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Rowan is a lifelong enthusiast of American military history, with a particular focus on the men and women who have served on the front lines, rather than the armchair generals. His passion lies in understanding the experiences of those who did the actual fighting, exploring the personal stories of sacrifice, bravery, and hardship that have shaped the nation's history. From the Revolutionary War to modern-day conflicts, Rowan has spent years delving into the lives of soldiers and their contributions, always striving to honor their role in shaping America’s identity.

In addition to his historical interests, Rowan is the proud father of two grown children, a son and a daughter. Fatherhood has been one of his greatest joys, and though his childr ...more

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	Airborne, Italy: Combat, Chaos, and the Men Who Made It Work it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Airborne, North Africa: Inspired by the true story of America’s first combat paratroopers, the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion. 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Armor, Iron Will: A WWII Novel of Tankers, Tin Cans, and the Desert That Tried to Kill Them really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rangers, Italy (Rangers Lead the Way, #2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rangers, Normandy: Before the Beaches: The Road to D-Day 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Armor, Italy: Armor and Endurance in Italy, 1943 (Armor, Iron Will Book 2) 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Pre-Order Announcement: Armor, Book 2 – Sicily

The next chapter of the war is coming.

I’m excited to announce that Armor, Book 2: Sicily is now available for pre-order on Amazon Kindle and Paperback.

This novel continues the story of Staff Sergeant Ricci and his Sherman tank crew after the brutal North African campaign. Tunisia is behind them, but the war is far from over.

In June 1943, the crew is abruptly transferred from the battered ranks of Read more of this blog post »

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