Combat Memoirs

From his early days growing up in Louisville, Kentucky to his status as one of the world's most iconic figures - sporting or otherwise - this fascinating publication explores the life and legacy of 'the people's champion, Muhammad Ali. Through in-depth analysis of his greatest fights and most memorable moments, this biography takes you closer than ever to the three-time world champion and his incomparable achievements.

This book is specifically written for both Pacman fans, boxing enthusiasts, and random individuals who wish to take a closer look at the life of the "People's Champion". A sporting icon, Filipino's pride, and a man with countless abilities - that's how Manny Pacquiao is often described. In the realm of boxing he is known as "Pacman", but in the real world he is recognized as an idol of the mass - a man who had been a figure of hope, determination, and success.

William "Haystacks" Calhoun is an instantly recognizable name to any wrestling fan. A legend in his own time, Haystacks popularized the country-bumpkin wrestler shtick and used his personality to win big both at the box-office and in the hearts of fans. Behind the overalls though, was a man who as a child had an enormous appetite and few prospects until he discovered the sport that would change his life - professional wrestling.

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of boxing superstar Timothy Bradley. If you're reading this, then you must be a fan of Timothy Bradley, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Timothy is considered as one of the greatest boxers of our time, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him fight throughout his career.

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of UFC superstar Junior dos Santos. If you're reading this, then you must be a Junior dos Santos fan, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Junior is considered to be one of the greatest UFC heavyweights in the world, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him fight throughout his young career. This audiobook will reveal to you much about Junior's story and his many accomplishments.

You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of boxing superstar Wladimir Klitschko. If you're listening to this, then you must be a fan of Wladimir Klitschko, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Wladimir is considered as one of the greatest boxers of our time, and it's been an honor to be able to watch him fight throughout his career.

When playwright/novelist David Rabe was a young Vietnam vet, he followed boxing with awed intensity. Men like Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier, and Jerry Quarry took on mythical proportions as they not only endured, but gained fulfillment, even joy in the ring. Now, looking back, Rabe finds that their fates, like his own, have unfolded.

Un audiobook per ogni appassionato di arti marziali. La serie "I grandi dello sport" ti fa rivivere le gesta e la vita dei più grandi campioni nella storia del loro sport: Marco Pantani, il re del ciclismo, Yasuhiro Yamashita, maestro judoka, e Robin Friday, calciatore ribelle dal talento innato. Tra gli atleti più famosi del Giappone spicca sicuramente il nome di Yasuhiro Yamashita, campione indiscusso dell'arte marziale judo in patria e all'estero.

The men who served with in the 1st Infantry Division with F company, 52nd Infantry (LRP), later redesignated as Company I, 75th Infantry (Ranger), engaged in some of the fiercest, bloodiest fighting during the Vietnam War, suffering a greater relative aggregate of casualties that any other LRRP/LRP/ Ranger company. Their base was Lai Khe, within hailing distance of the Vietcong central headquarters, a mile inside Cambodia, with its vast stockpiles of weapons and thousands of transient VC and NVA soldiers. Recondo-qualified Bill Goshen was there.

"Je me prénomme Michel et je suis l'orphelin dont parle cette histoire. Durant la nuit du 26 au 27 mai 1944, j'ai non seulement perdu le père dont j'avais tant besoin pour me construire, mais j'ai aussi perdu ma mère, car une part d'elle-même est morte lorsque mon père s’est éteint. [...] À l'âge de soixante-dix-huit ans, je ne parviens pas à oublier la cruauté et l'injustice de son assassinat. En vérité, pas une minute ne s'écoule sans que mon sang ne bouillonne de colère, car je le sais à présent : rien ne justifiait son meurtre. [...]"