INK & CINEMA JOURNAL

Doug Zembiec: The Lion of Fallujah (Book Excerpt)

Marine Sgt. Maj. William S. Skiles reflects upon his time serving with Major Douglas Zembiec, known as "The Lion of Fallujah" for his heroic actions commanding Echo Co, 2/1 Marines.

The Second Battle of Fallujah (Curated Book List & Notes)

The incursion into the city of Fallujah in November 2004 was one of the deadliest battles of the Iraq War.

Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War (Book Notes)

An outstanding and compelling account of one of the most intense military engagements of the late 20th century, the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993.

Black Hawk Down (Script)

Download and read the 2001 action/war feature film script.

American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. History (Book Notes)

A poignant & thought-provoking memoir that provides a firsthand account of the experiences & challenges faced by a Navy SEAL sniper during his deployments in Iraq.

American Sniper (Script)

Download and read the 2014 action/war feature film script.

The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama Bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior (Book Notes)

A riveting and revealing memoir that offers a rare look inside the mind and life of a Navy SEAL, and gripping narrative of the operation to capture or kill Osama Bin Laden.

Zero Dark Thirty (Script)

Download and read the 2012 political-thriller war/drama feature film script.

Echo Among Warriors: Close Combat in the Jungle of Vietnam (Book Notes)

A fictionalized account that reads like a true story, Echo Among Warriors weaves a realistic narrative of what it was like to be a Marine in Vietnam.

Full Metal Jacket (Script)

Download and read the 1987 war feature film script.

Chasing the Light: Writing, Directing, and Surviving Platoon, Midnight Express, Scarface, Salvador, and the Movie Game - Oliver Stone (Book Notes)

A gripping memoir that illuminates the early life and career of one of Hollywood’s most controversial and visionary filmmakers.

Platoon (Script)

Download and read the 1986 action/war drama script.

Outlander (Book Notes)

A spellbinding and sweeping tale that transports readers on an unforgettable journey through time.

Outlander (Script)

Download and read the 2014 historical romance/war/drama time-travel series scripts.

Winslow Homer (Curated Book List & Civil War Paintings)

Winslow Homer, known for his exceptional maritime art, also captured the American Civil War in paintings and sketches.

Captured Freedom: The Epic True Civil War Story of Union POW Officers Escaping from a Southern Prison (Book Notes)

Captured Freedom is the story of a group of Civil War Union officers who were prisoners-of-war of the Confederate army. 

Ringed by Fire: U.S. Marines and the Siege of Khe Sanh - 21 January to 9 July 1968 (Free Download - PDF Book)

In early 1968, roughly 6,000 Marines defending the Khe Sanh Combat Base in Vietnam were encircled and besieged by three North Vietnamese Army regiments of about 20,000 troops.  

Death in the Imperial City: U.S. Marines in the Battle for Hue - 31 January to 2 March 1968 (Free Download - PDF Book)

The battle for Hue City stands as an example of urban warfare and how the U.S. military was able to secure victory in the face of severe odds. 

Tears in the Darkness: The Story of the Bataan Death March and Its Aftermath (Book Notes)

The Bataan Death March was a brutal forced march of approximately 75,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war (POWs) by Japanese forces during World War II.

Among Heroes: A Marine Corps Rifle Company on Peleliu (Free Download - PDF Book)

Few Americans know of the battle of Peleliu during WWII. It became the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history given the number of casualties compared to the number of troops involved.

Valley of the Shadow: An Account of American POWs of the Japanese (Book Notes)

It can often take a long time, often too long, for a son to recognize the value of his father, in his own life and that of the society he defended. 

Commandos: Set Europe Ablaze (Book Notes)

Commandos tells the story of two U.S. Marines who are sent to fight alongside Britain's elite commando forces during World War II.

Washington & His Comrades in Arms: Washington at Valley Forge (Book Excerpt)

During the winter of 1777-1778, under the leadership of General George Washington, the Continental Army camped at Valley Forge in brutal conditions.

Ethan Allen & The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga: America's First Victory (Book Notes)

The first offensive victory for American forces in the War of Independence occurred on May 10, 1775.

The United States Army and the Making of America: From Confederation to Empire, 1775-1903 (Book Notes)

The first U.S. Army force was established during the War of Independence as the Continental Army.