detail with a page-turning story. It is perfect for fans of Andy McNab and Chris Ryan. Damien Lewis has spent twenty years reporting from war, disaster and conflict zones around the world. He has written a dozen non-fiction and fiction books, topping best-seller lists worldwide, and is published in some thirty languages. Two of his books are being made into feature films.

Focusing on a pivotal WWII operation, the narrative recounts Operation Colossus, the Allies' first airborne raid, driven by a newfound German radar technology. Amidst Britain's struggles, a young technician persuades Churchill of the dire threat posed by the "Wurzburg Dish," leading to the daring Operation Biting. Under Major John Frost's command, the elite SAS undertakes a high-stakes mission to capture the radar installation, supported by the French Resistance. This gripping tale highlights the bravery and sacrifices of those involved during a critical moment in the war.

The story revolves around a daring heist set against the backdrop of Italy, showcasing the intricacies of planning and executing a high-stakes operation. With a blend of action and suspense, the narrative explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of criminal endeavors. As characters navigate their motivations and the challenges they face, readers are taken on a thrilling journey that highlights both the excitement and the dangers of life on the edge.

The Ultra-Secret Unit That Posed As Nazi StormtroopersThe Most Daring Mission Ever Undertaken

Iraq. January 1991. The opening hours of The Gulf War. Bravo Two Zero: we all know the story thanks to Andy McNab. Deploying on foot, they were fatally compromised, five getting captured, three being killed and only one making a daring getaway.But there was Bravo Three Zero: they deployed with vehicles laden with weaponry and kit, as opposed to carrying all on their backs.They were the only SAS patrol to do so. And when they drove down the Chinook's open ramp, they saw a whole world of possibilities. While there was nowhere to hide, with vehicles they could still hunt for Saddam's SCUDS, and make a run for the border if desperate. Their story has never been told. It opens a new chapter in SAS legend ...

The extraordinary true story of the SAS's bloody rebirth, revealed for the very first time

For three decades one of the most secretive units in the British military has been a mystery force known as X Platoon. Officially there was no X Platoon. The forty men in its elite number were specially selected from across the Armed Forces, at which point they simply ceased to exist. X Platoon had no budget, no weaponry, no vehicles and no kit - apart from what its men could beg, borrow or steal from other military units. For the first time a highly decorated veteran of this specialised force - otherwise known as the Pathfinders - reveals its unique story. Steve Heaney became one of the youngest ever to pass Selection, the gruelling trial of elite forces, and was at the cutting edge of X Platoon operations - serving on anti-narcotics operations in the Central American jungles, on missions hunting war criminals in the Balkans, and being sent to spy on and wage war against the Russians. The first non-officer in the unit's history to be award the Military Cross, Steve Heaney reveals the extraordinary work undertaken by this secret band of brothers.

They were branded as cowards and accused of being the British Special Forces Squadron that ran away from the Iraqis. But nothing could be further from the truth. Ten years on, the story of these sixty men can finally be told. In March 2003 M Squadron – an SBS unit with SAS embeds – was sent 1,000 kilometres behind enemy lines on a true mission impossible, to take the surrender of the 100,000-strong Iraqi Army 5th Corps. From the very start their tasking earned the nickname ‘Operation No Return’. Caught in a ferocious ambush by thousands of die-hard fanatics from Saddam Hussein’s Fedayeen, plus the awesome firepower of the 5th Corps’ heavy armour, and with eight of their vehicles bogged in Iraqi swamps, M Squadron launched a desperate bid to escape, inflicting massive damage on their enemies. Running low on fuel and ammunition, outnumbered, outmanoeuvred and outgunned, the elite operators destroyed sensitive kit and prepared for death or capture as the Iraqis closed their deadly trap. Zero Six Bravo recounts in vivid and compelling detail the most desperate battle fought by British and allied Special Forces trapped behind enemy lines since World War Two. It is a classic account of elite soldiering that ranks with Bravo Two Zero and the very greatest Special Forces missions of our time.

Singer. Actress. Beauty. Spy. The incredible story of Josephine Baker and her Band of Brothers who Risked All for Freedom's Cause

Zoya Phan was born in the remote jungles of Burma, to the Karen ethnic group. For decades the Karen have been under attack from Burma's military junta; Zoya's mother was a guerrilla soldier, her father a freedom activist. She lived in a bamboo hut on stilts by the Moei River; she hunted for edible fungi with her much-loved adopted brother, Say Say. Many Karen are Christian or Buddhist, but Zoya's parents were animist, venerating the spirits of forest, river and moon. Her early years were blissfully removed from the war. At the age of fourteen, however, Zoya's childhood was shattered as the Burmese army attacked. With their house in flames, Zoya and her family fled. So began two terrible years of running from guns, as Zoya joined thousands of refugees hiding in the jungle. Her family scattered, Zoya sought sanctuary across the border in a Thai refugee camp. Conditions in the camp were difficult, and Zoya now had to care for her ailing mother. Zoya, a gifted pupil, was eventually able to escape, first to Bangkok and then, with her enemies still pursuing her, in 2004 she fled to the UK and claimed asylum. The following year, at a 'free Burma' march, she was plucked from the crowd to appear on the BBC, the first of countless interviews with the world's media. She became the face of a nation enslaved, rubbing shoulders with presidents and film stars

1976, war-torn Beirut.An unknown band of armed men blast their way into the Imperial Bank of Beirut. Over the next 48 hours they load up three trucks with gold bullion, and the raiders and the loot disappear forever.But whilst the heist went like clockwork, they are forced to hide the loot and make their getaway. Thirty years later, they are planning their return. . .The only problem is that a powerful and ruthless enemy is hell bent on finding the gold before them. So begins a race against time to get to the gold before the deadly Black Assassins group can catch up with them.

