Harry J. Collins was an American Army general best known for his command of the 42nd Infantry Division (the Rainbow Division), which played a crucial role in blunting the German assault in the Battle of the Bulge and in the liberation of Dachau, and for his benevolent role in the occupation of Austria after the war. General Collins was an outstanding member of a remarkable group of American commanders who helped to win World War II; unlike some of the more flamboyant commanders, he is now largely forgotten. This book presents a biography of General Collins, with particular emphasis on his role in World War II and in the occupation of Austria. It is based on the reminiscences of those who knew him and-uniquely-includes excerpts from the general's own notes that he kept throughout the war, and afterwards when he returned to Austria. Mike Chapman visited the general's widow, Irene, in Salzburg several times, and she gave him the exclusive rights to the material in her husband's diaries.

General Harry J. Collins: The General of the Children

Mike Chapman

Royal Fireworks Publishing

Fighting Back: The Inspirational Story of Bob Steenlage

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An historical novel based on the true life story of Frank Gotch, world heavyweight wrestling champion from 1908 to 1915. Gotch was the number one athlete of his era and as well known then as Michael Jordan is today. This book takes the reader on a nostalgic tour of the United States and professional athletics at the turn of the century and shortly thereafter.

Gotch: An American Hero

Biographies & Memoirs

Culture House Books

An in-depth look at ten of the toughest men in sport...featuring Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, Dan Gable, Rocky Marciano, Jack Dempsey, Dan Hodge, Gene Tunney, Wayne Baughman, Frank Gotch and Bill Wallace. Read how these legendary sports heroes fought their way to the very top of their respective fields. The Toughest Men in Sports provides a probing in-depth look at the mental side of their successes. It enables you to journey with them and learn from them the innermost thoughts and feelings that allowed them to WIN. (This is a reprint of the 1984 edition published by Leisure Press.)

Toughest Men in Sports: Looking for the Mental Edge

Leaders & Notable People

Culture House

"Please Don't Call Me Tarzan" is the story of the fascinating life of Herman Brix/Bruce Bennett --- from the lumber camps of Washington to the Olympic Games to the Hollywood scene of the 1930s, '40s, '50s and '60s. The book takes the reader through Herman's exciting life...and to Guatemala, where he struggles not only to become the screen's eighth Tarzan, but to stay alive in primitive conditions. Herman Brix is considered by many Tarzan fans to be the best film apeman ever, due to the great physical presence and dignity he brought to the role. There are over 90 photos in the book, many of them never seen before by the general public, and behind-the-scenes stories of working with stars like Humphrey Bogart ("Sahara" and "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre"). The book also includes a foreword by Danton Burroughs, the grandson of Tarzan creator Edgar Rice Burroughs. This book "enthusiastialy endorses Brix as the ultimate Tarzan, but also details his subsequent -- and important -- film career as well," says Jack Bender, nationally-known artist who draws the syndicated Alley Oop comic strip. "This makes a really good read, and is supplemented by many rarely-seen photos. The beautiful dust jacket is bound to become a collector's item."

Please Don't Call Me Tarzan

Humor & Entertainment

The amazing true story of Glenn Morris, 1936 Olympic decathlon champion and movie Tarzan. He came from a tiny town in Colorado to become recognized as "the world's greatest athlete." He also played in the NFL and served as a naval officer in World War II and suffered from post traumatic stress disorder. 
Foreword written by Bob Mathias, 1948 and 1952 Olympic decathlon champion and four-term U. S. Congressman.

The Gold and the Glory

Achilles is the pre-eminent hero in all of Greek history and literature. Immortalized by the legendary poet Homer in The Iliad, he is generally recognized as the greatest warrior of antiquity! He was the strongest, fastest and most handsome of the Achaean warriors who fought at Troy. This novel traces his entire life -- from his dipping in the River Styx as a baby by his mother, Thetis, to his childhood on Mount Pelion and his education by the centaur Chiron! The book tells of his epic battles with Hector, Penthesileia (queen of the Amazons) and Memnon (son of the Dawn), as well as his love affair with Polyxena, sister of Hector. It tells of the death of Achilles and how his legend has survived for over 3,000 years.

Achilles

Literature & Fiction

Mythology & Folk Tales

In the little frontier village of New Salem, IL, the young Abe Lincoln faced the local "tough guy" Jack Armstrong in a wrestling match for the ages! Noted wrestling historian Mike Chapman takes you behind the scenes of this incredible moment in American history!

The Sport of Lincoln

In the 1920s, Tom Tyler embarked upon an amazing film career that took him through the golden years of Hollywood. He was a major 'B' cowboy star who also was a national weightlifting champion and serial actor, Playing heroes like the Phantom and Captain Marvel. But after 100-plus films, tragedy struck him down at age 50!

The Tom Tyler Story

The biographies of 34 of the greatest amateur wrestlers in American history, including legendary champions Dan Hodge, Dan Gable, Rulon Gardner, Cael Sanderson, John Smith, Tom Brands, Bruce Baumgartner, Doug Blubaugh, Ed &amp; Lou Banach, Steve Frasier, Ben &amp; John Peterson and many more. Many great photos.

Legends of the Mat

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