{"title":"David Philipps","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by David Philipps, a meticulous and renowned journalist and author specialising in history and military studies. His writing is characterised by a deep commitment to uncovering complex truths and delivering them with clarity and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Philipps is celebrated for his ability to navigate the intricate ecosystems of military life and policy, bringing to light stories that resonate on both professional and personal levels. His acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eAlpha\u003c\/em\u003e, is a compelling deep dive into the moral and ethical challenges faced by modern military forces, showcasing his talent for thorough investigation and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Philipps has been recognised for his exceptional reporting and literary prowess, earning accolades that highlight his dedication to unveiling hidden narratives and presenting them to a broad readership. Each of his works serves not just as literature, but as a conduit for understanding the nuanced realities of military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore David Philipps' books in our collection to gain a deeper appreciation of the significant historical and military issues that have shaped our world. Whether you're a history enthusiast or new to military literature, Philipps' accessible writing style and insightful analyses provide an enriching reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alpha-by-david-philipps-9781922310446","title":"Alpha","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter uncovers the story of the shocking rise and fall of a decorated Navy SEAL accused of war crimes, the fellow SEALs who turned him in, and the court-martial that captivated the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter nearly twenty years of military service, Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, who was admiringly described by those who served with him as 'aggressive', had risen in the elite command teams to the rank of chief petty officer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut one bright May morning in 2017, Gallagher's trademark aggression culminated in the death of an unnamed ISIS fighter. Several men in Alpha platoon swore they saw their platoon chief murder the captive in cold blood that morning. Others said they saw no such thing. The revelations that followed when his fellow SEALs turned him in would result in a court-martial that divided his platoon, then the SEALs, the Navy, the Pentagon, the White House, and ultimately the American public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a story about a commando who was inspired to serve his nation, who became addicted to combat, and whose need to prove himself among his peers pushed him to extremes - and about the handful of SEALs who decided that upholding their moral code was more important than perpetuating an insider's code of silence. But it is also a starkly modern story - one that reveals how pop culture and social media shaped who the sailor was and how he acted, and how the persona he created ultimately found an ally in America's first reality-television president, Donald Trump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a book to make your blood boil. Expertly reported and written, \u003c\/em\u003eAlpha\u003cem\u003e details a truly shameful national episode, and stands as a powerful corrective for those who mistake cruelty for toughness and equate war with murder.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n-Mark Bowden, New York Times bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eBlack Hawk Down\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHue 1968\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA dogged researcher and gifted writer, Philipps turns the story of Gallagher's rise, his alleged war crimes and the botched Navy prosecution into an infuriating, fast-paced thriller.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n-The Washington Post\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times reporter Philipps presents an enthralling, blow-by-blow account of the 2019 court-martial of US Navy SEAL platoon chief Eddie Gallagher for stabbing a wounded ISIS prisoner to death ... This is the definitive portrait of a saga that exposed deep fault lines within an elite fighting force.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n-Publishers Weekly, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46337741684972,"sku":"9781922310446","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11515583482872.jpg?v=1743717265"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/david-philipps.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}