The World's Smallest Dog with the World's Biggest Heart

In the summer of 1944, the SAS were charged with the most crucial D-Day missions, taking on the might of the Nazi Reich deep behind enemy lines. Facing Hitler's armoured legions - his fearsome Panzer divisions - with little more than raw courage and their nimble Willys jeeps, it would take maverick thinking and unconventional warfare in the extreme to survive and overcome. Hunted at every turn, theirs would become a bitter struggle to topple the dark power wielded from Berlin.Increasingly, the war to seize The Fatherland would descend into a bitter and bloody struggle waged between the Nazi Fuhrer, and those he believed hunted him and his most senior commanders - Blair 'Paddy' Mayne's SAS. No greater courage can be written, nor unconventional soldiering envisaged, than that evidenced by these renegade warriors as they dared all to bring the war to its final blood-soaked close.

SAS Hunters is the incredible, hitherto untold story of the most secret chapter in the SAS's history. Officially, the world's most elite special forces unit was dissolved at the end of the Second World War, and not reactivated until the 1950s. In late summer 1994 eighty SAS soldiers parachuted into the French mountains, targeting one of the last great defences of the Reich. Dropped hundreds of kilometres behind enemy lines, they were tasked with wreaking havoc and bloody mayhem, ensuring that Hitler's do-or-die stand would fail.

Delving into the daring operations of the Special Air Service, this account highlights the audacious missions that defined the SAS during D-Day. It explores the innovative tactics and fearless soldiers who undertook perilous assignments behind enemy lines, showcasing their pivotal role in the success of the Allied invasion. Through gripping narratives, the book reveals the challenges faced and the ingenuity displayed by these mavericks, offering a compelling look at a crucial moment in military history.

The new bestseller from Damien Lewis, the Regiment's de facto historian.

British bestselling author Damien Lewis, an award-winning journalist with two decades of experience in war and conflict zones, presents the inspiring story of Judy, an English pointer who may have been the only canine prisoner of war. Serving as a mascot for the World War II Royal Navy Yangtze river gunboats Gnat and Grasshopper, Judy endured bombings and shipwrecks before ending up in Japanese POW camps in North Sumatra. There, alongside locals forced into slave labor, American, Australian, and British POWs were compelled to construct a 1,200-mile railroad through treacherous jungles and mountains, reminiscent of the infamous project depicted in The Bridge on the River Kwai. Amidst this hellish existence, Judy emerged as a regal and beloved figure, scavenging food to sustain starving inmates and providing hope and inspiration to the Allied servicemen. Her remarkable ability to sense danger and her quick thinking saved countless lives. More than just a companion, Judy shared in the men's tragedies and joys, earning her formal recognition as a POW for her extraordinary friendship and protective spirit in the brutal environment of a Japanese prison camp in Indonesia. This heartwarming tale showcases the bond between humans and animals in the face of adversity.

Hrdinka a autorka příběhu Byla jsem otrokyní Mende Nazer po dlouhém úsilí získala politický azyl a britský pas. Konečně je svobodná, přesto nesmírně trpí odloučením od svých blízkých. Podnikne velmi riskantní výpravu do Súdánu, aby se po mnoha letech s africkou rodinou znovu setkala. Jenže oblast není bezpečná a Mende je trnem v oku súdánské vládě, neboť se otevřeně angažuje v boji za dodržování lidských práv v Africe. Její touha dostat se domů je silnější než strach...

Codename: Cobra Gold. Bei einer geheimen Mission im Libanon raubt ein Trupp britischer Elitesoldaten 1979 den gesamten Goldvorrat einer großen Bank in Beirut. Wert: fünfzig Millionen Dollar. Als sie zwanzig Jahre später das Gold holen wollen, das sie damals vor Feinden und Vorgesetzten versteckt haben, merken sie schnell, dass sie nicht die Einzigen sind, die sich dafür interessieren. Offenbar gehörte das Gold einer Terrorgruppe, die nun alles daransetzt, den Schatz wieder in ihren Besitz zu bringen. Für Lieutenant Luke Kilbride und seine Männer geht es um Leben und Tod …

Autobiografie van een jonge Birmese vrouw die behoort tot een minderheid in haar land, de Karen, en die zich vanuit Groot-Brittannië verzet tegen de dictatuur in haar land.

Válka bez pravidel. Vítězství bez slitování. Skutečný příběh Churchillových „tajných válečníků“, kteří změnili pravidla války. V nejtemnějších hodinách druhé světové války, kdy Evropa hořela a britské impérium stálo na pokraji kolapsu, učinil Winston Churchill osudové rozhodnutí: proti nacistické tyranii nasadí muže, kteří nebudou hrát podle pravidel. Zrodila se elitní skupina dobrodruhů, špionů a sabotérů, pro které se vžilo neoficiální, ale výmluvné označení – Ministerstvo nečestného boje. Oceňovaný historik a válečný zpravodaj Damien Lewis otevírá donedávna přísně utajené archivy, aby vyprávěl strhující příběh výjimečných mužů. S filmovou dynamikou splétá kroniku jejich osudů – od prvních šílených misí v hloubi noci až po hluboké pouto bratrstva a kamarádství, které je pojilo v situacích, kde šance na přežití byla mizivá. Stanete se svědky zrodu moderních „black ops“ i osobních tragédií, které tyto operace doprovázely. Tato kniha není jen precizní historickou rekonstrukcí; je to adrenalinové svědectví o odvaze hrstky mužů, kteří se odmítli dívat, jak svět ovládá tyranie. Poznejte hrdiny, kteří se nebáli „nehrát fér“, aby navždy změnili tvář světových dějin.